scholarly journals Reverse cholesterol transport in the rat. Studies using the isolated perfused spleen in conjunction with the perfused liver

1991 ◽  
Vol 279 (2) ◽  
pp. 503-508 ◽  
Author(s):  
M A Mindham ◽  
P A Mayes
Keyword(s):  
Reverse Cholesterol Transport ◽  
Liver Perfusion ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Cholesterol Transport ◽  
Perfused Liver ◽  
Unesterified Cholesterol ◽  
Rapid Exchange ◽  
Net Release ◽  
Complete Process

1. A new method combining the use of an isolated perfused extrahepatic tissue with a perfused liver was developed as a model system for the study of reverse cholesterol transport. Rat spleens, initially labelled in vivo with [3H]cholesterol, were perfused for 3 h with whole blood. The spleen was then replaced with an isolated rat liver, whose uptake of cholesterol from the spleen-derived blood and excretion of cholesterol into bile constituents were determined. 2. During spleen perfusion, a net release of cholesterol mass and radioactivity to lipoproteins was observed. 3. During liver perfusion, there was also a rapid exchange or transport of unesterified cholesterol between high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and the liver, in particular with HDL2 (d = 1.085-1.125). 4. The liver showed an increased uptake of cholesteryl ester from serum that had previously been used in spleen perfusion. 5. Approximately half of the [3H]cholesterol released by the spleen was recovered in erythrocytes. During subsequent liver perfusion there was a substantial uptake of radioactivity from the erythrocytes, although less than that recorded from serum lipoproteins. 6. In all experiments there was significant excretion of [3H]cholesterol into bile; most (85%) was in bile acids. Thus the complete process of reverse cholesterol transport is observed in this dual-perfusion system.

scholarly journals Application of simultaneous spleen and liver perfusion to the study of reverse cholesterol transport

1994 ◽  
Vol 302 (1) ◽  
pp. 207-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
M A Mindham ◽  
P A Mayes
Keyword(s):  
Cholesteryl Ester ◽  
Reverse Cholesterol Transport ◽  
Liver Perfusion ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Cholesterol Transport ◽  
Serum Lipoproteins ◽  
Unesterified Cholesterol ◽  
Net Uptake ◽  
High Haematocrit

1. A new method to isolate and perfuse the rat spleen and liver simultaneously with a common blood perfusate at high haematocrit was developed. The spleen was pre-labelled with [3H]cholesterol, enabling reverse cholesterol transport from an extrahepatic tissue to the blood and thence to the liver and bile to be studied in a single preparation in vitro. 2. The presence of the liver significantly increased the release of [3H]cholesterol from the spleen by 15%, compared with experiments where the spleen was perfused alone. 3. There was a substantial release of [3H]cholesterol and cholesterol mass from the spleen to serum lipoproteins, the majority (80%) to high-density lipoprotein (HDL), in which cholesteryl ester accumulated. 4. The HDL subfractions HDL2 and HDL3 (d 1.085-1.250) were most important for removal of cholesterol from the spleen, whereas HDL1 and HDL2 (d 1.050-1.125) were important for delivery of cholesterol to the liver, a net uptake of cholesteryl ester occurring only from these fractions. 5. Approximately half of the [3H]cholesterol released by the spleen was recovered in erythrocytes. Also, in experiments utilizing a lipoprotein-free perfusate containing erythrocytes, a substantial quantity of [3H]cholesterol was transported and/or exchanged into the liver and bile, indicating that erythrocytes play an important role in the equilibration of unesterified cholesterol between the tissues.

scholarly journals Reverse cholesterol transport in the isolated perfused rat spleen

1990 ◽  
Vol 268 (2) ◽  
pp. 499-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
M A Mindham ◽  
P A Mayes ◽  
N E Miller
Keyword(s):  
Whole Blood ◽  
Chemical Potential ◽  
Specific Radioactivity ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Potential Gradient ◽  
Cholesterol Transport ◽  
Unesterified Cholesterol ◽  
Chemical Potential Gradient ◽  
High Specific Radioactivity

1. A method has been developed which enables the rat spleen to be loaded in vivo with [3H]cholesterol to a high specific radioactivity using cholesterol-labelled erythrocytes. The erythrocytes were shown to be rapidly degraded by the spleen and not released intact during subsequent perfusion. 2. When labelled spleens were perfused with whole blood or serum, lipoproteins in the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) range were shown to be the principal lipoprotein vehicles for the removal of cholesterol, the specific radioactivity of cholesterol being much greater in the HDL fractions than in other lipoproteins, particularly in the d 1.175-1.210 fraction. 3. The formation of [3H]cholesteryl ester was restricted to the major HDL fractions. 4. Experiments utilizing individual HDL fractions added to a basal perfusate indicated that HDL1 (d 1.050-1.085) was of less importance in the removal of cholesterol from the spleen than HDL subfractions of higher density. Also, a decrease in density of the lipoproteins was observed during perfusion, concurrent with uptake of cholesterol, especially in the d 1.085-1.125 subfraction. 5. When [3H]cholesterol-labelled spleens were perfused with whole blood, about half of the radioactivity released was detected in erythrocytes, indicating a rapid exchange or transport of cholesterol. Thus erythrocytes could play an important role in the transfer of unesterified cholesterol when the chemical potential gradient is favourable.

