The mechanical environment regulates the extent of aortic valve calcification and thickness: an ex vivo whole mouse heart study
Abstract Background Aortic stenosis (AS) is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening due to calcification and thickening of the leaflets. Calcifications are mostly located at regions with high mechanical stress and disturbed flow suggesting that mechanical environment is important in the regulation o...
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Background
Aortic stenosis (AS) is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening due to calcification and thickening of the leaflets. Calcifications are mostly located at regions with high mechanical stress and disturbed flow suggesting that mechanical environment is important in the regulation of calcification. However, direct evidence linking valve calcification and mechanical stress is still lacking. Recently, we established an ex vivo calcification model for whole mouse hearts (Miniature Tissue Culture System MTCS) which allows the study of the mechanical environment underlying aortic valve calcification.
Purpose
Aim of this study was to investigate the role of mechanical stress on aortic valve calcification and thickening using the MTCS.
Methods
Whole mouse hearts were cultured in the MTCS with 2 distinct configurations: 1) medium flowing from the aorta towards the aortic valve to create a continuous closed aortic valve (n=28) and 2) medium flowing from the left ventricle through the aortic valve towards the aorta to create a continuous open aortic valve (n=17) (Figure1). The hearts were subjected to low (300 ul/min) or high (3000 ul/min) flow speed in the presence of calcifying medium (3mM phosphate buffer). After culture for 1 week, the hearts were isolated and fixed overnight with 4% PFA/PBS. Alizarin red staining was performed to determine calcification presence. Quantifications were performed using Caseviewer software.
Results
Aortic valves in closed configuration exposed to a high flow speed, exhibited significant increase in calcification compared to aortic valves in the closed configuration exposed to low flow speed or aortic valve cultured in the open position (p |
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Background
Aortic stenosis (AS) is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening due to calcification and thickening of the leaflets. Calcifications are mostly located at regions with high mechanical stress and disturbed flow suggesting that mechanical environment is important in the regulation of calcification. However, direct evidence linking valve calcification and mechanical stress is still lacking. Recently, we established an ex vivo calcification model for whole mouse hearts (Miniature Tissue Culture System MTCS) which allows the study of the mechanical environment underlying aortic valve calcification.
Purpose
Aim of this study was to investigate the role of mechanical stress on aortic valve calcification and thickening using the MTCS.
Methods
Whole mouse hearts were cultured in the MTCS with 2 distinct configurations: 1) medium flowing from the aorta towards the aortic valve to create a continuous closed aortic valve (n=28) and 2) medium flowing from the left ventricle through the aortic valve towards the aorta to create a continuous open aortic valve (n=17) (Figure1). The hearts were subjected to low (300 ul/min) or high (3000 ul/min) flow speed in the presence of calcifying medium (3mM phosphate buffer). After culture for 1 week, the hearts were isolated and fixed overnight with 4% PFA/PBS. Alizarin red staining was performed to determine calcification presence. Quantifications were performed using Caseviewer software.
Results
Aortic valves in closed configuration exposed to a high flow speed, exhibited significant increase in calcification compared to aortic valves in the closed configuration exposed to low flow speed or aortic valve cultured in the open position (p<0.01, Figure2A). Of interest, the extent of calcification in the aortic valve in closed position exposed to high flow speed strongly correlated with the diameter of the aortic annulus (R²=0.86, p<0.0001, Figure2B). Conversely, leaflet thickness was significantly lower in the closed aortic valve configuration as compared with the open aortic valves configuration (p<0.05, p<0.001, Figure2C).
