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2015 ; 172
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Characterization of zofenoprilat as an inducer of functional angiogenesis through
increased H2 S availability
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Terzuoli E
; Monti M
; Vellecco V
; Bucci M
; Cirino G
; Ziche M
; Morbidelli L
Br J Pharmacol
2015[Jun]; 172
(12
): 2961-73
PMID25631232
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Hydrogen sulfide (H2 S), an endogenous volatile mediator
with pleiotropic functions, promotes vasorelaxation, exerts anti-inflammatory
actions and regulates angiogenesis. Previously, the SH-containing
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI), zofenopril, was identified as
being effective in preserving endothelial function and inducing angiogenesis
among ACEIs. Based on the H2 S donor property of its active metabolite
zofenoprilat, the objective of this study was to evaluate whether
zofenoprilat-induced angiogenesis was due to increased H2 S availability.
EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH: HUVECs were used for in vitro studies of angiogenesis,
whereas the Matrigel plug assay was used for in vivo assessments. KEY RESULTS:
Zofenoprilat-treated HUVECs showed an increase in all functional features of the
angiogenic process in vitro. As zofenoprilat induced the expression of CSE
(cystathionine-?-lyase) and the continuous production of H2 S, CSE inhibition or
silencing blocked the ability of zofenoprilat to induce angiogenesis, both in
vitro and in vivo. The molecular mechanisms underlying H2 S/zofenoprilat-induced
angiogenesis were dependent on Akt, eNOS and ERK1/2 cascades. ATP-sensitive
potassium (KATP ) channels, the molecular target that mediates part of the
vascular functions of H2 S, were shown to be involved in the upstream activation
of Akt and ERK1/2. Moreover, the up-regulation of fibroblast growth factor-2 was
dependent on CSE-derived H2 S response to H2 S and KATP activation. CONCLUSIONS
AND IMPLICATIONS: Zofenoprilat induced a constant production of H2 S that
stimulated the angiogenic process through a KATP channel/Akt/eNOS/ERK1/2 pathway.
Thus, zofenopril can be considered as a pro-angiogenic drug acting through H2 S
release and production, useful in cardiovascular pathologies where vascular
functions need to be re-established and functional angiogenesis induced.