Clonidine restores vascular endothelial growth factor expression and improves tissue repair following severe trauma - 15/09/17
, Andrew J. Thomson b , Kolenkode B. Kannan a , Ines G. Alamo a , Jessica K. Millar b , Jessica M. Plazas c , Elizabeth E. Whitley d , Philip A. Efron a , Alicia M. Mohr a, ⁎ Abstract |
Background |
We hypothesized that clonidine and propranolol would increase VEGF and VEGF-receptor expression and promote lung healing following severe trauma and chronic stress.
Methods |
Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to lung contusion (LC), lung contusion/hemorrhagic shock (LCHS), or lung contusion/hemorrhagic shock/daily restraint stress (LCHS/CS). Clonidine and propranolol were administered daily. On day seven, lung VEGF, VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2, and HMGB1 were assessed by PCR. Lung injury was assessed by light microscopy (*p < 0.05).
Results |
Clonidine increased VEGF expression following LCHS (43%*) and LCHS/CS (46%*). Clonidine increased VEGFR-1 and R-2 expression following LCHS/CS (203%* and 47%*, respectively). Clonidine decreased HMGB1 and TNF-alpha expression following LCHS/CS (22%* and 58%*, respectively.) Clonidine decreased inflammatory cell infiltration and total Lung Injury Score following LCHS/CS. Propranolol minimally affected VEGF and did not improve lung healing.
Conclusions |
Clonidine increased VEGF and VEGF-receptor expression, decreased HMGB1 expression, decreased lung inflammation, and improved lung tissue repair.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Vascular endothelial growth factor, Trauma, Stress, Lung contusion, Tissue repair
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Vol 214 - N° 4
P. 610-615 - octobre 2017 Retour au numéro
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