| Abnormal levels of circulating endothelial progenitor cells during exacerbations of COPD. | |
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PMID: 20082199 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality is increased in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Reduced levels of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are associated with increased risk of death in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). Likewise, during acute events of CAD, the number of circulating EPCs increases under the influence of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and systemic inflammation. Abnormal levels of circulating EPCs have been reported in patients with COPD. However, the response of EPCs to episodes of exacerbation of the disease (ECOPD) has not been investigated yet. We hypothesized that similar to what occurs during acute events of CAD, levels of circulating EPCs would increase during ECOPD. We compared levels of circulating EPCs (assessed by the % of CD34(+)KDR(+) cells determined by flow cytometry) in patients hospitalized because of ECOPD (n = 35; 65 +/- 9 years [mean +/- SD]; FEV(1) = 46 +/- 15% predicted), patients with stable COPD (n = 44; 68 +/- 8 years; FEV(1) = 49 +/- 17% predicted), smokers with normal lung function (n = 10; 60 +/- 9 years), and healthy never smokers (n = 10; 62 +/- 4 years). To investigate potential mechanisms of EPC regulation, we assessed both VEGF and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsC-RP) in plasma. Our results show that EPC levels were higher (p < 0.05) in patients with ECOPD (1.46 +/- 1.63%) than in those with stable disease (0.68 +/- 0.83%), healthy smokers (0.65 +/- 1.11%), and healthy never smokers (1.05 +/- 1.36%). The percentage of circulating EPCs was positively related to VEGF plasma levels during ECOPD (r = 0.51, p = 0.003). In a subset of 12 patients who could be studied during both ECOPD and clinical stability, the EPCs levels increased during ECOPD. We conclude that EPC levels are increased during ECOPD, likely in relation to VEGF upregulation. |
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Authors:
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Ernest Sala; Cristina Villena; Catalina Balaguer; Angel Ríos; Carlos Fernández-Palomeque; Borja G Cosío; Javier García; Aina Noguera; Alvar Agustí |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2010-01-14 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Lung Volume: 188 ISSN: 1432-1750 ISO Abbreviation: Lung Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-08 Completed Date: 2010-10-25 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7701875 Medline TA: Lung Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 331-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Servei de Pneumologia, Hospital Universitari Son Dureta, 07014, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. ernest.sala@ssib.es |
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Aged Antigens, CD34 / blood C-Reactive Protein / analysis Disease Progression Endothelial Cells / pathology* Humans Middle Aged Prospective Studies Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / blood*, pathology* Smoking / adverse effects, epidemiology Stem Cells / pathology* Up-Regulation Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / blood |
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0/Antigens, CD34; 0/Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A; 9007-41-4/C-Reactive Protein |
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