Article: Propofol depresses angiotensin II-induced cell proliferation in rat cardiac fibroblasts
| Title | Propofol depresses angiotensin II-induced cell proliferation in rat cardiac fibroblasts |
|---|---|
| Authors | Cheng, TH5 Leung, YM2 Cheung, CW1 Chen, CH6 Chen, YL4 Wong, KL3 |
| Issue Date | 2010 |
| Publisher | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.anesthesiology.org |
| Citation | Anesthesiology, 2010, v. 112 n. 1, p. 108-118 [How to Cite?] DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000365960.74268.21 |
| Abstract | Background: Propofol may have beneficial effects on the prevention of angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced cardiac fibroblast proliferation via its antioxidative properties. The authors hypothesized that propofol may alter Ang II-induced cell proliferation and aimed to identify the putative underlying signaling pathways in rat cardiac fibroblasts. Methods: Cultured rat cardiac fibroblasts were pretreated with propofol then stimulated with Ang II; cell proliferation and endothelin-1 gene expression were examined. The effect of propofol on Ang II-induced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate-oxidase activity, reactive oxygen species formation, extracellular signal-regulated kinase phosphorylation, and activator protein 1-mediated reporter activity were also examined. The effect of propofol on nitric oxide production and protein kinase B and endothelial nitric oxide synthase phosphorylations were also tested to elucidate the intracellular mechanism of propofol in proliferation. Results: Ang II (100 nm) increased cell proliferation and endothelin-1 expression, which were partially inhibited by propofol (10 or 30 μm). Propofol also inhibited Ang II-increased nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate-oxidase activity, reactive oxygen species formation, extracellular signal-regulated kinase phosphorylation, and activator protein 1-mediated reporter activity. Propofol was also found to increase nitric oxide generation and protein kinase B and nitric oxide synthase phosphorylations. Nitric oxide synthase inhibitor (N-nitro-l-arginine methylester) and the short interfering RNA transfection for protein kinase B or endothelial nitric oxide synthase markedly attenuated the inhibitory effect of propofol on Ang II-induced cell proliferation. Conclusions: The authors' Results suggest that propofol prevents cardiac fibroblast proliferation by interfering with the generation of reactive oxygen species and involves the activation of the protein kinase B-endothelial nitric oxide synthase-nitric oxide pathway. © 2010 American Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc. |
| ISSN | 0003-3022 2011 Impact Factor: 5.359 2011 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.266 |
| DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000365960.74268.21 |
| ISI Accession Number ID | WOS:000273314200018 |
| References | References in Scopus |
| dc.contributor.author | Cheng, TH |
|---|---|
| dc.contributor.author | Leung, YM |
| dc.contributor.author | Cheung, CW |
| dc.contributor.author | Chen, CH |
| dc.contributor.author | Chen, YL |
| dc.contributor.author | Wong, KL |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2010-10-31T10:36:02Z |
| dc.date.available | 2010-10-31T10:36:02Z |
| dc.date.issued | 2010 |
| dc.description.abstract | Background: Propofol may have beneficial effects on the prevention of angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced cardiac fibroblast proliferation via its antioxidative properties. The authors hypothesized that propofol may alter Ang II-induced cell proliferation and aimed to identify the putative underlying signaling pathways in rat cardiac fibroblasts. Methods: Cultured rat cardiac fibroblasts were pretreated with propofol then stimulated with Ang II; cell proliferation and endothelin-1 gene expression were examined. The effect of propofol on Ang II-induced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate-oxidase activity, reactive oxygen species formation, extracellular signal-regulated kinase phosphorylation, and activator protein 1-mediated reporter activity were also examined. The effect of propofol on nitric oxide production and protein kinase B and endothelial nitric oxide synthase phosphorylations were also tested to elucidate the intracellular mechanism of propofol in proliferation. Results: Ang II (100 nm) increased cell proliferation and endothelin-1 expression, which were partially inhibited by propofol (10 or 30 μm). Propofol also inhibited Ang II-increased nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate-oxidase activity, reactive oxygen species formation, extracellular signal-regulated kinase phosphorylation, and activator protein 1-mediated reporter activity. Propofol was also found to increase nitric oxide generation and protein kinase B and nitric oxide synthase phosphorylations. Nitric oxide synthase inhibitor (N-nitro-l-arginine methylester) and the short interfering RNA transfection for protein kinase B or endothelial nitric oxide synthase markedly attenuated the inhibitory effect of propofol on Ang II-induced cell proliferation. Conclusions: The authors' Results suggest that propofol prevents cardiac fibroblast proliferation by interfering with the generation of reactive oxygen species and involves the activation of the protein kinase B-endothelial nitric oxide synthase-nitric oxide pathway. © 2010 American Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc. |
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| dc.identifier.citation | Anesthesiology, 2010, v. 112 n. 1, p. 108-118 [How to Cite?] DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000365960.74268.21 |
| dc.identifier.doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.anes.0000365960.74268.21 |
| dc.identifier.epage | 118 |
| dc.identifier.hkuros | 175552 |
| dc.identifier.isi | WOS:000273314200018 |
| dc.identifier.issn | 0003-3022 2011 Impact Factor: 5.359 2011 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.266 |
| dc.identifier.issue | 1 |
| dc.identifier.openurl | ![]() |
| dc.identifier.pmid | 20032702 |
| dc.identifier.scopus | eid_2-s2.0-74049119721 |
| dc.identifier.spage | 108 |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/124468 |
| dc.identifier.volume | 112 |
| dc.language | eng |
| dc.publisher | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.anesthesiology.org |
| dc.publisher.place | United States |
| dc.relation.ispartof | Anesthesiology |
| dc.relation.references | References in Scopus |
| dc.subject.mesh | Anesthetics, Intravenous - pharmacology |
| dc.subject.mesh | Angiotensin II - antagonists & inhibitors - pharmacology |
| dc.subject.mesh | Animals |
| dc.subject.mesh | Antimetabolites - diagnostic use |
| dc.subject.mesh | Blotting, Northern |
| dc.subject.mesh | Blotting, Western |
| dc.subject.mesh | Bromodeoxyuridine - diagnostic use |
| dc.subject.mesh | Cell Proliferation - drug effects |
| dc.subject.mesh | Cell Survival - drug effects |
| dc.subject.mesh | DNA, Complementary - biosynthesis - genetics |
| dc.subject.mesh | Fibroblasts - drug effects |
| dc.subject.mesh | Fluoresceins |
| dc.subject.mesh | Myocytes, Cardiac - drug effects |
| dc.subject.mesh | NADPH Oxidase - metabolism |
| dc.subject.mesh | Nitrates - metabolism |
| dc.subject.mesh | Nitric Oxide Synthase - metabolism |
| dc.subject.mesh | Nitrites - metabolism |
| dc.subject.mesh | Oxidation-Reduction |
| dc.subject.mesh | Propofol - pharmacology |
| dc.subject.mesh | RNA - biosynthesis - isolation & purification |
| dc.subject.mesh | Rats |
| dc.subject.mesh | Rats, Sprague-Dawley |
| dc.subject.mesh | Superoxides - metabolism |
| dc.subject.mesh | Transfection |
| dc.title | Propofol depresses angiotensin II-induced cell proliferation in rat cardiac fibroblasts |
| dc.type | Article |
Author Affiliations
- The University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine
- China Medical University Shenyang
- China Medical University Hospital Taichung
- National Defense Medical Center Taiwan
- College of Life Sciences
- Taipei Medical University


