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Mapping Novel Subcutaneous Angiogenesis Quantitative Trait Loci in [B6×MRL]F2 Mice.

ABSTRACT: Objective: MRL/MpJ mice are known for enhanced healing, but mechanistic details or how specific aspects of wounding (e.g., angiogenesis) contribute to healing are unknown. While previous studies investigated the systemic effects of immunity in MRL/MpJ healing, few have focused on tissue-intrinsic effects. Approach:Ex vivo skin biopsies from MRL/MpJ and C57BL/6J mice were cultured in ex vivo conditions that favor endothelial cell growth to compare their angiogenic potential. We localized enhanced angiogenesis quantitative trait loci (QTL) in an F2 intercross. We then performed an expression analysis in cultured skin biopsies from MRL/MpJ and C57BL/6J mice to determine the pathways that are associated with the capacity for differential growth. Results: MRL/MpJ biopsies have a two- to threefold greater growth potential than C57BL/6J mice, supporting the hypothesis that angiogenesis may contribute to enhanced healing in MRL/MpJ skin. We mapped two QTLs that are unique from previously mapped MRL/MpJ wound healing QTLs and detected interactions between wound healing QTLs and loci in this cross. Additionally, we found that pathways previously implicated in MRL/MpJ healing are also enriched in skin biopsies. Innovation: We have developed a novel approach to determine how specific aspects of tissue development contribute to wound healing that will ultimately lead to the discovery of unidentified genes that contribute to enhanced healing. Conclusion: We have shown that, consistent with previous studies following wound closure in MRL/MpJ mice, vessel growth during healing is also influenced by genetic background. Our ongoing work will identify the genetic factors that should be useful biomarkers or as therapeutic targets for enhanced wound healing.

SUBMITTER: Morales K

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4152795 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Mapping Novel Subcutaneous Angiogenesis Quantitative Trait Loci in [B6×MRL]F2 Mice.

Morales Krista K Rowehl Leahana L Smith Jason J Cole Rich R Liu Fang F Beyer Barb B Herron Bruce J BJ

Advances in wound care 20140901 9

Objective: MRL/MpJ mice are known for enhanced healing, but mechanistic details or how specific aspects of wounding (e.g., angiogenesis) contribute to healing are unknown. While previous studies investigated the systemic effects of immunity in MRL/MpJ healing, few have focused on tissue-intrinsic effects. Approach:Ex vivo skin biopsies from MRL/MpJ and C57BL/6J mice were cultured in ex vivo conditions that favor endothelial cell growth to compare their angiogen ...[more]

PMID: 25207199

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