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Lyso-globotriaosylceramide downregulates KCa3.1 channel expression to inhibit collagen synthesis in fibroblasts

Title
Lyso-globotriaosylceramide downregulates KCa3.1 channel expression to inhibit collagen synthesis in fibroblasts
Authors
Choi, Ju YeonShin, Mee-YoungSuh, Suk HyoPark, Seonghee
Ewha Authors
서석효박성희
SCOPUS Author ID
서석효scopus; 박성희scopus
Issue Date
2015
Journal Title
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
ISSN
0006-291XJCR Link

1090-2104JCR Link
Citation
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS vol. 468, no. 4, pp. 883 - 888
Keywords
Lyso-globotriaosylceramideKCa3.1 channelFibroblastCalciumCollagen
Publisher
ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE
Indexed
SCI; SCIE; SCOPUS WOS scopus
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Fabry disease is an X-linked lysosomal storage disorder that is caused by a deficiency of a-galactosidase A. The disease ultimately manifests as multiple organ dysfunctions owing to excessive accumulation of globotriaosylceramide (Gb3). Among the several complications of Fabry disease, ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm is relatively common, which is classically associated with connective tissue disorders characterized by abnormal defects or deficiencies in structural proteins such as collagen and elastin. Although an elevated Gb3 level is regarded as a prerequisite for the manifestations of Fabry disease, only this excess accumulation cannot explain the pathophysiology of these complications. Recently, an increased plasma level of Iyso-Gb3 was suggested as a new biomarker in Fabry disease. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the effects of Iyso-Gb3 on the pathogenesis of thoracic ascending aortic aneurysms in Fabry disease, with a particular focus on the responses related to aortic remodeling by fibroblasts. We found that Iyso-Gb3 inhibited the growth of fibroblasts, as well as their differentiation into myofibroblasts, and collagen expression. Moreover, all of these compromised responses could be attributed to the effects of Iyso-Gb3 on downregulation of KCa3.1 channel expression, and these impairments could be rescued when activating the KCa3.1 channel or increasing intracellular Ca2+ concentration. This study provides new evidence that Iyso-Gb3 inhibits the differentiation into myofibroblasts and collagen synthesis of fibroblasts owing to decreased Ca2+ levels by KCa3.1 channel dysfunction. These findings suggest that the KCa3.1 channel can serve as a new target to attenuate and prevent development of ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm in Fabry disease. (C) 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
DOI
10.1016/j.bbrc.2015.11.050
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