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ArticlePloS one2015

The Neuropilin-1 Inhibitor, ATWLPPR Peptide, Prevents Experimental Diabetes-Induced Retinal Injury by Preserving Vascular Integrity and Decreasing Oxidative Stress.

Jun Wang, Shuaiwei Wang, Mengling Li, Dongdong Wu, Fang Liu, Ruisheng Yang, Shaoping Ji, Ailing Ji, Yanzhang Li

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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Structure-Function Relationships in the Rodent Streptozotocin-Induced Model for Diabetic Retinopathy: A Systematic Review.Journal of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics : the official journal of the Association for Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics · 2022
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9 authors.

Jun WangMedical College of Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China.
Shuaiwei WangMedical College of Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China.
Mengling LiMedical College of Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China.
Dongdong WuMedical College of Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China.
Fang LiuThe First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China.
Ruisheng YangThe First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China.
Shaoping JiMedical College of Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China.
Ailing JiMedical College of Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China.
Yanzhang LiMedical College of Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neuropilin-1 (NRP-1) is a transmembrane glycoprotein. As a VEGF co-receptor, NRP1 significantly enhances VEGFR2 signaling and promotes vascular permeability and migration. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of an NRP-1 inhibitor, ATWLPPR peptide, on the early stages of diabetic retinopathy. Eight-week-old male C57BL/6 mice were divided into three groups: a Normal group, a Diabetes (DB) ATWLPPR treatment group and a DB saline group. Electroretinography (ERG), fundus fluorescence angiography (FFA) and leukostasis were examined to evaluate the retinal injury induced by diabetes at the end of the fifth week after STZ injection. Occludin expression and extravasation of albumin were measured to determine the extent of vascular injury. The oxidative stress level and the levels of inflammation-associated proteins were also assayed. The results indicated that treatment with ATWLPPR prevents the abnormal condition of ERG (amplitudes of b-wave decreased and implicit time increased) and vascular injury (occludin degradation and increase in extravasated albumin). These effects were associated with a reduction in the oxidase stress level and the expression of VEGF, GFAP, and ICAM-1. We conclude that ATWLPPR, an NRP-1 inhibitor, may reduce the early retinal damage induced by diabetes by preserving vascular integrity and decreasing the oxidative stress level. Blockade of NRP-1 may be a new therapeutic strategy for the early stages of DR.

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AnimalsDiabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalDiabetic RetinopathyMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLNeuropilin-1OligopeptidesOxidative StressReceptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth FactorRetinal VesselsVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AAla-Thr-Trp-Leu-Pro-Pro-ArgNeuropilin-1OligopeptidesReceptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth FactorVascular Endothelial Growth Factor A

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PMID26554379
PMCPMC4640834

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