Dissecting the interaction between HSP70 and vascular contraction: role of $$\hbox{Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + handling mechanisms

Abstract Heat-shock protein 70 (HSP70) is a ubiquitously expressed molecular chaperone with various biological functions. Recently, we demonstrated that HSP70 is key for adequate vascular reactivity. However, the specific mechanisms targeted by HSP70 to assist in this process remain elusive. Since t...

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Autores principales: Amanda A. de Oliveira, Fernanda Priviero, Rita C. Tostes, R. Clinton Webb, Kenia P. Nunes
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:0b5ac0f0b424491e852b681d2d0a01612021-12-02T15:22:57ZDissecting the interaction between HSP70 and vascular contraction: role of $$\hbox{Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + handling mechanisms10.1038/s41598-021-80966-62045-2322https://doaj.org/article/0b5ac0f0b424491e852b681d2d0a01612021-01-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-80966-6https://doaj.org/toc/2045-2322Abstract Heat-shock protein 70 (HSP70) is a ubiquitously expressed molecular chaperone with various biological functions. Recently, we demonstrated that HSP70 is key for adequate vascular reactivity. However, the specific mechanisms targeted by HSP70 to assist in this process remain elusive. Since there is a wealth of evidence connecting HSP70 to calcium ( $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + ), a master regulator of contraction, we designed this study to investigate whether blockade of HSP70 disrupts vascular contraction via impairment of $${\text{Ca}}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + handling mechanisms. We performed functional studies in aortas isolated from male Sprague Dawley rats in the presence or absence of exogenous $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + , and we determined the effects of VER155008, an inhibitor of HSP70, on $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + handling as well as key mechanisms that regulate vascular contraction. Changes in the intracellular concentration of $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + were measured with a biochemical assay kit. We report that blockade of HSP70 leads to $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + mishandling in aorta stimulated with phenylephrine, decreasing both phasic and tonic contractions. Importantly, in $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + free Krebs’ solution, inhibition of HSP70 only reduced the $$\hbox {E}_{\mathrm{max}}$$ E max of the phasic contraction if the protein was blocked before IP3r-mediated $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + release, suggesting that HSP70 has a positive effect towards this receptor. Corroborating this statement, VER155008 did not potentiate an IP3r inhibitor’s outcomes, even with partial blockade. In another set of experiments, the inhibition of HSP70 attenuated the amplitude of the tonic contraction independently of the moment VER155008 was added to the chamber (i.e., whether it was before or after IP3r-mediated phasic contraction). More compelling, following re-addition of $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + , VER155008 amplified the inhibitory effects of a voltage-dependent $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + channel blocker, but not of a voltage-independent $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + channel inhibitor, indicating that HSP70 has a positive impact on the latter. Lastly, the mechanism by which HSP70 modulates vascular contraction does not involve the $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + sensitizer protein, Rho-kinase, nor the SERCA pump, as blockade of these proteins in the presence of VER155008 almost abolished contraction. In summary, our findings shed light on the processes targeted by HSP70 during vascular contraction and open research avenues for potential new mechanisms in vascular diseases.Amanda A. de OliveiraFernanda PrivieroRita C. TostesR. Clinton WebbKenia P. NunesNature PortfolioarticleMedicineRScienceQENScientific Reports, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2021)
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Amanda A. de Oliveira
Fernanda Priviero
Rita C. Tostes
R. Clinton Webb
Kenia P. Nunes
Dissecting the interaction between HSP70 and vascular contraction: role of $$\hbox{Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + handling mechanisms
description Abstract Heat-shock protein 70 (HSP70) is a ubiquitously expressed molecular chaperone with various biological functions. Recently, we demonstrated that HSP70 is key for adequate vascular reactivity. However, the specific mechanisms targeted by HSP70 to assist in this process remain elusive. Since there is a wealth of evidence connecting HSP70 to calcium ( $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + ), a master regulator of contraction, we designed this study to investigate whether blockade of HSP70 disrupts vascular contraction via impairment of $${\text{Ca}}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + handling mechanisms. We performed functional studies in aortas isolated from male Sprague Dawley rats in the presence or absence of exogenous $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + , and we determined the effects of VER155008, an inhibitor of HSP70, on $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + handling as well as key mechanisms that regulate vascular contraction. Changes in the intracellular concentration of $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + were measured with a biochemical assay kit. We report that blockade of HSP70 leads to $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + mishandling in aorta stimulated with phenylephrine, decreasing both phasic and tonic contractions. Importantly, in $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + free Krebs’ solution, inhibition of HSP70 only reduced the $$\hbox {E}_{\mathrm{max}}$$ E max of the phasic contraction if the protein was blocked before IP3r-mediated $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + release, suggesting that HSP70 has a positive effect towards this receptor. Corroborating this statement, VER155008 did not potentiate an IP3r inhibitor’s outcomes, even with partial blockade. In another set of experiments, the inhibition of HSP70 attenuated the amplitude of the tonic contraction independently of the moment VER155008 was added to the chamber (i.e., whether it was before or after IP3r-mediated phasic contraction). More compelling, following re-addition of $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + , VER155008 amplified the inhibitory effects of a voltage-dependent $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + channel blocker, but not of a voltage-independent $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + channel inhibitor, indicating that HSP70 has a positive impact on the latter. Lastly, the mechanism by which HSP70 modulates vascular contraction does not involve the $$\hbox {Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + sensitizer protein, Rho-kinase, nor the SERCA pump, as blockade of these proteins in the presence of VER155008 almost abolished contraction. In summary, our findings shed light on the processes targeted by HSP70 during vascular contraction and open research avenues for potential new mechanisms in vascular diseases.
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author Amanda A. de Oliveira
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Kenia P. Nunes
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title Dissecting the interaction between HSP70 and vascular contraction: role of $$\hbox{Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + handling mechanisms
title_short Dissecting the interaction between HSP70 and vascular contraction: role of $$\hbox{Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + handling mechanisms
title_full Dissecting the interaction between HSP70 and vascular contraction: role of $$\hbox{Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + handling mechanisms
title_fullStr Dissecting the interaction between HSP70 and vascular contraction: role of $$\hbox{Ca}^{2+}$$ Ca 2 + handling mechanisms
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