Abstract
We examined ZO-1 protein content in cultured retinal vascular endothelial cells to test the hypothesis that histamine alters tight-junction-protein expression. Histamine (10-9-10-4 M) causes a reversible concentration-dependent reduction of ZO-1 protein content, mediated by both H1 and H2 receptors. Histamine reduces ZO-1 expression within the time associated with increased paracellular permeability. Tight-junction-protein alterations may be a novel explanation for the mechanism by which vasoactive agents increase microvascular permeability.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 717-721 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Biochemical Journal |
| Volume | 320 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 15 1996 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
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