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ArticleScientific reports2023

A novel specific aptamer targets cerebrovascular endothelial cells after ischemic stroke.

Heng Hu, Silin Wu, Tae Jin Lee, Aaron M Gusdon, Yuxin Liu, Huimahn A Choi, Xuefang Sophie Ren

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Article in Scientific reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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Heng HuDepartment of Neurosurgery, McGovern School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, MSB 7.134, 6431 Fannin St., Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
Silin WuDepartment of Neurosurgery, McGovern School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, MSB 7.134, 6431 Fannin St., Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
Tae Jin LeeDepartment of Neurosurgery, McGovern School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, MSB 7.134, 6431 Fannin St., Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
Aaron M GusdonDepartment of Neurosurgery, McGovern School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, MSB 7.134, 6431 Fannin St., Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
Yuxin LiuDepartment of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA.
Huimahn A ChoiDepartment of Neurosurgery, McGovern School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, MSB 7.134, 6431 Fannin St., Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
Xuefang Sophie RenDepartment of Neurosurgery, McGovern School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, MSB 7.134, 6431 Fannin St., Houston, TX, 77030, USA. xuefang.ren@uth.tmc.edu.

Funding

MicroRNAs, Mitochondria and the Blood-Brain Barrier - Therapeutic Targets for StrokeR01NS117606 · NINDS · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON · PI Xuefang Sophie Ren · 2023 to 2026
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NINDS NIH HHS R01 NS117606
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cell specific-targeted therapy (CSTT) for acute ischemic stroke remains underdeveloped. Cerebrovascular endothelial cells (CECs) are key components of the blood-brain barrier and are the first brain cells affected by ischemic stroke. After stroke, CEC injury causes insufficient energy supply to neurons and leads to cytotoxic and vasogenic brain edema. Aptamers are short single-stranded RNA or DNA molecules that can bind to specific ligands for cell specific delivery. The expression of vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) is increased on CECs after stroke. Herein, we report that an RNA-based VCAM-1-aptamer can specifically target CECs in stroke brains following transient middle cerebral artery occlusion in mice. Our data demonstrate the potential of an RNA-based aptamer as an effective delivery platform to target CECs after stroke. We believe this method will allow for the development of CSTT for treatment of patients with stroke.

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Brain IschemiaIschemic StrokeStrokeAnimalsBlood-Brain BarrierEndothelial CellsInfarction, Middle Cerebral ArteryMiceRNAVascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1RNAVascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1

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PMID37339993
PMCPMC10282052

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