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Heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor is a potent dilator of terminal mesenteric arterioles.


ABSTRACT:

Objective

We have previously shown that heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor (HB-EGF) protects the intestines from multiple forms of injury via direct cytoprotective effects on the intestinal mucosa. In this study, we examined the effects of HB-EGF on the hemodynamics of intestinal arterioles, the major resistance vessels that regulate blood flow to the intestines, as an additional mechanism of HB-EGF-mediated intestinal protection.

Methods

The hemodynamic effects of HB-EGF in rodent terminal mesenteric arterioles and human submucosal arterioles were examined ex vivo using a video dimension analyzer. Cultured human intestinal microvascular endothelial cells (HIMEC) were used to elucidate the mechanisms of HB-EGF-induced vasodilation.

Results

HB-EGF significantly increased vessel diameter under conditions of increasing intraluminal pressure and increased flow rate. These HB-EGF-mediated vasodilatory effects were observed in terminal mesenteric arterioles from adult rats and 3 day old rat pups. These effects were confirmed in submucosal arterioles from human intestine. Furthermore, HB-EGF significantly reduced endothelin-1-induced mesenteric arteriolar vasoconstriction. The vasodilatory effects of HB-EGF were blocked by ET(B) receptor antagonism in adult rat arterioles, and also by nitric oxide synthase inhibition in rat pup and human infant arterioles. In HIMEC, HB-EGF significantly increased endothelin B (ET(B)) receptor protein expression and provoked intracellular calcium mobilization.

Conclusions

HB-EGF is a potent vasodilator of the intestinal microvasculature, further supporting its use in diseases manifested by decreased intestinal blood flow, including necrotizing enterocolitis.

SUBMITTER: Zhou Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2700363 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor is a potent dilator of terminal mesenteric arterioles.

Zhou Yu Y   Brigstock David D   Besner Gail E GE  

Microvascular research 20090421 1


<h4>Objective</h4>We have previously shown that heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor (HB-EGF) protects the intestines from multiple forms of injury via direct cytoprotective effects on the intestinal mucosa. In this study, we examined the effects of HB-EGF on the hemodynamics of intestinal arterioles, the major resistance vessels that regulate blood flow to the intestines, as an additional mechanism of HB-EGF-mediated intestinal protection.<h4>Methods</h4>The hemodynamic effects of HB-EGF in r  ...[more]

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