Abstract
Introduction:Women with preeclampsia (PE) and reduced uterine perfusion pressure (RUPP) pre-clinical rat model of PE have elevated angiotensin II type 1 receptor agonistic autoantibodies (AT1-AA) and cerebrovascular dysfunction. Methods:Sprague Dawley rats had RUPP surgery with/without AT1-AA inhibitor (‘n7AAc’144 μg/day) osmotic minipumps. Mean arterial pressure (MAP), CBF autoregulation, blood brain barrier (BBB) permeability, cerebral edema, oxidative stress, and eNOS were assessed. Results:‘n7AAc’ improved MAP, restored CBF autoregulation, prevented cerebral edema, elevated oxidative stress, and increased phosphorylated eNOS protein in RUPP rats. Conclusion:Inhibiting the AT1-AA in placental ischemic rats prevents hypertension, cerebrovascular dysfunction, and improves cerebral metabolic function.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 451-460 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Hypertension in Pregnancy |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- AT1-AA
- BBB Permeability
- CBF autoregulation
- Preeclampsia
- hypertension
- placental ischemia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Internal Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology