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Sterol regulatory element binding protein 2 activation of NLRP3 inflammasome in endothelium mediates hemodynamic-induced atherosclerosis susceptibility.


ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The molecular basis for the focal nature of atherosclerotic lesions is poorly understood. Here, we explored whether disturbed flow patterns activate an innate immune response to form the NLRP3 inflammasome scaffold in vascular endothelial cells via sterol regulatory element binding protein 2 (SREBP2). METHODS AND RESULTS:Oscillatory flow activates SREBP2 and induces NLRP3 inflammasome in endothelial cells. The underlying mechanisms involve SREBP2 transactivating NADPH oxidase 2 and NLRP3. Consistently, SREBP2, NADPH oxidase 2, and NLRP3 levels were elevated in atheroprone areas of mouse aortas, suggesting that the SREBP2-activated NLRP3 inflammasome causes functionally disturbed endothelium with increased inflammation. Mimicking the effect of atheroprone flow, endothelial cell-specific overexpression of the activated form of SREBP2 synergized with hyperlipidemia to increase atherosclerosis in the atheroresistant areas of mouse aortas. CONCLUSIONS:Atheroprone flow induces NLRP3 inflammasome in endothelium through SREBP2 activation. This increased innate immunity in endothelium synergizes with hyperlipidemia to cause topographical distribution of atherosclerotic lesions.

SUBMITTER: Xiao H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3798034 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Sterol regulatory element binding protein 2 activation of NLRP3 inflammasome in endothelium mediates hemodynamic-induced atherosclerosis susceptibility.

Xiao Han H   Lu Min M   Lin Ting Yang TY   Chen Zhen Z   Chen Gang G   Wang Wei-Chi WC   Marin Traci T   Shentu Tzu-Pin TP   Wen Liang L   Gongol Brendan B   Sun Wei W   Liang Xiao X   Chen Ju J   Huang Hsien-Da HD   Pedra Joao H F JH   Johnson David A DA   Shyy John Y J JY  

Circulation 20130709 6


<h4>Background</h4>The molecular basis for the focal nature of atherosclerotic lesions is poorly understood. Here, we explored whether disturbed flow patterns activate an innate immune response to form the NLRP3 inflammasome scaffold in vascular endothelial cells via sterol regulatory element binding protein 2 (SREBP2).<h4>Methods and results</h4>Oscillatory flow activates SREBP2 and induces NLRP3 inflammasome in endothelial cells. The underlying mechanisms involve SREBP2 transactivating NADPH o  ...[more]

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