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Targeting platelet aggregation: CD39 gene transfer augments nucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolase activity in injured rabbit arteries.

AbstractBACKGROUND:
CD39, the major endothelial nucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolase (NTPDase), plays an important role in local thromboregulation. We hypothesized that balloon injury (BI) leads to an acute reduction in arterial NTPDase activity that could be restored by a targeted gene delivery strategy.
METHODS:
Recombinant adenoviral vectors containing human CD39 (Ad-CD39) or beta-galactosidase (Ad-LacZ) were used. Endothelial (ECs) and smooth muscle cells (SMCs) were infected in vitro and NTPDase activity measured. New Zealand white rabbits (N = 28) underwent bilateral iliofemoral artery balloon injury, followed by incubation with Ad-CD39, Ad-LacZ, or vehicle. Explanted vessels were analyzed for NTPDase activity and localization of CD39 expression by immunohistochemistry. Deposition of fluorescent-labeled platelets was studied 3 days after injury and vector treatment.
RESULTS:
In vitro, Ad-CD39 infection resulted in a greater than 40-fold increase in adenosine diphosphatase activity in ECs and a 3-fold increase in SMCs. In vivo, CD39 transgene expression localized to the luminal aspect of Ad-CD39--treated vessels. BI resulted in an acute reduction in vessel wall NTPDase activity (P <.05). Ad-CD39 augmented NTPDase activity when compared with vehicle or Ad-LacZ (P <.05). Platelet deposition on the injured arterial surface was modest and not different between Ad-CD39-- and Ad-LacZ--treated vessels.
CONCLUSIONS:
BI decreases native NTPDase activity, which can be augmented by adenovirus-mediated gene transfer of CD39. Further studies are required to determine whether targeted delivery of CD39 could convey thromboprotective properties to an injured vessel.
AuthorsS P Gangadharan, M Imai, K K Rhynhart, J Sévigny, S C Robson, M S Conte
JournalSurgery (Surgery) Vol. 130 Issue 2 Pg. 296-303 (Aug 2001) ISSN: 0039-6060 [Print] United States
PMID11490363 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)
Chemical References
  • Antigens, CD
  • Acid Anhydride Hydrolases
  • Adenosine Triphosphatases
  • Nucleoside-Triphosphatase
  • Apyrase
  • CD39 antigen
Topics
  • Acid Anhydride Hydrolases (metabolism)
  • Adenosine Triphosphatases (genetics)
  • Adenoviridae
  • Angioplasty, Balloon (adverse effects)
  • Animals
  • Antigens, CD (genetics)
  • Apyrase
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Femoral Artery (enzymology, injuries)
  • Gene Transfer Techniques
  • Humans
  • Muscle, Smooth, Vascular (cytology, enzymology)
  • Nucleoside-Triphosphatase
  • Platelet Aggregation (physiology)
  • Rabbits
  • Saphenous Vein (cytology)
  • Transgenes (physiology)

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