Title |
Effects of hypoxia and hyperoxia on the differential expression of VEGF-A isoforms and receptors in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
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Published in |
Respiratory Research, January 2018
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DOI | 10.1186/s12931-017-0711-x |
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Authors |
Shaney L. Barratt, Thomas Blythe, Khadija Ourradi, Caroline Jarrett, Gavin I. Welsh, David O. Bates, Ann B. Millar |
Abstract |
Dysregulation of VEGF-A bioavailability has been implicated in the development of lung injury/fibrosis, exemplified by Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). VEGF-A is a target of the hypoxic response via its translational regulation by HIF-1α. The role of hypoxia and hyperoxia in the development and progression of IPF has not been explored. In normal lung (NF) and IPF-derived fibroblasts (FF) VEGF-Axxxa protein expression was upregulated by hypoxia, mediated through activation of VEGF-Axxxa gene transcription. VEGF-A receptors and co-receptors were differentially expressed by hypoxia and hyperoxia. Our data supports a potential role for hypoxia, hyperoxia and VEGF-Axxxa isoforms as drivers of fibrogenesis. |
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