Abstract
In this study, we observed that lysophosphatidylglycerol (LPG) stimulates extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). LPG-stimulated ERK activity was not inhibited by pertussis toxin (PTX), indicating PTX-sensitive G-proteins-independent manner. In terms of functional aspect, LPG induced chemotactic migration of HUVECs in a PTX-insensitive manner. Preincubation of HUVECs with an ERK inhibitor (PD98059) completely inhibited LPG-induced chemotactic migration, suggesting the crucial role of ERK in the process. LPG-induced ERK activation and chemotactic migration in HUVECs were not affected by an lysophosphatidic acid receptor-selective antagonist (Ki16425), indicating lysophosphatidic acid receptors-independency. We also found that LPG stimulated tube formation in HUVECs. Taken together we suggest that LPG stimulates HUVECs and result in chemotactic migration and tube formation, suggesting a new aspect of LPG as a modulator of endothelial cell functioning.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 490-494 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications |
| Volume | 363 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 23 Nov 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Chemotaxis
- Endothelial cells
- Extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase
- Lysophosphatidylglycerol
- Tube formation
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