Erythropoietin attenuates intracerebral hemorrhage by diminishing matrix metalloproteinases and maintaining blood-brain barrier integrity in mice

Y. Li, M. E. Ogle, G. C. Wallace IV, Z. Y. Lu, S. P. Yu, L. Wei

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Abstract

The protective mechanism of recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) on blood-brain barrier (BBB) after brain injury is associated with the attenuation of neuro-inflammation. We hypothesize that rhEPO treatment after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) modulates matrix metal-loproteinase (MMP) activity, maintains BBB integrity, and reduces BBB breakdown-associated inflammation. Adult male 129S2/sv mice were subjected to autologous whole blood-induced ICH. rhEPO or saline was administered intraperitoneally immediately after surgery and for 3 more days until day of sacrifice. BBB permeability was measured by Evans blue leakage, and edema was assessed by brain water content. Immunofluorescence and Western blotting were performed to detect expression of tight junction marker oc-cludin, type IV collagen, MMPs, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP), and glial fibrillary acidic protein. rhEPO prevented Evans blue leakage, reduced brain edema, and preserved expression of occludin and collagen IV rhEPO treatment decreased MMP-2 expression, increased TIMP-2 expression, and reduced the number of reactive astrocytes in the brain compared to saline control. We conclude that rhEPO reduces MMP activity, BBB disruption, and the glial cell inflammatory reaction 3 days after ICH. Our study provides additional evidence for the mechanism of rhEPO's neurovascular protective effects and a potential clinical application in the treatment of ICH.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCerebral Hemorrhage
PublisherSpringer-Verlag Wien
Pages105-112
Number of pages8
Edition105
ISBN (Print)9783211094686
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameActa Neurochirurgica, Supplementum
Number105
ISSN (Print)0065-1419

Keywords

  • Intracerebral hemorrhage
  • anti-inflammatory
  • blood-brain barrier
  • matrix metalloproteinase
  • neurovascular protection
  • recombinant human erythropoietin
  • tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Clinical Neurology

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