Local gene transduction of cyclooxygenase-1 increases blood flow in injured atherosclerotic rabbit arteries
Local gene transduction of cyclooxygenase-1 increases blood flow in injured atherosclerotic rabbit arteries
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DOI:
10.1161/01.cir.0000158480.28733.89
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发表时间:
2005-04-12
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37.8
通讯作者:
Zoldhelyi, P
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作者:
Liu, Q;Chen, ZQ;Zoldhelyi, P
Background-Cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) is the rate-limiting component in the synthesis of prostacyclin (PGI(2)), an important vasodilator and antithrombotic molecule. In balloon-injured, atherosclerosis-free porcine arteries, COX-1 gene transduction increases PGI(2) production, induces durable vasodilation, and reduces thrombus formation. We tested the effectiveness of COX-1 local gene transduction for the prevention of postangioplasty restenosis in atherosclerotic arteries in a hypercholesterolemic rabbit model.Methods and Results-We injured 1 carotid artery in 43 Watanabe heritable hyperlipidemic rabbits and performed local gene transduction using a viral vector containing the COX-1 gene (AdCOX-1, n=22) or no genes (Adnull, n=21). Three days later, AdCOX-1-treated arteries stimulated with arachidonic acid produced 100% more PGI(2) (P