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ArticleImmunity, inflammation and disease2024

Downregulation of Notch Signaling-Stimulated Genes in Neurovascular Unit Alterations Induced by Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion.

Dewen Ru, Zengyu Zhang, Meng Liu, Xuhui Fan, Yuqi Wang, Yufeng Yan, Ersong Wang

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Dewen RuDepartment of Neurosurgery, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Zengyu ZhangShanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2751-3901
Meng LiuDepartment of Neurosurgery, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Xuhui FanDepartment of Neurosurgery, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Yuqi WangDepartment of Neurosurgery, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Yufeng YanDepartment of Neurosurgery, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Ersong WangDepartment of Neurosurgery, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0019-2474

Funding

This study was supported by the Shanghai Jinshan District Health System Medical Key Specialty Construction Project (JSZK2023B01), the Shanghai Jinshan District Science and Technology Innovation Fund Project (2022-WS-05), and the Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University Backup Discipline Platform Construction Project (HBXK-2022-04).
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Abstract

backgroundChronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) is a key contributor to vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) and is typically associated with blood-brain barrier (BBB) damage. This study investigates the pathological mechanisms underlying CCH-induced neurovascular unit (NVU) alterations.

methodsA mouse model of CCH was established using the bilateral common carotid artery stenosis (BCAS) procedure. Decreased cerebral blood flow (CBF) and impaired BBB integrity were assessed. Brain microvessel (BMV)-specific transcriptome profiles were analyzed using RNA-seq, supplemented with published single-cell RNA-seq data.

resultsRNA-seq revealed neuroinflammation-related gene activation and significant downregulation of Notch signaling pathway genes in BMVs post-BCAS. Upregulated differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were enriched in microglia/macrophages, while downregulated DEGs were prominent in endothelial cells and pericytes. Enhanced activation of vascular-associated microglia (VAM) was linked to neurovascular alterations.

conclusionCCH induces significant NVU changes, marked by microglia-associated neuroinflammation and Notch signaling downregulation. These insights highlight potential therapeutic targets for treating neuroinflammatory and vascular-related neurodegenerative diseases.

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Blood-Brain BarrierDown-RegulationMicrogliaReceptors, NotchSignal TransductionAnimalsCarotid StenosisCerebrovascular CirculationDisease Models, AnimalEndothelial CellsMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLTranscriptomeReceptors, Notchbrain microvesselchronic cerebral hypoperfusionmicroglialneuroinflammationNotch signaling pathway

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