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Uncaria rhynchophylla induces angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo.
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
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| Author | Choi, Do-Young Huh, J. E. Lee, Jae-Dong Cho, Eun-Mi Baek, Y. H. Yang, Ha-Ru Cho, Yoon-Je Kim, Kang-Il Kim, Deog-Yoon Park, Dong-Suk |
| Copyright Year | 2005 |
| Abstract | Angiogenesis consists of the proliferation, migration, and differentiation of endothelial cells, and angiogenic factors and matrix protein interactions modulate this process. The aim of this study was to determine the angiogenic properties of Uncaria rhynchophylla. Uncaria rhynchophylla significantly enhanced human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) proliferation in a dose-dependent manner. Neutralization of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) or basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) by monoclonal antibody suppressed the Uncaria rhynchophylla stimulatory effect on proliferation. In addition, Uncaria rhynchophylla significantly increased chemotactic-migration on gelatin and tubular structures on Matrigel of HUVECs in a dose-dependent manner. Interestingly, Uncaria rhynchophylla dose-dependently increased VEGF, and bFGF gene expression and protein secretion of HUVEC. The angiogenic activity of Uncaria rhynchophylla was confirmed using an in vivo Matrigel angiogenesis model, showing promotion of blood vessel formation. These results suggest that Uncaria rhynchophylla could potentially used to accelerate vascular wound healing or to promote the growth of collateral blood vessel in ischemic tissues. |
| Starting Page | 578 |
| Ending Page | 585 |
| Page Count | 8 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://bpb.pharm.or.jp/bpb/200512/b12_2248.pdf |
| PubMed reference number | 16327159v1 |
| Volume Number | 28 |
| Issue Number | 12 |
| Journal | Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Angiogenic Process Blood Vessel Body tissue Cat's Claw Cerebrovascular Disorders Endothelial Growth Factors Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 Gene Expression Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells Monoclonal Antibodies Protein Secretion Tumor Angiogenesis Umbilicus (Anatomy) Uncaria rhynchophylla stem Wound Healing matrigel |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |