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Osteopontin: A Novel Inflammatory Mediator of Cardiovascular Disease

  • East Tennessee State University

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Abstract

Osteopontin, also called cytokine Eta-1, is a multifunctional protein containing Arg-Gly-Asp-Ser (RODS) cell-binding sequence. It interacts with αvβ1, αvβ3 and αvβ5 integrins and CD44 receptors. OPN is suggested to play a role during inflammation via the recruitment and retention of macrophages and T-cells to inflamed sites. OPN regulates the production of inflammatory cytokines and nitric oxide in macrophages. In this review, we will discuss diverse roles of OPN related to cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, valvular stenosis, hypertrophy, myocardial infarction and heart failure.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalFrontiers in Bioscience
Volume12
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 7 2007

Keywords

  • coronary artery disease
  • left ventricular hypertrophy
  • myocardial infarction
  • myocardial remodeling
  • osteopontin
  • valvular calcification
  • vascular inflammation

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