A unique role for galectin-9 in angiogenesis and inflammatory arthritis
dc.contributor.author | O’Brien, Martin J | |
dc.contributor.author | Shu, Qiang | |
dc.contributor.author | Stinson, W.Alexander | |
dc.contributor.author | Tsou, Pei-Suen | |
dc.contributor.author | Ruth, Jeffrey H | |
dc.contributor.author | Isozaki, Takeo | |
dc.contributor.author | Campbell, Phillip L | |
dc.contributor.author | Ohara, Ray A | |
dc.contributor.author | Koch, Alisa E | |
dc.contributor.author | Fox, David A | |
dc.contributor.author | Amin, M. A | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-02-18T04:20:12Z | |
dc.date.available | 2018-02-18T04:20:12Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2018-02-12 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Arthritis Research & Therapy. 2018 Feb 12;20(1):31 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13075-018-1519-x | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/142380 | |
dc.description.abstract | Abstract Background Galectin-9 (Gal-9) is a mammalian lectin secreted by endothelial cells that is highly expressed in rheumatoid arthritis synovial tissues and synovial fluid. Roles have been proposed for galectins in the regulation of inflammation and angiogenesis. Therefore, we examined the contribution of Gal-9 to angiogenesis and inflammation in arthritis. Methods To determine the role of Gal-9 in angiogenesis, we performed human dermal microvascular endothelial cell (HMVEC) chemotaxis, Matrigel tube formation, and mouse Matrigel plug angiogenesis assays. We also examined the role of signaling molecules in Gal-9-induced angiogenesis by using signaling inhibitors and small interfering RNA (siRNA). We performed monocyte (MN) migration assays in a modified Boyden chamber and assessed the arthritogenicity of Gal-9 by injecting Gal-9 into mouse knees. Results Gal-9 significantly increased HMVEC migration, which was decreased by inhibitors of extracellular signal-regulating kinases 1/2 (Erk1/2), p38, Janus kinase (Jnk), and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase. Gal-9 HMVEC-induced tube formation was reduced by Erk1/2, p38, and Jnk inhibitors, and this was confirmed by siRNA knockdown. In mouse Matrigel plug assays, plugs containing Gal-9 induced significantly higher angiogenesis, which was attenuated by a Jnk inhibitor. Gal-9 also induced MN migration, and there was a marked increase in MN ingress when C57BL/6 mouse knees were injected with Gal-9 compared with the control, pointing to a proinflammatory role for Gal-9. Conclusions Gal-9 mediates angiogenesis, increases MN migration in vitro, and induces acute inflammatory arthritis in mice, suggesting a novel role for Gal-9 in angiogenesis, joint inflammation, and possibly other inflammatory diseases. | |
dc.title | A unique role for galectin-9 in angiogenesis and inflammatory arthritis | |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dc.description.bitstreamurl | https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/142380/1/13075_2018_Article_1519.pdf | |
dc.language.rfc3066 | en | |
dc.rights.holder | The Author(s). | |
dc.date.updated | 2018-02-18T04:20:14Z | |
dc.owningcollname | Interdisciplinary and Peer-Reviewed |
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