Hypertension is accompanied by an increased content of plasma fibrinogen (Fg). We reported that binding of Fg to the arterial wall causes vasoconstriction, which is mediated by intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1). In addition, blockade of the endothelin type A receptors attenuated Fg-induced vasoconstriction. In our preliminary studies, endothelial binding of Fg enhanced production of endothelin-1 (ET-1). Furthermore, Fg binding to endothelial cells (ECs) resulted in phosphorylation of extracellular signal regulated kinase (ERK). Activation of ICAM-1 and another Fg endothelial receptor, alpha5beta1 integrin, leads to phosphorylation of ERK and c-Jun-NH2-terminal kinase (JNK). Fg-induced vasoconstriction is increased during hypertension, and regulated production of ET-1 results from exocytosis of Weibel-Palade bodies (WPb). We hypothesize that during hypertension, increased Fg binding to endothelial ICAM-1 (and possibly alpha5beta1) induces enhanced exocytosis of WPbs through ERK (and possibly JNK) signaling and results in increased production of ET-1 leading to enhanced vasoconstriction. Based on our finding that Fg binding to ECs changes EC proteome which may be associated with WPb exocytosis, we will determine if these Fg-induced cellular changes are associated with ET-1 release, and therefore with vasoconstriction.
The specific aims of the proposed study are: 1) To evaluate Fg binding to ICAM-1, the resultant production of ET-1, and subsequent vasoconstriction during hypertension;2) To determine the signaling pathway (ERK- and/or JNK-involved) for Fg-induced ET-1 production and the elevated vasoconstriction during hypertension;and 3) To determine the functional role of EC proteins altered by Fg binding in Fg-induced exocytosis of WPbs during hypertension. Hypertension-induced enhanced Fg binding to endothelial ICAM-1 (and alpha5beta1), the role of ERK (and JNK) signaling and the role of proteins altered by Fg binding to ECs in increased exocytosis of WPbs and production of ET-1, which causes enhanced vasoconstriction, will be determined. Genetic (SHR) and non-genetic (DOCA-salt) rat hypertension models will be studied at early and established stages of hypertension to identify changes associated with the development and maintenance of hypertension. This study will delineate mechanisms of Fg-regulated production of ET-1 and the resultant increased vasoconstriction that exacerbates microcirculatory complications during hypertension.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01HL080394-03
Application #
7575795
Study Section
Hypertension and Microcirculation Study Section (HM)
Program Officer
Thrasher, Terry N
Project Start
2007-03-01
Project End
2012-02-28
Budget Start
2009-03-01
Budget End
2010-02-28
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$370,000
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Louisville
Department
Physiology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
057588857
City
Louisville
State
KY
Country
United States
Zip Code
40292
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