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2-Chlorofatty acids induce Weibel-Palade body mobilization.

Journal of lipid research (2017-11-24)
Celine L Hartman, Mark A Duerr, Carolyn J Albert, William L Neumann, Jane McHowat, David A Ford
ABSTRACT

Endothelial dysfunction is a hallmark of multiple inflammatory diseases. Leukocyte interactions with the endothelium have significant effects on vascular wall biology and pathophysiology. Myeloperoxidase (MPO)-derived oxidant products released from leukocytes are potential mediators of inflammation and endothelial dysfunction. 2-Chlorofatty acids (2-ClFAs) are produced as a result of MPO-derived HOCl targeting plasmalogen phospholipids. Chlorinated lipids have been shown to be associated with multiple inflammatory diseases, but their impact on surrounding endothelial cells has not been examined. This study tested the biological properties of the 2-ClFA molecular species 2-chlorohexadecanoic acid (2-ClHA) on endothelial cells. A synthetic alkyne analog of 2-ClHA, 2-chlorohexadec-15-ynoic acid (2-ClHyA), was used to examine the subcellular localization of 2-ClFA in human coronary artery endothelial cells. Click chemistry experiments revealed that 2-ClHyA localizes to Weibel-Palade bodies. 2-ClHA and 2-ClHyA promote the release of P-selectin, von Willebrand factor, and angiopoietin-2 from endothelial cells. Functionally, 2-ClHA and 2-ClHyA cause neutrophils to adhere to and platelets to aggregate on the endothelium, as well as increase permeability of the endothelial barrier which has been tied to the release of angiopoietin-2. These findings suggest that 2-ClFAs promote endothelial cell dysfunction, which may lead to broad implications in inflammation, thrombosis, and blood vessel stability.

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