Sushi repeat protein X‐linked 2, a novel mediator of angiogenesis
doi: 10.1096/fj.09-135202
pmid: 19667118
Sushi repeat protein X‐linked 2, a novel mediator of angiogenesis
On appropriate stimuli, quiescent endothelial cells start to proliferate and form de novo blood vessels through angiogenesis. To further define molecular mechanisms accompanying the activation of endothelial cells during angiogenesis, we identified genes that were differentially regulated during this process using microarray analyses. In this work, we established a regulatory role for Sushi repeat protein X-linked 2 (Srpx2) in endothelial cell remodeling during angiogenesis. In particular, silencing of Srpx2 using small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) specifically attenuated endothelial cell migration and delayed angiogenic sprout formation. In vivo, Srpx2 expression was detected in de novo formation of blood vessels in angiogenic tissues by in situ mRNA hybridization and immunostaining. Pulldown experiments identified Srpx2 as a ligand for vascular uPAR, a key molecule involved in invasive migration of angiogenic endothelium. Immunostaining revealed coexpression of the Srpx2 and uPAR on vascular endothelium. These findings suggest that Srpx2 regulates endothelial cell migration and tube formation and provides a new target for modulating angiogenesis.
- Merck (Germany) Germany
- Merck Serono (Italy) Italy
- French Institute of Health and Medical Research France
- University of Geneva Switzerland
Gene Expression Regulation/physiology, Nerve Tissue Proteins/ genetics/ metabolism, Gene Expression Profiling, Protein Array Analysis, Endothelial Cells, Membrane Proteins, Neovascularization, Physiologic, Nerve Tissue Proteins, 616.07, Neovascularization, Physiologic/ physiology, Neoplasm Proteins, Receptors, Urokinase Plasminogen Activator, Endothelial Cells/ metabolism, Gene Expression Regulation, Humans, Gene Silencing, Receptors, Urokinase Plasminogen Activator/metabolism, ddc: ddc:616.07
Gene Expression Regulation/physiology, Nerve Tissue Proteins/ genetics/ metabolism, Gene Expression Profiling, Protein Array Analysis, Endothelial Cells, Membrane Proteins, Neovascularization, Physiologic, Nerve Tissue Proteins, 616.07, Neovascularization, Physiologic/ physiology, Neoplasm Proteins, Receptors, Urokinase Plasminogen Activator, Endothelial Cells/ metabolism, Gene Expression Regulation, Humans, Gene Silencing, Receptors, Urokinase Plasminogen Activator/metabolism, ddc: ddc:616.07
7 Research products, page 1 of 1
- 2017IsRelatedTo
- 2017IsRelatedTo
- 2017IsRelatedTo
- 2017IsRelatedTo
- 2017IsRelatedTo
- 2017IsRelatedTo
- 2017IsRelatedTo
citations This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).42 popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.Top 10% influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).Top 10% impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.Top 10%
