Predominant role of endothelial nitric oxide synthase in vascular endothelial growth factor-induced angiogenesis and vascular permeability
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Fukumura, Dai
Gohongi, Takeshi
Kadambi, Ananth
Izumi, Yotaro
Ang, Jennifer
Yun, Chae-Ok
Buerk, Donald G.
Huang, Paul L.
Jain, Rakesh K.
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Fukumura, D., T. Gohongi, A. Kadambi, Y. Izumi, J. Ang, C.-O. Yun, D. G. Buerk, P. L. Huang, and R. K. Jain. 2001. “Predominant Role of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase in Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-Induced Angiogenesis and Vascular Permeability.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 98 (5): 2604–9. doi:10.1073/pnas.041359198.Abstract
Nitric oxide (NO) plays a critical role in vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-induced angiogenesis and vascular hyperpermeability, However, the relative contribution of different NO synthase (NOS) isoforms to these processes is not known. Here, we evaluated the relative contributions of endothelial and inducible NOS (eNOS and iNOS, respectively) to angiogenesis and permeability of VEGF-induced angiogenic vessels. The contribution of eNOS was assessed by using an eNOS-deficient mouse, and iNOS contribution was assessed by using a selective inhibitor [L-N-6-(1-iminoethyl) lysine, L-NIL] and an iNOS-deficient mouse. Angiogenesis was induced by VEGF in type I collagen gels placed in the mouse cranial window. Angiogenesis, vessel diameter, blood flow rate, and vascular permeability were proportional to NO levels measured with microelectrodes: Wild-type (WT) greater than or equal to WT with L-NIL or iNOS(-/-) > eNOS(-/-) greater than or equal to eNOS(-/-) with L-NIL. The role of NOS in VEGF-induced acute vascular permeability increase in quiescent vessels also was determined by using eNOS- and iNOS-deficient mice. VEGF superfusion significantly increased permeability in both WT and iNOS-/- mice but not in eNOS(-/-) mice. These findings suggest that eNOS plays a predominant role in VEGF-induced angiogenesis and vascular permeability. Thus, selective modulation of eNOS activity is a promising strategy for altering angiogenesis and vascular permeability in vivo.Terms of Use
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