Regulation of adrenomedullin expression and release |
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Authors: | Minamino Naoto Kikumoto Katsuro Isumi Yoshitaka |
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Affiliation: | National Cardiovascular Center Research Institute, Fujishirodai, Suita, Osaka 565-8565, Japan. minamino@ri.ncvc.go.jp |
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Abstract: | Adrenomedullin (AM) was originally identified in the extracts of human pheochromocytoma tissue, but this peptide is now known to be synthesized and secreted from many kinds of cells in the body, including vascular smooth muscle cells, endothelial cells, fibroblasts, cardiac myocytes, epithelial cells, and cancer cells. In this review, we summarize AM-secreting and AM gene-expressing cells in addition to the regulation of secretion and gene expression of AM. Although the data are still limited to deduce the general features of AM gene expression, synthesis, and secretion, AM is assumed to be classified into the new class of biologically active peptides, which is mainly expressed and secreted from non-endocrine type cells by the stimulation with inflammation-related substances. It is also interesting that serious physiological conditions such as inflammation or hypoxia potently stimulate AM expression and release, suggesting its unique physiological function distinct from other known biologically active peptides. |
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Keywords: | adrenomedullin endothelial cell vascular smooth muscle cell fibroblast macrophage inflammation cytokine endotoxin hypoxia |
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