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Published in Volume 116, Issue 5
J. Clin. Invest.
116(5):
1222-1225 (2006).
doi:10.1172/JCI28509.
Copyright © 2006, The American Society for Clinical Investigation
Commentary
Role of caveolin-1 in the regulation of the vascular shear stress response
Philippe G. Frank1,2,3 and
Michael P. Lisanti2,3
1Department of Urology and
2Departments of Molecular Pharmacology and Medicine and the Albert Einstein Diabetes Research and Training Center (DRTC), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York, USA.
3Department of Cancer Biology, Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Address correspondence to: Michael P. Lisanti or Philippe G. Frank, Kimmel Cancer Center, Departments of Cancer Biology and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Thomas Jefferson University, 233 South 10th Street, Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Room 933, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA. Phone: (215) 503-9295; Fax: (215) 923-1098; E-mail:
michael.lisanti@jefferson.edu (M.P. Lisanti). Phone: (215) 503-9292; Fax: (215) 923-1098; E-mail: philippe.frank@jefferson.edu (P.G. Frank)
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In blood vessels, endothelia are submitted to constant shear effects and are, under normal conditions, capable of responding to any variation in hemodynamic forces. Caveolae — 50- to 100-nm plasma membrane invaginations present at the surface of terminally differentiated cells and particularly enriched in ECs — are composed of a high sphingolipid and cholesterol content and the protein caveolin-1 (Cav-1). Previous studies have suggested that caveolae and endothelial Cav-1 may regulate the vascular response to altered shear stress. In this issue of the JCI, Yu et al. have examined the role of Cav-1/caveolae in the regulation of flow-induced alterations (i.e., mechanotransduction) in vessels from wild-type mice, Cav-1–deficient mice, and Cav-1–deficient mice re-expressing Cav-1 only in ECs. Their data suggest that caveolae/Cav-1 may act as sensors of altered shear stress and that they also organize the signaling response in stimulated ECs (see the related article beginning on page 1284).
See the related article beginning on page 1284. Shear stress: an important regulator of endothelial cell function
In the vasculature, blood vessels must respond rapidly to any external stimuli and especially to any physical change related to modifications in shear stress, which is a function of the blood viscosity and the velocity gradient at the arterial wall. In this context, blood vessels need to adapt and adjust their luminal diameters and their physical properties. ECs are the primary targets of these changes, as they are the first cell type exposed to these forces. One of the earliest findings that suggested an important role for ECs in this process was the observation of the ability of ECs to reorient and change shape during exposure to shear stress conditions. When submitted to steady laminar shear stress, ECs reorient in the direction of the flow and become remarkably elongated. These observations were made both in vitro (1) and in vivo (2, 3). These findings have suggested that ECs can respond and adapt to changes in blood flow. In fact, ECs act as sensors to transduce hydrodymanic forces. Not only does the morphology of ECs change, but other important signaling pathways have been shown to be regulated in response to altered shear stress. Several studies have shown that under laminar shear stress, the rate of EC proliferation is reduced compared with static conditions (4, 5). Oscillating and/or disturbed conditions have major effects on the pathology of the vasculature. In this regard, atherosclerotic lesions have been shown to develop primarily at sites of disturbed or altered blood flow, i.e., at bifurcations, branch ostia, and curved regions (6). Under oscillating and/or disturbed conditions, EC proliferation is increased compared with cells submitted to laminar shear stress and may allow ECs to repair injuries (7, 8). Other important regulatory pathways have now been shown to be activated under shear stress conditions (9–11). These pathways include those involved in changes in endothelial apoptotic, migratory, and permeability properties, among others. Many signaling molecules have also been shown to be involved, including PKC, focal adhesion kinase (FAK), s-Src, Rho family GTPases, PI3K, MAPKs, and the production of NO via eNOS (11).