scholarly journals Evidence for reverse cholesterol transport in vivo from liver endothelial cells to parenchymal cells and bile by high-density lipoprotein

1990 ◽  
Vol 268 (3) ◽  
pp. 685-691 ◽  
Author(s):  
H F Bakkeren ◽  
F Kuipers ◽  
R J Vonk ◽  
T J C Van Berkel
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
High Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Kupffer Cells ◽  
Reverse Cholesterol Transport ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Cholesterol Transport ◽  
Cholesterol Esters ◽  
Liver Endothelial Cells ◽  
Parenchymal Cells

Acetylated low-density lipoprotein (acetyl-LDL), biologically labelled in the cholesterol moiety of cholesteryl oleate, was injected into control and oestrogen-treated rats. The serum clearance, the distribution among the various lipoproteins, the hepatic localization and the biliary secretion of the [3H]cholesterol moiety were determined at various times after injection. In order to monitor the intrahepatic metabolism of the cholesterol esters of acetyl-LDL in vivo, the liver was subdivided into parenchymal, endothelial and Kupffer cells by a low-temperature cell-isolation procedure. In both control and oestrogen-treated rats, acetyl-LDL is rapidly cleared from the circulation, mainly by the liver endothelial cells. Subsequently, the cholesterol esters are hydrolysed, and within 1 h after injection, about 60% of the cell- associated cholesterol is released. The [3H]cholesterol is mainly recovered in the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) range of the serum of control rats, while low levels of radioactivity are detected in serum of oestrogen-treated rats. In control rats cholesterol is transported from endothelial cells to parenchymal cells (reverse cholesterol transport), where it is converted into bile acids and secreted into bile. The data thus provide evidence that HDL can serve as acceptors for cholesterol from endothelial cells in vivo, whereby efficient delivery to the parenchymal cells and bile is assured. In oestrogen-treated rats the radioactivity from the endothelial cells is released with similar kinetics as in control rats. However, only a small percentage of radioactivity is found in the HDL fraction and an increased uptake of radioactivity in Kupffer cells is observed. The secretion of radioactivity into bile is greatly delayed in oestrogen-treated rats. It is concluded that, in the absence of extracellular lipoproteins, endothelial cells can still release cholesterol, although for efficient transport to liver parenchymal cells and bile, HDL is indispensable.

scholarly journals Human ApoA-I Overexpression Enhances Macrophage-Specific Reverse Cholesterol Transport but Fails to Prevent Inherited Diabesity in Mice

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Méndez-Lara ◽  
Núria Farré ◽  
David Santos ◽  
Andrea Rivas-Urbina ◽  
Jari Metso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Reverse Cholesterol Transport ◽  
Caloric Intake ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Ldl Oxidation ◽  
Cholesterol Transport ◽  
Metabolic Complications ◽  
Hdl Function

Human apolipoprotein A-I (hApoA-I) overexpression improves high-density lipoprotein (HDL) function and the metabolic complications of obesity. We used a mouse model of diabesity, the db/db mouse, to examine the effects of hApoA-I on the two main functional properties of HDL, i.e., macrophage-specific reverse cholesterol transport (m-RCT) in vivo and the antioxidant potential, as well as the phenotypic features of obesity. HApoA-I transgenic (hA-I) mice were bred with nonobese control (db/+) mice to generate hApoA-I-overexpressing db/+ offspring, which were subsequently bred to obtain hA-I-db/db mice. Overexpression of hApoA-I significantly increased weight gain and the incidence of fatty liver in db/db mice. Weight gain was mainly explained by the increased caloric intake of hA-I-db/db mice (>1.2-fold). Overexpression of hApoA-I also produced a mixed type of dyslipidemia in db/db mice. Despite these deleterious effects, the overexpression of hApoA-I partially restored m-RCT in db/db mice to levels similar to nonobese control mice. Moreover, HDL from hA-I-db/db mice also enhanced the protection against low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation compared with HDL from db/db mice. In conclusion, overexpression of hApoA-I in db/db mice enhanced two main anti-atherogenic HDL properties while exacerbating weight gain and the fatty liver phenotype. These adverse metabolic side-effects were also observed in obese mice subjected to long-term HDL-based therapies in independent studies and might raise concerns regarding the use of hApoA-I-mediated therapy in obese humans.

scholarly journals Effects of Native and Myeloperoxidase-Modified Apolipoprotein A-I on Reverse Cholesterol Transport and Atherosclerosis in Mice

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 779-789 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernd Hewing ◽  
Saj Parathath ◽  
Tessa Barrett ◽  
Wing Ki Kellie Chung ◽  
Yaritzy M. Astudillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reverse Cholesterol Transport ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Cholesterol Transport ◽  
Atherosclerotic Plaques ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Atp Binding Cassette Transporter ◽  
Apolipoprotein A ◽  
Deficient Mice ◽  
Mediated Oxidation

