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RUNX3 modulates hypoxia-induced endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition of human
cardiac microvascular endothelial cells
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Liu Y
; Zou J
; Li B
; Wang Y
; Wang D
; Hao Y
; Ke X
; Li X
Int J Mol Med
2017[Jul]; 40
(1
): 65-74
PMID28534977
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Endothelial-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) is an essential mechanism in the
cardiovascular system, for both cardiovascular development and cardiovascular
diseases (CVDs). Recent studies indicate that runt-related transcription
factor 3 (RUNX3) contributes to EndMT and endothelial cell dysfunction. However,
the underlying molecular mechanism remains unknown. The present study was
designed to investigate the role of RUNX3 in EndMT and endothelial cell function,
and to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanism. Human cardiac microvascular
endothelial cells (HCMECs) were incubated in strictly controlled hypoxic
conditions (1% O2). HCMECs were cultured under normoxic conditions (21% O2), and
then moved to a strictly controlled hypoxic environment (1% O2). Under this
hypoxic condition, the cells were transfected with the lentiviral vector
containing RUNX3 or an empty lentiviral vector for 8 h. After the cells were
cultured under hypoxic conditions for 4 days, CD31 and ?-smooth muscle actin
colocalization were assessed by immunofluorescence microscopy. Transwell
migration and tube formation assays were used to examine the migration and
angiogenesis ability. RT-qPCR and western blotting were used to determine the
expression of molecules involved in EndMT. Hypoxia induced the transition of
HCMECs to mesenchymal cells and markedly promoted tube formation and cell
migration. Transforming growth factor-? (TGF-?) and Notch signaling were
activated during the hypoxia-induced EndMT of HCMECs. RUNX3 knockdown attenuated
EndMT of HCMECs, promoted angiogenic phenotype, and reduced endothelial cell
migration. In conclusion, our results showed that RUNX3 knockdown attenuated
hypoxia-induced EndMT and reversed endothelial cell functions. RUNX3 is a common
downstream target of TGF-? and Notch signaling, and may be a novel therapeutic
target for treating CVD mediated by EndMT.