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Cystatin C Expression is Promoted by VEGFA Blocking, With Inhibitory Effects on Endothelial Cell Angiogenic Functions Including Proliferation, Migration, and Chorioallantoic Membrane Angiogenesis.


ABSTRACT: Background Vascular development, including vasculogenesis and angiogenesis, is involved in many diseases. Cystatin C ( CST 3) is a commonly used marker of renal dysfunction, and we have previously reported that its expression level is associated with variations in the gerbil circle of Willis. Thus, we hypothesized that CST 3 may affect endothelial function and angiogenic capacity. In the current study, we sought to determine the influence of CST 3 on endothelial function and explore its potential regulatory pathway. Methods and Results We analyzed CST 3 and vascular endothelial growth factor A ( VEGFA) levels in different developmental stages of gerbils using ELISA s and immunofluorescence (to examine the relationship between CST 3 and VEGFA . We used a real-time cell analyzer, cytotoxicity assays, and the chorioallantoic membrane assay to investigate the function of CST 3 in endothelial cells and the chorioallantoic membrane. Additionally, we used Western blotting to explore the downstream targets of CST 3. The expression levels of both CST 3 and VEGFA were at their highest on day 10 of the embryonic stage. CST 3 inhibited endothelial cell proliferation, migration, tube formation, and permeability, as well as vascular development in the chorioallantoic membrane. Blocking of VEGFA dose-dependently increased CST 3 expression in arterial and venous endothelial cells. Furthermore, overexpression and knockdown of CST 3 significantly affected the protein levels of p53 and CAPN10 (calpain 10), suggesting that CST 3 might play a role in vascular development through these proteins. Conclusions CST 3 may be associated with vascular development and angiogenesis, and this effect could be promoted by blocking VEGFA .

SUBMITTER: Li Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6404187 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Cystatin C Expression is Promoted by VEGFA Blocking, With Inhibitory Effects on Endothelial Cell Angiogenic Functions Including Proliferation, Migration, and Chorioallantoic Membrane Angiogenesis.

Li Zhenkun Z   Wang Shiyuan S   Huo Xueyun X   Yu Hefen H   Lu Jing J   Zhang Shuangyue S   Li Xiaohong X   Cao Qi Q   Li Changlong C   Guo Meng M   Lv Jianyi J   Du Xiaoyan X   Chen Zhenwen Z  

Journal of the American Heart Association 20181101 21


Background Vascular development, including vasculogenesis and angiogenesis, is involved in many diseases. Cystatin C ( CST 3) is a commonly used marker of renal dysfunction, and we have previously reported that its expression level is associated with variations in the gerbil circle of Willis. Thus, we hypothesized that CST 3 may affect endothelial function and angiogenic capacity. In the current study, we sought to determine the influence of CST 3 on endothelial function and explore its potentia  ...[more]

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