Canonical TRP channels (TRPC) form store- and receptor-operated Ca2+-permeable channels in the plasma membrane of vascular smooth muscle cells. TRPCs have been implicated in regulating vascular tone and smooth muscle cell proliferation. This proposal will define the molecular roles of TRPC channels during coronary artery remodeling associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS). MetS is characterized by central obesity, elevated plasma cholesterol and fasting glucose, hypertension, insulin resistance, and atherosclerosis. The prevalence of MetS among adults in the USA is 24%. In this research program, we will utilize the MetS Ossabaw pig model that exhibits all of the characteristics of MetS, including the overactive renin-angiotensin- aldosterone system (RAAS). We demonstrated that the expression levels of TRPC1 and TRPC6 channels are markedly elevated in MetS Ossabaw pig coronary arteries exhibiting atherosclerosis and hypercontractility. Consistently, freshly isolated MetS coronary artery smooth muscle cells had elevated store-/receptor-operated Ca2+ influx and large store-/receptor-operated TRPC-like currents. Since angiotensin II and aldosterone are positive regulators of TRPC expression, we hypothesize that, in MetS, the overactive RAAS upregulates TRPC1 and TRPC6 expression, which drives increased coronary smooth muscle cell proliferation and coronary artery hypercontractility. The following Specific Aims will be pursued: 1) To determine how the molecular expression of TRPCs is altered during the MetS-associated remodeling of coronary artery smooth muscle cells;2) To define the contribution of TRPCs to endogenous store- and receptor-activated Ca2+ influx/currents in control and MetS coronary artery smooth muscle cells;3) To determine whether the functional expression of endogenous TRPC channels is directly regulated by RAAS components, angiotensin II and Aldo, in coronary artery smooth muscle cells;4) To determine whether the in vivo, coronary artery targeted down- regulation of TRPCs slows atheroma progression and decreases coronary artery hypercontractility in MetS pigs. During this research program, we will use molecular biological, biochemical, electrophysiological, and fluorescence imaging approaches as well as intravascular ultrasound, isometric tension and coronary artery ring lumen area measurements. Additionally, a coronary artery targeted delivery approach will be employed to deploy shRNAs and cDNA constructs into the coronary artery wall in vivo. Importantly, we will determine the distinct roles of TRPC1 and TRPC6 during MetS-associated NATIVE atherosclerosis progression.

Public Health Relevance

The results of this study will determine the molecular mechanisms involved in regulating TRPC channel expression in atherosclerotic MetS coronary arteries and define the channel's role in MetS-associated coronary dysfunctions.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01HL115140-02
Application #
8486488
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-VH-B (02))
Program Officer
Ershow, Abby
Project Start
2012-07-01
Project End
2017-05-31
Budget Start
2013-06-01
Budget End
2014-05-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2013
Total Cost
$508,906
Indirect Cost
$182,684
Name
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
Department
Physiology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
603007902
City
Indianapolis
State
IN
Country
United States
Zip Code
46202
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