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p53-dependent ICAM-1 overexpression in senescent human cells identified in atherosclerotic lesions.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15711569     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Most normal somatic cells enter a state called replicative senescence after a certain number of divisions, characterized by irreversible growth arrest. Moreover, they express a pronounced inflammatory phenotype that could contribute to the aging process and the development of age-related pathologies. Among the molecules involved in the inflammatory response that are overexpressed in senescent cells and aged tissues is intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1). Furthermore, ICAM-1 is overexpressed in atherosclerosis, an age-related, chronic inflammatory disease. We have recently reported that the transcriptional activator p53 can trigger ICAM-1 expression in an nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kappaB)-independent manner (Gorgoulis et al, EMBO J. 2003; 22: 1567-1578). As p53 exhibits an increased transcriptional activity in senescent cells, we investigated whether p53 activation is responsible for the senescence-associated ICAM-1 overexpression. To this end, we used two model systems of cellular senescence: (a) human fibroblasts and (b) conditionally immortalized human vascular smooth muscle cells. Here, we present evidence from both cell systems to support a p53-mediated ICAM-1 overexpression in senescent cells that is independent of NF-kappaB. We also demonstrate in atherosclerotic lesions the presence of cells coexpressing activated p53, ICAM-1, and stained with the senescence-associated beta-galactosidase, a biomarker of replicative senescence. Collectively, our data suggest a direct functional link between p53 and ICAM-1 in senescence and age-related disorders.
Authors:
Vassilis G Gorgoulis; Harris Pratsinis; Panayotis Zacharatos; Catherine Demoliou; Fragiska Sigala; Panayiotis J Asimacopoulos; Athanasios G Papavassiliou; Dimitris Kletsas
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Laboratory investigation; a journal of technical methods and pathology     Volume:  85     ISSN:  0023-6837     ISO Abbreviation:  Lab. Invest.     Publication Date:  2005 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-03-21     Completed Date:  2005-05-26     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0376617     Medline TA:  Lab Invest     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  502-11     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Arteriosclerosis / metabolism*
Base Sequence
Cell Aging
DNA Primers
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 / metabolism*
NF-kappa B / metabolism
RNA, Messenger / genetics
Tumor Suppressor Protein p53 / metabolism*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/DNA Primers; 0/NF-kappa B; 0/RNA, Messenger; 0/Tumor Suppressor Protein p53; 126547-89-5/Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1

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