Inhibition of inducible Nitric Oxide synthase promotes vein graft neoadventitial inflammation and remodelling

Wu, J., Wadsworth, R.M. and Kennedy, S. (2011) Inhibition of inducible Nitric Oxide synthase promotes vein graft neoadventitial inflammation and remodelling. Journal of Vascular Research, 48(2), pp. 141-149. (doi: 10.1159/000316968)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000316968

Abstract

Grafting veins into the arterial circulation causes endothelial damage and neointimal hyperplasia. However, the remodelling of vein grafts and the contribution of the endothelium is not well understood. Since nitric oxide (NO) has a crucial role in vascular function, we investigated the importance of NO synthases (NOSs) in vein graft re-endothelialization and remodelling in this study. Methods and Results:Mouse isogenic vena cava was grafted into the carotid artery. Progressive remodelling of the grafted veins was evidenced by re-endothelialization at 2 weeks and subsequent appearance of vasomotor function at 4 weeks. Pharmacological inhibition of inducible NOS (iNOS) with the specific inhibitor 1400W, administered between 2 and 4 weeks after grafting, when re-endothelialization was complete, resulted in neoadventitial inflammation, neoadventitial thickening and impaired functional remodelling. Conclusion:Completion of re-endothelialization is pivotal in vein graft remodelling in the mouse and is associated with a series of changes in inflammation, proliferation and initiation of vascular functional remodelling. After re-endothelialization, iNOS upregulation may be an important mechanism to prevent secondary neoadventitial inflammation and preserve ongoing functional remodelling. iNOS activity could therefore be beneficial for long-term patency of the vein graft

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Kennedy, Professor Simon
Authors: Wu, J., Wadsworth, R.M., and Kennedy, S.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences
Journal Name:Journal of Vascular Research
ISSN:1018-1172

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