Hypoxia Marker Carbonic Anhydrase IX Is Present in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Tissue and Plasma

Autor: Katarina Grossmannova, Monika Barathova, Petra Belvoncikova, Viliam Lauko, Lucia Csaderova, Jan Tomka, Tomas Dulka, Jaromir Pastorek, Juraj Madaric
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 23, Iss 2, p 879 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1422-0067
1661-6596
DOI: 10.3390/ijms23020879
Popis: Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are a significant cause of premature deaths worldwide. Since there is no specific treatment for reducing AAA progression, it is crucial to understand the pathogenesis leading to aneurysm wall weakening/remodeling and identify new proteins involved in this process which could subsequently serve as novel therapeutic targets. In this study, we analyzed the presence of the hypoxia-related proteins carbonic anhydrase IX (CA IX), hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α), and AKT as the key molecule in the phosphoinositide-3-kinase pathway in the AAA wall. Additionally, we used a blood-based assay to examine soluble CA IX (s-CA IX) levels in the plasma of AAA patients. Using western blotting, we detected CA IX protein in 12 out of 15 AAA tissue samples. Immunohistochemistry staining proved CA IX expression in the media of the aneurysmal wall. Evaluation of phosphorylated (p-AKT) and total AKT showed elevated levels of both forms in AAA compared to normal aorta. Using ELISA, we determined the concentration of s-CA IX >20 pg/mL in 13 out of 15 AAA patients. Results obtained from in silico analysis of CA9 and aneurysm-associated genes suggest a role for CA IX in aneurysmal wall remodeling. Our results prove the presence of hypoxia-related CA IX in AAA tissues and indicate a possible role of CA IX in hypoxia-associated cardiovascular diseases.
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