Role of CB1 Cannabinoid Receptors in Vascular Responses and Vascular Remodeling of the Aorta in Female Mice
Both the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and estrogens have significant roles in cardiovascular control processes. Cannabinoid type 1 receptors (CB<sub>1</sub>Rs) mediate acute vasodilator and hypotensive effects, although their role in cardiovascular pathological conditions is still contro...
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| author | Bálint Bányai Zsolt Vass Stella Kiss Anikó Balogh Dóra Brandhuber Gellért Karvaly Krisztián Kovács György L. Nádasy László Hunyady Gabriella Dörnyei Eszter Mária Horváth Mária Szekeres |
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| description | Both the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and estrogens have significant roles in cardiovascular control processes. Cannabinoid type 1 receptors (CB<sub>1</sub>Rs) mediate acute vasodilator and hypotensive effects, although their role in cardiovascular pathological conditions is still controversial. Estrogens exert cardiovascular protection in females. We aimed to study the impact of ECS on vascular functions. Experiments were performed on CB<sub>1</sub>R knockout (CB<sub>1</sub>R KO) and wild-type (WT) female mice. Plasma estrogen metabolite levels were determined. Abdominal aortas were isolated for myography and histology. Vascular effects of phenylephrine (Phe), angiotensin II, acetylcholine (Ach) and estradiol (E2) were obtained and repeated with inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase (NOS, Nω-nitro-L-arginine) and of cyclooxygenase (COX, indomethacin). Histological stainings (hematoxylin-eosin, resorcin-fuchsin) and immunostainings for endothelial NOS (eNOS), COX-2, estrogen receptors (ER-α, ER-β) were performed. Conjugated E2 levels were higher in CB<sub>1</sub>R KO compared to WT mice. Vasorelaxation responses to Ach and E2 were increased in CB<sub>1</sub>R KO mice, attenuated by NOS-inhibition. COX-inhibition decreased Phe-contractions, while it increased Ach-relaxation in the WT group but not in the CB<sub>1</sub>R KO. Effects of indomethacin on E2-relaxation in CB<sub>1</sub>R KO became opposite to that observed in WT. Histology revealed lower intima/media thickness and COX-2 density, higher eNOS and lower ER-β density in CB<sub>1</sub>R KO than in WT mice. CB<sub>1</sub>R KO female mice are characterized by increased vasorelaxation associated with increased utilization of endothelial NO and a decreased impact of constrictor prostanoids. Our results indicate that the absence or inhibition of CB<sub>1</sub>Rs may have beneficial vascular effects. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4094a8a7c5974cc2a8c4868bc1c70e1a2023-11-24T14:47:34ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences1661-65961422-00672023-11-0124221642910.3390/ijms242216429Role of CB1 Cannabinoid Receptors in Vascular Responses and Vascular Remodeling of the Aorta in Female MiceBálint Bányai0Zsolt Vass1Stella Kiss2Anikó Balogh3Dóra Brandhuber4Gellért Karvaly5Krisztián Kovács6György L. Nádasy7László Hunyady8Gabriella Dörnyei9Eszter Mária Horváth10Mária Szekeres11Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, 37-47 Tűzoltó Street, 1094 Budapest, HungaryDepartment of Morphology and Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Semmelweis University, 17 Vas Street, 1088 Budapest, HungaryDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, 37-47 Tűzoltó Street, 1094 Budapest, HungaryDepartment of Morphology and Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Semmelweis University, 17 Vas Street, 1088 Budapest, HungaryDepartment of Morphology and Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Semmelweis University, 17 Vas Street, 1088 Budapest, HungaryDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, 4 Nagyvárad Square, 1089 Budapest, HungaryDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, 4 Nagyvárad Square, 1089 Budapest, HungaryDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, 37-47 Tűzoltó Street, 1094 Budapest, HungaryDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, 37-47 Tűzoltó Street, 1094 Budapest, HungaryDepartment of Morphology and Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Semmelweis University, 17 Vas Street, 1088 Budapest, HungaryDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, 37-47 Tűzoltó Street, 1094 Budapest, HungaryDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, 37-47 Tűzoltó Street, 1094 Budapest, HungaryBoth the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and estrogens have significant roles in cardiovascular control processes. Cannabinoid type 1 receptors (CB<sub>1</sub>Rs) mediate acute vasodilator and hypotensive effects, although their role in cardiovascular pathological conditions is still controversial. Estrogens exert cardiovascular protection in females. We aimed to study the impact of ECS on vascular functions. Experiments were performed on CB<sub>1</sub>R knockout (CB<sub>1</sub>R KO) and wild-type (WT) female mice. Plasma estrogen metabolite levels were determined. Abdominal aortas were isolated for myography and histology. Vascular effects of phenylephrine (Phe), angiotensin II, acetylcholine (Ach) and estradiol (E2) were obtained and repeated with inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase (NOS, Nω-nitro-L-arginine) and of cyclooxygenase (COX, indomethacin). Histological stainings (hematoxylin-eosin, resorcin-fuchsin) and immunostainings for endothelial NOS (eNOS), COX-2, estrogen receptors (ER-α, ER-β) were performed. Conjugated E2 levels were higher in CB<sub>1</sub>R KO compared to WT mice. Vasorelaxation responses to Ach and E2 were increased in CB<sub>1</sub>R KO mice, attenuated by NOS-inhibition. COX-inhibition decreased Phe-contractions, while it increased Ach-relaxation in the WT group but not in the CB<sub>1</sub>R KO. Effects of indomethacin on E2-relaxation in CB<sub>1</sub>R KO became opposite to that observed in WT. Histology revealed lower intima/media thickness and COX-2 density, higher eNOS and lower ER-β density in CB<sub>1</sub>R KO than in WT mice. CB<sub>1</sub>R KO female mice are characterized by increased vasorelaxation associated with increased utilization of endothelial NO and a decreased impact of constrictor prostanoids. Our results indicate that the absence or inhibition of CB<sub>1</sub>Rs may have beneficial vascular effects.https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/22/16429endocannabinoidcannabinoid type 1 receptorestrogen receptorvascular remodelingendothelium |
| spellingShingle | Bálint Bányai Zsolt Vass Stella Kiss Anikó Balogh Dóra Brandhuber Gellért Karvaly Krisztián Kovács György L. Nádasy László Hunyady Gabriella Dörnyei Eszter Mária Horváth Mária Szekeres Role of CB1 Cannabinoid Receptors in Vascular Responses and Vascular Remodeling of the Aorta in Female Mice International Journal of Molecular Sciences endocannabinoid cannabinoid type 1 receptor estrogen receptor vascular remodeling endothelium |
| title | Role of CB1 Cannabinoid Receptors in Vascular Responses and Vascular Remodeling of the Aorta in Female Mice |
| title_full | Role of CB1 Cannabinoid Receptors in Vascular Responses and Vascular Remodeling of the Aorta in Female Mice |
| title_fullStr | Role of CB1 Cannabinoid Receptors in Vascular Responses and Vascular Remodeling of the Aorta in Female Mice |
| title_full_unstemmed | Role of CB1 Cannabinoid Receptors in Vascular Responses and Vascular Remodeling of the Aorta in Female Mice |
| title_short | Role of CB1 Cannabinoid Receptors in Vascular Responses and Vascular Remodeling of the Aorta in Female Mice |
| title_sort | role of cb1 cannabinoid receptors in vascular responses and vascular remodeling of the aorta in female mice |
| topic | endocannabinoid cannabinoid type 1 receptor estrogen receptor vascular remodeling endothelium |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/22/16429 |
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