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Macrophage LRP-1 controls plaque cellularity by regulating efferocytosis and Akt activation.


ABSTRACT: The balance between apoptosis susceptibility and efferocytosis of macrophages is central to plaque remodeling and inflammation. LRP-1 and its ligand, apolipoprotein E, have been implicated in efferocytosis and apoptosis in some cell types. We investigated the involvement of the macrophage LRP-1/apolipoprotein E axis in controlling plaque apoptosis and efferocytosis. Method and Results- LRP-1(-/-) macrophages displayed nearly 2-fold more TUNEL positivity compared to wild-type cells in the presence of DMEM alone or with either lipopolysaccharide or oxidized low-density lipoprotein. The survival kinase, phosphorylated Akt, was barely detectable in LRP-1(-/-) cells, causing decreased phosphorylated Bad and increased cleaved caspase-3. Regardless of the apoptotic stimulation and degree of cell death, LRP-1(-/-) macrophages displayed enhanced inflammation with increased IL-1 beta, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha expression. Efferocytosis of apoptotic macrophages was reduced by 60% in LRP-1(-/-) vs wild-type macrophages despite increased apolipoprotein E expression by both LRP-1(-/-) phagocytes and wild-type apoptotic cells. Compared to wild-type macrophage lesions, LRP-1(-/-) lesions had 5.7-fold more necrotic core with more dead cells not associated with macrophages.Macrophage LRP-1 deficiency increases cell death and inflammation by impairing phosphorylated Akt activation and efferocytosis. Increased apolipoprotein E expression in LRP-1(-/-) macrophages suggests that the LRP-1/apolipoprotein E axis regulates the balance between apoptosis and efferocytosis, thereby preventing necrotic core formation.

SUBMITTER: Yancey PG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2845445 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Macrophage LRP-1 controls plaque cellularity by regulating efferocytosis and Akt activation.

Yancey Patricia G PG   Blakemore John J   Ding Lei L   Fan Daping D   Overton Cheryl D CD   Zhang Youmin Y   Linton MacRae F MF   Fazio Sergio S  

Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology 20100211 4


<h4>Objective</h4>The balance between apoptosis susceptibility and efferocytosis of macrophages is central to plaque remodeling and inflammation. LRP-1 and its ligand, apolipoprotein E, have been implicated in efferocytosis and apoptosis in some cell types. We investigated the involvement of the macrophage LRP-1/apolipoprotein E axis in controlling plaque apoptosis and efferocytosis. Method and Results- LRP-1(-/-) macrophages displayed nearly 2-fold more TUNEL positivity compared to wild-type ce  ...[more]

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