TY - JOUR
T1 - Angiotensin II induces superoxide anion production by mesangial cells
AU - Jaimes, E. A.
AU - Galceran, J. M.
AU - Raij, L.
N1 - Funding Information:
This work was supported by research funds from the Veterans Affairs Administration and was presented in part in abstract form at the 1996 American Society of Nephrology meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Galceran is a recipient of a postdoctoral grant from la Fundación “La Caixa,” Barcelona, Spain. We thank Barb Devereaux and Betty Mart for secretarial assistance. We are grateful for the critical reading and helpful suggestions provided by Mark S. Paller, M.D.
PY - 1998
Y1 - 1998
N2 - Background. The recognized role of angiotensin II (Ang II) in the pathogenesis of the progression of renal disease cannot be solely attributed to Ang II's hemodynamic effects. Indeed, growth stimulating signals driven by Ang II promote mesangial cell (MC) hypertrophy and extracellular matrix production, prominent features of progressive glomerular injury. Superoxide anion (O2-) avidly interacts with nitric oxide, an endogenous vasodilator that inhibits growth factor stimulated MC growth and matrix production. In addition, O2- acting as an intracellular signal is linked to growth related responses such as activation of mitogen activated protein (MAP) kinases. The studies reported herein were designed to investigate: (a) whether Ang II induces MC O2- production and (b) if increased O2- production elicits growth responses in MC. Methods. MC were exposed to Ang II for 24 or 48 hours. In some experiments, in addition to Ang II, MC were exposed to: diphenylenieodonium (DPI), an inhibitor of the flavin containing NADH/NADPH oxidase; losartan (LOS), an Ang II type 1 (AT1) receptor blocker; PD 98059, a MAP kinases inhibitor; the protein kinase C inhibitors Calphostin C or H-7; and the tyrosine kinase inhibitors, herbymycin A or genistein. Results. Ang II (10-5 M to 10-8 M) dose dependently increased MC O2- production up to 125% above control (ED 50 5 x 10-7 M). LOS as well as DPI, and the PKC inhibitors blocked Ang II stimulated MC O2- production. Ang II dose dependently increased MC 3H-leucine incorporation, and MC protein content, two markers of MC hypertrophy, as well as 3H-thymidine incorporation, a marker of MC hyperplasia. PD98059, a specific inhibitor of MAP kinases prevented Ang II induced MC hypertrophy. Moreover, LOS, DPI, and the PKC inhibitors each independently inhibited MC 3H-leucine incorporation, thereby establishing the specificity of Ang II induced O2- in driving MC hypertrophy. Conclusions. The current studies demonstrate a previously unrecognized link between Ang II and MC O2- production that may participate in the pathophysiology of progressive renal disease by concomitantly affecting the hemodynamics of the glomerular microcirculation as well as growth related responses of MC to injury.
AB - Background. The recognized role of angiotensin II (Ang II) in the pathogenesis of the progression of renal disease cannot be solely attributed to Ang II's hemodynamic effects. Indeed, growth stimulating signals driven by Ang II promote mesangial cell (MC) hypertrophy and extracellular matrix production, prominent features of progressive glomerular injury. Superoxide anion (O2-) avidly interacts with nitric oxide, an endogenous vasodilator that inhibits growth factor stimulated MC growth and matrix production. In addition, O2- acting as an intracellular signal is linked to growth related responses such as activation of mitogen activated protein (MAP) kinases. The studies reported herein were designed to investigate: (a) whether Ang II induces MC O2- production and (b) if increased O2- production elicits growth responses in MC. Methods. MC were exposed to Ang II for 24 or 48 hours. In some experiments, in addition to Ang II, MC were exposed to: diphenylenieodonium (DPI), an inhibitor of the flavin containing NADH/NADPH oxidase; losartan (LOS), an Ang II type 1 (AT1) receptor blocker; PD 98059, a MAP kinases inhibitor; the protein kinase C inhibitors Calphostin C or H-7; and the tyrosine kinase inhibitors, herbymycin A or genistein. Results. Ang II (10-5 M to 10-8 M) dose dependently increased MC O2- production up to 125% above control (ED 50 5 x 10-7 M). LOS as well as DPI, and the PKC inhibitors blocked Ang II stimulated MC O2- production. Ang II dose dependently increased MC 3H-leucine incorporation, and MC protein content, two markers of MC hypertrophy, as well as 3H-thymidine incorporation, a marker of MC hyperplasia. PD98059, a specific inhibitor of MAP kinases prevented Ang II induced MC hypertrophy. Moreover, LOS, DPI, and the PKC inhibitors each independently inhibited MC 3H-leucine incorporation, thereby establishing the specificity of Ang II induced O2- in driving MC hypertrophy. Conclusions. The current studies demonstrate a previously unrecognized link between Ang II and MC O2- production that may participate in the pathophysiology of progressive renal disease by concomitantly affecting the hemodynamics of the glomerular microcirculation as well as growth related responses of MC to injury.
KW - Angiotensin II
KW - Hyperplasia
KW - Hypertrophy
KW - Mesangium
KW - NADPH oxidase
KW - Nitric oxide
KW - Superoxide
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U2 - 10.1046/j.1523-1755.1998.00068.x
DO - 10.1046/j.1523-1755.1998.00068.x
M3 - Article
C2 - 9734602
AN - SCOPUS:0031708389
VL - 54
SP - 775
EP - 784
JO - Kidney International
JF - Kidney International
SN - 0085-2538
IS - 3
ER -