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Relation between active and passive biomechanics of small mesenteric arteries during remodeling.
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Journal of biomechanics [J Biomech] 2013 May 31; Vol. 46 (8), pp. 1420-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Apr 06. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Small artery remodeling involves matrix reorganization, but may also encompass changed smooth muscle cell biomechanical properties. Here we study the temporal relationship between such contractile plasticity and matrix remodeling in small rat mesenteric arteries subjected to 1 or 3 days of altered flow or acute interventions on matrix structure; cross-linking by transglutaminase and matrix digestion by elastase. Diameter-tension relations were made in the passive state and upon full activation (125 mM K+ and 10⁻⁵ M norepinephrine). In low flow (LF), inward matrix remodeling occurred after 1 day, when the distended diameter at full dilation (D₁₀₀) was reduced from 351±15μm to 299±14μm (SEM, n=8, p<0.05). The optimal diameter for force development (D(opt)) was reduced after 3 days, from 291±10μm to 247±5μm (LF, p<0.05). As a result, a mismatch of D(opt)/D₁₀₀ existed after 1 day of LF, which normalized after 3 days. Dynamics of contraction were studied following quick isometric release by 0.2∙D₁₀₀; tension recovery was faster in anatomically smaller vessels following normal flow. This association was partly lost after 1 day of LF, while after 3 days the vessels became not only smaller but also faster, re-establishing this association. High flow vessels demonstrated similar contractile plasticity. Active diameter-tension relations at low distension did not change following transglutaminase or elastase. However, at high distension, any alteration in passive tension coincided with an opposite change in active tension. These data demonstrate an intrinsic interaction between passive and active biomechanics that occurs instantaneously during matrix remodeling at high distensions while contractile plasticity lags matrix remodeling after flow interventions.<br /> (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- Animals
Biomechanical Phenomena
Cross-Linking Reagents pharmacology
Male
Mesenteric Arteries drug effects
Muscle Contraction physiology
Muscle, Smooth, Vascular physiology
Pancreatic Elastase pharmacology
Rats
Rats, Wistar
Regional Blood Flow
Transglutaminases pharmacology
Vascular Resistance physiology
Vasoconstriction physiology
Mesenteric Arteries physiology
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1873-2380
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of biomechanics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23566877
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.03.010