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Role of Fibrin Matrix in Angiogenesis

Role of Fibrin Matrix in Angiogenesis Abstract: Angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels from existing vessels, plays an important role during development. In the adult, it is limited to the female reproductive system and to tissue repair and pathological conditions. Repair associated angiogenesis is usually accompanied by the presence of inflammatory cells, vascular leakage, and fibrin deposition. The temporary fibrin matrix acts, not only as a sealing matrix, but also as a scaffolding for invading leukocytes and endothelial cells during tissue repair. We have used a three‐dimensional fibrin matrix to study the outgrowth of human microvascular endothelial cells in capillary‐like tubular structures. This process is induced by the simultaneous addition of an angiogenic growth factor (bFGF or VEGF) and the cytokine TNFα, and is enhanced by hypoxia. It involves proteolytic activities, in particular cell bound urokinase/plasmin and matrix metalloproteinase activities. Modulation of the fibrin structure markedly affects the extent and stability of capillary tube formation in vitro. Preparation of fibrin at different pH (7.0–7.8) or crosslinking of the fibrin matrix induces differences in fibrin matrix rigidity and structure. This is accompanied by a change in capillary ingrowth. Heparins, in particular low molecular weight heparins, modulate the fibrin structure and by this action affect angiogenesis in vitro. A mutant fibrinogenNieuwegein, which lacks the terminal part of the Aα chain of fibrin harboring an RGD sequence and the transglutaminase sequence, provided additional evidence that the structure of fibrin is an important determinant for angiogenesis. These findings may have impact on improving wound healing and on influencing angiogenesis in malignancies with a fibrinous stroma. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences Wiley

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0077-8923
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1749-6632
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10.1111/j.1749-6632.2001.tb03526.x
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Abstract: Angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels from existing vessels, plays an important role during development. In the adult, it is limited to the female reproductive system and to tissue repair and pathological conditions. Repair associated angiogenesis is usually accompanied by the presence of inflammatory cells, vascular leakage, and fibrin deposition. The temporary fibrin matrix acts, not only as a sealing matrix, but also as a scaffolding for invading leukocytes and endothelial cells during tissue repair. We have used a three‐dimensional fibrin matrix to study the outgrowth of human microvascular endothelial cells in capillary‐like tubular structures. This process is induced by the simultaneous addition of an angiogenic growth factor (bFGF or VEGF) and the cytokine TNFα, and is enhanced by hypoxia. It involves proteolytic activities, in particular cell bound urokinase/plasmin and matrix metalloproteinase activities. Modulation of the fibrin structure markedly affects the extent and stability of capillary tube formation in vitro. Preparation of fibrin at different pH (7.0–7.8) or crosslinking of the fibrin matrix induces differences in fibrin matrix rigidity and structure. This is accompanied by a change in capillary ingrowth. Heparins, in particular low molecular weight heparins, modulate the fibrin structure and by this action affect angiogenesis in vitro. A mutant fibrinogenNieuwegein, which lacks the terminal part of the Aα chain of fibrin harboring an RGD sequence and the transglutaminase sequence, provided additional evidence that the structure of fibrin is an important determinant for angiogenesis. These findings may have impact on improving wound healing and on influencing angiogenesis in malignancies with a fibrinous stroma.

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Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences – Wiley

Published: Jan 1, 2001

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