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Blast-Induced Injury Responsive Relative Gene Expression of Traumatic Brain Injury Biomarkers in Human Brain Microvascular Endothelial Cells
The study investigates blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption in traumatic brain injury (TBI) by examining the gene expression of TBI biomarkers and neuronal function-related factors in human brain microvascular cells (HBMVECs) using an in-vitro blast TBI model. The results show significant changes in gene expression in response to TBI, depending on injury intensity and time after injury. This suggests that understanding HBMVEC cell signaling could be crucial in comprehending the interaction between the BBB and TBI pathophysiology, warranting further investigation.
PDGFR-β Restores Blood-Brain Barrier Functions in a Mouse Model of Focal Cerebral Ischemia
In a study exploring the mechanisms behind blood-brain barrier (BBB) dysfunction after ischemic injury, researchers found that platelet-derived growth factor receptor beta (PDGFR-β) plays a critical role. When PDGFR-β was knocked out in mice, it led to severe brain edema, neurological deficits, reduced expression of tight junction proteins in the BBB, and disrupted barrier function. However, the addition of transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) improved BBB integrity. In vitro experiments revealed that PDGFR-β and TGF-β receptor signals together enhanced barrier function. This study suggests that PDGFR-β signaling, in conjunction with TGF-β, could be a promising therapeutic target for restoring BBB integrity following cerebral ischemia.
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