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Open Access 01-12-2014 | Research article

Manipulation of valve composition to elucidate the role of collagen in aortic valve calcification

Authors: Karien J Rodriguez, Laura M Piechura, Ana M Porras, Kristyn S Masters

Published in: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

Background

Extracellular matrix (ECM) disarray is found in calcific aortic valvular disease (CAVD), yet much remains to be learned about the role of individual ECM components in valvular interstitial cell (VIC) function and dysfunction. Previous clinical analyses have shown that calcification is associated with decreased collagen content, while previous in vitro work has suggested that the presence of collagen attenuates the responsiveness of VICs to pro-calcific stimuli. The current study uses whole leaflet cultures to examine the contributions of endogenous collagen in regulating the phenotype and calcification of VICs.

Methods

A “top-down” approach was used to characterize changes in VIC phenotype in response to collagen alterations in the native 3D environment. Collagen-deficient leaflets were created via enzymatic treatment and cultured statically for six days in vitro. After culture, leaflets were harvested for analysis of DNA, proliferation, apoptosis, ECM composition, calcification, and gene/protein expression.

Results

In general, disruption of collagen was associated with increased expression of disease markers by VICs in whole organ leaflet culture. Compared to intact control leaflets, collagen-deficient leaflets demonstrated increased VIC proliferation and apoptosis, increased expression of disease-related markers such as alpha-smooth muscle actin, alkaline phosphatase, and osteocalcin, and an increase in calcification as evidenced by positive von Kossa staining.

Conclusions

These results indicate that disruption of the endogenous collagen structure in aortic valves is sufficient to stimulate pathological consequences in valve leaflet cultures, thereby highlighting the importance of collagen and the valve extracellular matrix in general in maintaining homeostasis of the valve phenotype.

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The pre-publication history for this paper can be accessed here:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/29/prepub

Title: Manipulation of valve composition to elucidate the role of collagen in aortic valve calcification
Authors: Karien J Rodriguez
Laura M Piechura
Ana M Porras
Kristyn S Masters
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2261
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2261-14-29

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