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Determinant Role of Toll-like Receptor 4 (TLR4) on Angiotensin II in Isolated Umbilical Arteries from Normal and Gestational Diabetes Pregnant Women [Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars]
Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. Ahead of Print: TKDA-00273 | DOI: 10.5543/tkda.2024.00273

Determinant Role of Toll-like Receptor 4 (TLR4) on Angiotensin II in Isolated Umbilical Arteries from Normal and Gestational Diabetes Pregnant Women

Esra Büyük Gezer1, Ayşe Saide Şahin2
1Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Türkiye
2Department of Medical Pharmacology, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Türkiye


OBJECTIVE
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common condition that occurs during pregnancy and results in cesarean section, pre-eclampsia, and neonatal morbidity. Angiotensin II is a potent vasoconstrictor and an important determinant of uteroplacental perfusion. Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) was found to contribute to diabetes progression. This study aimed to determine how TLR4 activation affects the contraction mediated by angiotensin II type 1 receptor in the isolated umbilical arteries of normal and GDM women.

METHODS
Angiotensin II was applied with either a TLR4 agonist or TLR4 antagonists to isolated arteries from normal and GDM umbilical cords. The changes in the angiotensin II response were expressed as the maximal contraction percentage and pD2 values. The mRNA expression levels of TLR4 and angiotensin II type 1 receptor gene were measured via quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis.

RESULTS
This study displayed an increased sensitivity to angiotensin II in the arteries of the GDM group compared with the normal group. The TLR4 agonist showed a synergistic effect with angiotensin II, while the TLR4 antagonists were not strongly determinant. In the GDM group, the TLR4 mRNA level is slightly higher than in the normal pregnancy group; however, no statistical difference was noted.

CONCLUSION
Toll-like receptor 4 may determine the vasoconstrictive effect of angiotensin II in normal and GDM umbilical arteries. Some studies showed a similar interaction as supportive. However, comprehensive animal and/or human studies are promising.

Keywords: Angiotensin II, gestational diabetes mellitus, lipopolysaccharides, TAK-242, toll-like receptor 4

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Corresponding Author: Esra Büyük Gezer
Manuscript Language: English


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