Objective— Preclinical and clinical studies have shown beneficial effects of infusions of apolipoprotein A-I (ApoA-I) on atherosclerosis. ApoA-I is also a target for myeloperoxidase-mediated oxidation, leading in vitro to a loss of its ability to promote ATP-binding cassette transporter A1-dependent macrophage cholesterol efflux. Therefore, we hypothesized that myeloperoxidase-mediated ApoA-I oxidation would impair its promotion of reverse cholesterol transport in vivo and the beneficial effects on atherosclerotic plaques. Approach and Results— ApoA-I −/− or apolipoprotein E–deficient mice were subcutaneously injected with native human ApoA-I, oxidized human ApoA-I (myeloperoxidase/hydrogen peroxide/chloride treated), or carrier. Although early postinjection (8 hours) levels of total ApoA-I in plasma were similar for native versus oxidized human ApoA-I, native ApoA-I primarily resided within the high-density lipoprotein fraction, whereas the majority of oxidized human ApoA-I was highly cross-linked and not high-density lipoprotein particle associated, consistent with impaired ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 interaction. In ApoA-I −/− mice, ApoA-I oxidation significantly impaired reverse cholesterol transport in vivo. In advanced aortic root atherosclerotic plaques of apolipoprotein E–deficient mice, native ApoA-I injections led to significant decreases in lipid content, macrophage number, and an increase in collagen content; in contrast, oxidized human ApoA-I failed to mediate these changes. The decrease in plaque macrophages with native ApoA-I was accompanied by significant induction of their chemokine receptor CCR7. Furthermore, only native ApoA-I injections led to a significant reduction of inflammatory M1 and increase in anti-inflammatory M2 macrophage markers in the plaques. Conclusions— Myeloperoxidase-mediated oxidation renders ApoA-I dysfunctional and unable to (1) promote reverse cholesterol transport, (2) mediate beneficial changes in the composition of atherosclerotic plaques, and (3) pacify the inflammatory status of plaque macrophages.

scholarly journals Phospholipid transfer protein deficiency in mice impairs macrophage reverse cholesterol transport in vivo

2016 ◽  
Vol 241 (13) ◽  
pp. 1466-1472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanhong Si ◽  
Ying Zhang ◽  
Xiaofeng Chen ◽  
Lei Zhai ◽  
Guanghai Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Reverse Cholesterol Transport ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
High Density ◽  
Protein Deficiency ◽  
Cholesterol Transport ◽  
Phospholipid Transfer Protein ◽  
Transfer Protein ◽  
Phospholipid Transfer

Phospholipid transfer protein is expressed in various cell types and secreted into plasma, where it transfers phospholipids between lipoproteins and modulates the composition of high-density lipoprotein particles. Phospholipid transfer protein deficiency in vivo can lower high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level significantly and impact the biological quality of high-density lipoprotein. Considering high-density lipoprotein was a critical determinant for reverse cholesterol transport, we investigated the role of systemic phospholipid transfer protein deficiency in macrophage reverse cholesterol transport in vivo. After the littermate phospholipid transfer protein KO and WT mice were fed high-fat diet for one month, they were injected intraperitoneally with 3H-cholesterol-labeled and acLDL-loaded macrophages. Then the appearance of 3H-tracer in plasma, liver, bile, intestinal wall, and feces over 48 h was determined. Plasma lipid analysis indicated phospholipid transfer protein deficiency lowered total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein-C and apolipoprotein A1 levels significantly but increased triglyceride level in mice. The isotope tracing experiment showed 3H-cholesterol of plasma was decreased by 68% for male and 62% for female, and 3H-tracer of bile was decreased by 37% for male and 21% for female in phospholipid transfer protein KO mice compared with WT mice. However, there was no difference in liver, and 3H-tracer of intestinal wall was increased by 43% for male and 27% for female. Finally, 3H-tracer of fecal excretion in phospholipid transfer protein KO mice was reduced significantly by 36% for male and 43% for female during 0–24 h period, but there was no significant difference during 24–48 h period. Meanwhile, Western Blot analysis showed the expressions of reverse cholesterol transport -related protein liver X receptor α (LXRα), ATP binding cassette transporter A1, and cholesterol 7α-hydroxylase A1 were upregulated in liver of phospholipid transfer protein KO mice compared with WT mice. These data reveal that systemic phospholipid transfer protein deficiency in mice impairs macrophage-specific reverse cholesterol transport in vivo.

Smoking prevents the intravascular remodeling of high-density lipoprotein particles: implications for reverse cholesterol transport

Metabolism ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 53 (7) ◽  
pp. 858-862 ◽  
Author(s):  
Águeda C.M Zaratin ◽  
Eder C.R Quintão ◽  
Andrei C Sposito ◽  
Valéria S Nunes ◽  
Ana Maria Lottenberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Reverse Cholesterol Transport ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
High Density ◽  
Cholesterol Transport ◽  
Lipoprotein Particles
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