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Everolimus limits aortic aneurysm in the apolipoprotein E-deficient mouse by downregulating C-C chemokine receptor 2 positive monocytes
Objective: We aimed to determine the effect of mechanistic target of rapamycin inhibitor everolimus on abdominal aortic aneurysm within the angiotensin II (A2)-infused apolipoprotein E–deficient mouse model.
Approach and Results: Abdominal aortic aneurysm was induced via subcutaneous infusion of A2. Flow cytometry demonstrated increased circulating and aortic C-C chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) monocytes during A2 infusion. The number of CCR2 monocytes present within the aorta was positively correlated with suprarenal aortic diameter. Simultaneous infusion of everolimus via a second subcutaneous osmotic micropump inhibited A2-induced aortic dilatation. Using flow cytometry and Western blot analysis, decreased aortic dilatation was associated with reduced development of CCR2 bone marrow monocytes, fewer numbers of circulating CCR2 monocytes, and lower aortic CCR2 concentration. In vitro, everolimus inhibited A2-stimulated production of interferon (IFN)-γ and IFNγ-induced CCR2 expression in apolipoprotein E–deficient mouse bone marrow monocytes. Further, everolimus diminished IFNγ/lipopolysaccharide-stimulated M1 polarization in apolipoprotein E–deficient mouse bone marrow monocyte–differentiated macrophages.
Conclusions: Systemic administration of everolimus limits aortic aneurysm in the A2-infused apolipoprotein E–deficient mouse model via suppressed development of bone marrow CCR2 monocytes and reduced egress of these cells into the circulation.
History
Publication title
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular BiologyVolume
33Issue
4Pagination
814-821ISSN
1079-5642Department/School
Menzies Institute for Medical ResearchPublisher
American Heart AssociationPlace of publication
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