Caveolae and caveolin-1: roles in vascular regulation of the shear stress–induced response
In order to properly respond to changes during conditions of shear stress, ECs rely on specific sensors such as integrins, ion channels, receptor tyrosine kinases, and caveolae. Caveolae are 50- to 100-nm plasma membrane invaginations that are characterized by the concentration of specific lipid components (sphingolipids/cholesterol) and the presence of the protein marker caveolin-1 (Cav-1) (12). In vivo, the EC cell type is highly enriched in caveolae and Cav-1. Caveolae have been shown to play an important role in the regulation of various signaling cascades as well as endothelial microvascular permeability (13). Consistent with these observations, important vascular abnormalities have been observed in Cav-1–deficient (Cav-1 KO) mice. Interestingly, caveolae numbers are remarkably increased in ECs that are cultured under laminar shear stress conditions compared with static conditions (14–17). In addition, it has been reported that caveolae and Cav-1 move toward the upstream edge of ECs and are associated with sites of Ca2+ wave initiation (14). It is important to note that Cav-1 has been shown to regulate several signaling pathways that are activated upon exposure of ECs to altered shear stress (11, 18, 19). Taken together, these observations are consistent with a role for Cav-1 in the regulation of the EC response to altered shear stress.
In a study in this issue of the JCI, Yu et al. (20) have examined the role of caveolae and Cav-1 in the regulation of flow-induced alterations using Cav-1 KO mice and Cav-1 KO mice overexpressing Cav-1 specifically in ECs. Overexpression of Cav-1 in ECs in Cav-1 KO mice offers an elegant approach for examining the specific role of endothelial Cav-1 in this process. To alter shear stress conditions in vivo, they ligated the left carotid artery for 14 days, thereby resulting in modified blood flow in the common carotid artery. This led to reduced lumen diameter in control animals but not in Cav-1 KO mice. In contrast, increased wall thickness, associated with enhanced cellular proliferation, was observed in Cav-1 KO mice (Figure 1). But the most important finding was that re-expression of Cav-1 in ECs was sufficient to prevent these changes in Cav-1 KO mice. As previously described (21, 22), acetylcholine-mediated arterial relaxation was enhanced and tended to increase vasodilation in Cav-1 KO arteries. Endothelium-derived NO has a profound effect on vessel tonicity and permeability. Within the endothelial plasma membrane, eNOS is highly enriched in caveolae (23). Optimal eNOS activity occurs when the interaction between eNOS and Cav-1 is competitively disrupted by calcium-calmodulin binding to eNOS (24, 25). In addition, eNOS may be activated by phosphorylation of serine 1176 (mouse eNOS) via activation of the Akt pathway (26, 27) during vascular remodeling using the same model (28). In the current study, Yu et al. (20) provide compelling evidence that Cav-1 KO carotids show reduced flow-dependant signaling and coupling of eNOS activity. In agreement with this hypothesis, activation of eNOS via phosphorylation of Ser1176 was reduced in Cav-1 KO arteries. This deficient activation appeared to be due, at least in part, to the mislocalization of eNOS in a perinuclear compartment. Importantly, re-expression of endothelial Cav-1 in Cav-1 KO ECs was sufficient to reverse these effects.
This paper highlights the importance of the proper integration and coordination of the different signal transduction pathways within caveolae (Figure 2). While under basal conditions, Cav-1 can repress eNOS activity (Figure 2), it is now becoming clear that Cav-1 allows for the proper activation of eNOS activity upon stimulation of ECs (29). As previously suggested (19, 30), caveolae may act as platforms that hold signaling molecules associated with various signaling pathways in an inactive state. Upon stimulation (e.g., altered shear stress), signals may be rapidly transferred to downstream effectors to allow cells to respond quickly and efficiently. However, eNOS may not be the only protein affected in Cav-1 KO mice. Other important regulators of EC function, including VEGFR2, FAK, and integrins, may also play important roles in the phenotypes observed in Cav-1 KO mice. Additionally, several molecules involved in calcium translocation have been localized to caveolae where they are active (31). Given the rapid changes in intracellular calcium concentrations in ECs under altered shear stress (32), caveolae and Cav-1 may be involved in the very early sensing events leading to the endothelial response.
These data suggest that endothelial caveolae and Cav-1 allow arteries to sense, organize, and mediate signal transduction, thereby giving arteries the ability to change their physical properties and to maintain/regulate normal blood flow in the face of altered shear stress conditions.
Footnotes
Nonstandard abbreviations used: Cav-1, caveolin-1. Conflict of interest: The authors have declared that no conflict of interest exists. Citation for this article:J. Clin. Invest.116:1222–1225 (2006). doi:10.1172/JCI28509.
See the related article beginning on page 1284.
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