Despite current therapeutic strategies to restore blood flow to the ischemic myocardium and limit infarct size, adverse left ventricular (LV) remodeling that progresses to congestive heart failure (CHF) remains a significant complication following myocardial infarction (MI). The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a key component in the remodeling process following an MI, and increases in collagen occur in the infarct area to replace necrotic myocytes and form a scar. The macrophage is a chronic inflammatory cell that mediates LV remodeling during the healing phase post-Ml. Macrophages are key producers of and reactors to matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), a family of enzymes that regulate matrix turnover during this remodeling process. Several laboratories have demonstrated MMP participation in remodeling events, and inhibition or the targeted deletion of specific MMPs (particularly MMP-9) have beneficial effects following MI. Thus, an understanding of how macrophages and macrophage-derived MMPs -7 and -9 regulate the matrix-mediated healing process in response to an MI will provide insight into the mechanisms of LV remodeling. In addition, the growing concept of non-matrix regulated MMP proteolysis illustrates that primary MMP functions may be matrix-independent.
In Specific Aim 1, we will study the role(s) of macrophages in early LV remodeling using mice with a targeted deletion of monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1).
This aim will expand on preliminary work demonstrating a critical role for the macrophage in infarct remodeling.
Specific Aim 2 will examine the functional role of macrophage-specific overexpression of MMP-7 and MMP-9 on macrophage functions and remodeling events. Finally, in Specific Aim 3, we will use the emerging technology of proteomics to identify novel non-matrix MMP substrates in the macrophage that may play a role in LV remodeling. ? ?

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01HL075360-02
Application #
6910680
Study Section
Cardiac Contractility, Hypertrophy, and Failure Study Section (CCHF)
Program Officer
Massicot-Fisher, Judith
Project Start
2004-07-01
Project End
2005-07-31
Budget Start
2005-07-01
Budget End
2005-07-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2005
Total Cost
$24,724
Indirect Cost
Name
Medical University of South Carolina
Department
Surgery
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
183710748
City
Charleston
State
SC
Country
United States
Zip Code
29425
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