Background Although there were several clinical and experimental studies discussing the pathogenesis of dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF), the pathological process leading to intracranial DAVF so far remains unknown ...Background Although there were several clinical and experimental studies discussing the pathogenesis of dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF), the pathological process leading to intracranial DAVF so far remains unknown In this study, we investigated the expression of vascular growth factors in order to elucidate the possible role of these factors for the development of DAVF and to study the biological activity of this uncommon lesion Methods We examined the histological features, proliferative and angiogenic capacities of the tissue specimens obtained from 6 patients who underwent surgery at our institution Immunohistochemical staining for vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), its receptors Flk 1 and Flt 1, ephrin B2, MIB 1 and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) was performed using standard immunohistochemical techniques Results A positive immunostaining was found for all antibodies studied except MIB 1, whereas nuclear endothelial expression of PCNA was observed in only 3/6 cases VEGF stained positive in all of the available specimens (6/6) Flk 1 showed a positive immunoreaction in only 2/6 cases and Flt 1 in 4/6 cases Ephrin B2 was expressed in the majority (5/6) of the cases Conclusions These results support the hypothesis that DAVFs might be acquired dynamic vascular malformations with low biological activity Vascular growth factors like VEGF and ephrin B2 might play a pivotal role in the formation of DAVF展开更多
cerebrovascular disease of genetic origin characterized by abnormally dilated capillaries and a wide spectrum of symptoms,including headaches,seizures,neurological deficits,and intracerebral hemorrhage.Its unpredictab...cerebrovascular disease of genetic origin characterized by abnormally dilated capillaries and a wide spectrum of symptoms,including headaches,seizures,neurological deficits,and intracerebral hemorrhage.Its unpredictable clinical course and the current lack of therapies make the identification of prognostic and predictive biomarkers an imperative research challenge.1 Herein,we provide evidence that galectin-3(Gal-3),a major tissue and circulating biomarker of oxidative stress and inflammation,is significantly up-regulated both in CCM patients and experimentalmodels.Specifically,wholetranscriptome sequencing,qRT-PCR,and Western blotting studies demonstrated a significant up-regulation of Gal-3 expression levels both in surgical CCM specimens and in blood samples of CCM patients.展开更多
文摘Background Although there were several clinical and experimental studies discussing the pathogenesis of dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF), the pathological process leading to intracranial DAVF so far remains unknown In this study, we investigated the expression of vascular growth factors in order to elucidate the possible role of these factors for the development of DAVF and to study the biological activity of this uncommon lesion Methods We examined the histological features, proliferative and angiogenic capacities of the tissue specimens obtained from 6 patients who underwent surgery at our institution Immunohistochemical staining for vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), its receptors Flk 1 and Flt 1, ephrin B2, MIB 1 and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) was performed using standard immunohistochemical techniques Results A positive immunostaining was found for all antibodies studied except MIB 1, whereas nuclear endothelial expression of PCNA was observed in only 3/6 cases VEGF stained positive in all of the available specimens (6/6) Flk 1 showed a positive immunoreaction in only 2/6 cases and Flt 1 in 4/6 cases Ephrin B2 was expressed in the majority (5/6) of the cases Conclusions These results support the hypothesis that DAVFs might be acquired dynamic vascular malformations with low biological activity Vascular growth factors like VEGF and ephrin B2 might play a pivotal role in the formation of DAVF
基金supported by the Telethon Foundation(No.GGP15219 to S.F.R.)the Fondazione CRT(Cassa di Risparmio di Torino)(project grant"Cerebro-NGS.TO"to S.F.R.)the Universita degli Studi di Torino(Local Research Funding2018-21to R.M.andS.F.R.).
文摘cerebrovascular disease of genetic origin characterized by abnormally dilated capillaries and a wide spectrum of symptoms,including headaches,seizures,neurological deficits,and intracerebral hemorrhage.Its unpredictable clinical course and the current lack of therapies make the identification of prognostic and predictive biomarkers an imperative research challenge.1 Herein,we provide evidence that galectin-3(Gal-3),a major tissue and circulating biomarker of oxidative stress and inflammation,is significantly up-regulated both in CCM patients and experimentalmodels.Specifically,wholetranscriptome sequencing,qRT-PCR,and Western blotting studies demonstrated a significant up-regulation of Gal-3 expression levels both in surgical CCM specimens and in blood samples of CCM patients.
