We investigated the role of leptin and its interaction with endothelin 1 (ET-1) in fibronectin (FN) synthesis and cardiomyocyte hypertrophy, two characteristic features of diabetic cardiomyopathy.
Methods
Endothelial cells [human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs)] were examined for FN production and neonatal rat cardiomyocytes for hypertrophy, following incubation with glucose, ET-1, leptin and specific blockers. FN, ET-1, leptin and leptin receptors mRNA expression and FN protein were measured. Myocytes were also morphometrically examined. Furthermore, hearts from streptozotocin-diabetic rats were analysed.
Results
Glucose caused increased FN mRNA and protein expression in HUVECs and cardiomyocytes hypertrophy along with upregulation of ET-1 mRNA, leptin mRNA and protein. Glucosemimetic effects were seen with leptin and ET-1. Leptin receptor antagonist (leptin quadruple mutant) and dual endothelin A endothelin B (ETA/ETB) receptor blocker bosentan normalized such abnormalities. Hearts from the diabetic animals showed hypertrophy and similar mRNA changes.
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