Signaling angiogenesis via p42/p44 MAP kinase and hypoxia
Signaling angiogenesis via p42/p44 MAP kinase and hypoxia
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DOI:
10.1016/s0006-2952(00)00423-8
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发表时间:
2000-10-15
影响因子:
5.8
通讯作者:
Pouysségur, J
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作者:
Berra, E;Milanini, J;Pouysségur, J
Angiogenesis is associated with a number of pathological situations. In this study, we have focused our attention on the role of p42/p44 MAP (mitogen-activated protein) kinases and hypoxia in the control of angiogenesis. We demonstrate that p42/p44 MAP kinases play a pivotal role in angiogenesis by exerting a determinant action at three levels: i) persistent activation of p42/p44 MAP kinases abrogates apoptosis; ii) p42/p44 MAP kinase activity is critical for controlling proliferation and growth arrest of confluent endothelial cells; and iii) p42/p44 MAP kinases promote VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) expression by activating its transcription via recruitment of the AP-2/Sp1 (activator protein-2) complex on the proximal region (-88/-66) of the VEGF promoter and by direct phosphorylation of hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF-1 alpha). HIF-1 alpha plays a crucial role in the control of HIF-1 activity, which mediates hypoxia-induced VEGF expression. We show that oxygen-regulated HIF-1 alpha protein levels are not affected by intracellular localisation (nucleus versus cytoplasm). Finally, we propose a model which suggests an autoregulatory feedback mechanism controlling HIF-1 alpha and therefore HIF-1 dependent gene expression. BIOCHEM PHARMACOL 60;8:1171-1178, 2000. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Inc.