THE Dpnwincn Interaction of atherogenic lipids with vascular cells plays a critical role in the formation and progression of atherosclerotic lesions. The goal of this project is to define the mechanisms by which CD36, a scavenger receptor for specific forms of oxidized phospholipid, mediates pro-atherogenic and pro-inflammatory responses. Recent studies suggest that scavenger receptor function in the vessel wall may be much more complex than simply serving as a conduit for uptake of atherogenic LDL particles and that intracellular signals triggered by the interaction of oxidized lipids with macrophage CD36 may induce responses that contribute to lesion development and plaque instability. New data obtained during the previous grant period shows that CD36-mediated signals led to activation of MAP kinases JNK-1 and -2. Given the central role of JNK in mediating pro-inflammatory responses and new studies linking pathogenesis of diabetes and insulin resistance to JNK activation, we propose that a CD36-dependent signaling pathway induced by the interaction of specific oxidized phospholipids with macrophages and adipocytes contributes to atherosclerosis and provides a mechanistic connection among atherosclerosis, inflammation, and insulin resistance. To explore this hypothesis, we will take advantage of unique reagents and expertise available through this new Program Project, including well characterized oxidized phospholipids that function as specific CD36 ligands, multiple cd36 null mouse strains, and technologies to transduce primary monocytes with cDNA and RNAi constructs. The 1st aim will define the role of specific oxidized lipid ligands in activating macrophage CD36, identify the molecular elements of the CD36 signaling pathway in macrophages, characterize the intracellular signaling pathways induced by CD36, and define the mechanisms by which CD36 cross talks with other vascular cell receptor signaling pathways, focusing on receptors of the innate immune system and insulin receptor. The 2nd aim will define mechanisms by which CD36 signals regulate specific macrophage functions;e.g. lipoprotein and apoptotic cell uptake, modulation of the inflammatory response, and cell migration.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Program Projects (P01)
Project #
5P01HL087018-04
Application #
8101057
Study Section
Heart, Lung, and Blood Initial Review Group (HLBP)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2010-05-01
Budget End
2011-04-30
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2010
Total Cost
$392,065
Indirect Cost
Name
Cleveland Clinic Lerner
Department
Type
DUNS #
135781701
City
Cleveland
State
OH
Country
United States
Zip Code
44195
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