Origin of the y chromosome influences intrarenal vascular responsiveness to angiotensin i and angiotensin (1-7) in stroke-prone spontaneously hypertensive rats

Sampson, A. K., Andrews, K. L., Graham, D. , McBride, M. W. , Head, G. A., Thomas, M. C., Chin-Dusting, J. P.F., Dominiczak, A. F. and Jennings, G. L. (2014) Origin of the y chromosome influences intrarenal vascular responsiveness to angiotensin i and angiotensin (1-7) in stroke-prone spontaneously hypertensive rats. Hypertension, 64(6), pp. 1376-1383. (doi: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.114.03756)

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Abstract

The lineage of the Y chromosome accounts for up to 15 to 20 mm Hg in arterial pressure. Genes located on the Y chromosome from the spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR) are associated with the renin–angiotensin system. Given the important role of the renin–angiotensin system in the renal regulation of fluid homeostasis and arterial pressure, we hypothesized that the origin of the Y chromosome influences arterial pressure via interaction between the intrarenal vasculature and the renin–angiotensin system. Sixteen-week-old normotensive rats (Wistar Kyoto [WKY]), spontaneously hypertensive stroke-prone rat (SHRSP), and 2 reciprocal Y consomic rat strains, 1 comprising the WKY autosomes and X chromosome with the Y chromosome from the hypertensive rat strain (WKY.SPGlaY) and vice versa (SP.WKYGlaY), were examined. SP.WKYGlaY had lower systolic blood pressure than SHRSP (195±5 versus 227±8 mm Hg; P<0.03), whereas WKY.SPGlaY had higher systolic blood pressure compared with WKY (157±3 versus 148±3 mm Hg; P<0.05), measured by radiotelemetry. Compared with WKY rats, SHRSP had higher plasma angiotensin(1-7) (Ang (1-7)):Ang II ratio (WKY: 0.13±0.01 versus SHRSP: 1.33±0.4; P<0.005), greater angiotensin II receptor type 2 and Mas receptor mRNA expression, and a blunted renal constrictor response to intrarenal Ang I and Ang(1-7) infusions. Introgression of the normotensive Y chromosome into the SHRSP background (SP.WKYGlaY) restored responses in the SHRSP to WKY levels, evidenced by a reduction in plasma Ang(1-7):Ang II ratio (SP.WKYGlaY: 0.24±0.02; P<0.01), angiotensin II receptor type 2, and Mas receptor mRNA expression and an increased vasoconstrictor response to intrarenal Ang I and Ang(1-7) infusion. This study demonstrates that the origin of the Y chromosome significantly impacts the renal vascular responsiveness and therefore may influence the long-term renal regulation of blood pressure.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Sampson, Dr Amanda and Graham, Dr Delyth and McBride, Dr Martin and Dominiczak, Professor Anna
Authors: Sampson, A. K., Andrews, K. L., Graham, D., McBride, M. W., Head, G. A., Thomas, M. C., Chin-Dusting, J. P.F., Dominiczak, A. F., and Jennings, G. L.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
Journal Name:Hypertension
Publisher:American Heart Association
ISSN:0194-911X
ISSN (Online):1524-4563

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