Conclusion
Our study demonstrates the influence of mechanical environment on aortic valve calcification and thickening. The presence of calcification in the closed but not the open aortic valve configuration exposed to high flow suggests that increased pressure promotes calcification. The correlation of the extent of aortic valve calcification with the diameter of the aortic annulus implies that configuration of the valve is an important determinator of calcification, with potential implications for the results of aortic valve repair. The presence of a minimal amount of mechanical stress as experienced by aortic valves in the open position, however, resulted in thicker aortic valves, indicating that the right balance of mechanical stresses is required to maintain normal valve morphology. These findings provide valuable insights into AS pathogenesis, guiding future therapeutic approaches.ex vivo cultured aortic valvesCalcification in ex vivo aortic valves</description><identifier>ISSN: 0195-668X</identifier><identifier>EISSN: 1522-9645</identifier><identifier>DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae666.3800</identifier><language>eng</language><publisher>US: Oxford University Press</publisher><ispartof>European heart journal, 2024-10, Vol.45 (Supplement_1)</ispartof><rights>The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology. All rights reserved. For commercial re-use, please contact reprints@oup.com for reprints and translation rights for reprints. All other permissions can be obtained through our RightsLink service via the Permissions link on the article page on our site—for further information please contact journals.permissions@oup.com. 2024</rights><lds50>peer_reviewed</lds50><woscitedreferencessubscribed>false</woscitedreferencessubscribed></display><links><openurl>$$Topenurl_article</openurl><openurlfulltext>$$Topenurlfull_article</openurlfulltext><thumbnail>$$Tsyndetics_thumb_exl</thumbnail><link.rule.ids>314,780,784,27922,27923</link.rule.ids></links><search><creatorcontrib>El Ouraoui, M</creatorcontrib><creatorcontrib>Wu, H W</creatorcontrib><creatorcontrib>Jukema, J W</creatorcontrib><creatorcontrib>Ajmone Marsan, N</creatorcontrib><creatorcontrib>Kruithof, B P T</creatorcontrib><title>The mechanical environment regulates the extent of aortic valve calcification and thickness: an ex vivo whole mouse heart study</title><title>European heart journal</title><description>Abstract
Background
Aortic stenosis (AS) is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening due to calcification and thickening of the leaflets. Calcifications are mostly located at regions with high mechanical stress and disturbed flow suggesting that mechanical environment is important in the regulation of calcification. However, direct evidence linking valve calcification and mechanical stress is still lacking. Recently, we established an ex vivo calcification model for whole mouse hearts (Miniature Tissue Culture System MTCS) which allows the study of the mechanical environment underlying aortic valve calcification.
Purpose
Aim of this study was to investigate the role of mechanical stress on aortic valve calcification and thickening using the MTCS.
Methods
Whole mouse hearts were cultured in the MTCS with 2 distinct configurations: 1) medium flowing from the aorta towards the aortic valve to create a continuous closed aortic valve (n=28) and 2) medium flowing from the left ventricle through the aortic valve towards the aorta to create a continuous open aortic valve (n=17) (Figure1). The hearts were subjected to low (300 ul/min) or high (3000 ul/min) flow speed in the presence of calcifying medium (3mM phosphate buffer). After culture for 1 week, the hearts were isolated and fixed overnight with 4% PFA/PBS. Alizarin red staining was performed to determine calcification presence. Quantifications were performed using Caseviewer software.
Results
Aortic valves in closed configuration exposed to a high flow speed, exhibited significant increase in calcification compared to aortic valves in the closed configuration exposed to low flow speed or aortic valve cultured in the open position (p<0.01, Figure2A). Of interest, the extent of calcification in the aortic valve in closed position exposed to high flow speed strongly correlated with the diameter of the aortic annulus (R²=0.86, p<0.0001, Figure2B). Conversely, leaflet thickness was significantly lower in the closed aortic valve configuration as compared with the open aortic valves configuration (p<0.05, p<0.001, Figure2C).
Conclusion
Our study demonstrates the influence of mechanical environment on aortic valve calcification and thickening. The presence of calcification in the closed but not the open aortic valve configuration exposed to high flow suggests that increased pressure promotes calcification. The correlation of the extent of aortic valve calcification with the diameter of the aortic annulus implies that configuration of the valve is an important determinator of calcification, with potential implications for the results of aortic valve repair. The presence of a minimal amount of mechanical stress as experienced by aortic valves in the open position, however, resulted in thicker aortic valves, indicating that the right balance of mechanical stresses is required to maintain normal valve morphology. These findings provide valuable insights into AS pathogenesis, guiding future therapeutic approaches.ex vivo cultured aortic valvesCalcification in ex vivo aortic valves</description><issn>0195-668X</issn><issn>1522-9645</issn><fulltext>true</fulltext><rsrctype>article</rsrctype><creationdate>2024</creationdate><recordtype>article</recordtype><recordid>eNqNkMlOwzAQQC0EEqXwC8g_kNZL7SbcUMUmVeLSA7fIdsfEJY0r2wn0xK_j0oozp9GM5s3yELqlZEJJxafQhwZUSJspNAqklBNeEnKGRlQwVlRyJs7RiNBKFFKWb5foKsYNIaSUVI7Q96oBvAXTqM4Z1WLoBhd8t4Uu4QDvfasSRJxyE3ylQ9FbrHxIzuBBtQPgDBlnM5uc77Dq1rnZmY8OYrzLacbw4AaPPxvf5k2-j4B_z8Ux9ev9Nbqwqo1wc4pjtHp8WC2ei-Xr08viflmYsiKFkoqBtEIYphU3QnM11xQkYdrotbEVo2xOZlxrTThIYeeQvxMlF6C50YKPkTyONcHHGMDWu-C2KuxrSuqDxfrPYn2yWB8sZpAeQd_v_sv8ACePftQ</recordid><startdate>20241028</startdate><enddate>20241028</enddate><creator>El Ouraoui, M</creator><creator>Wu, H W</creator><creator>Jukema, J W</creator><creator>Ajmone Marsan, N</creator><creator>Kruithof, B P T</creator><general>Oxford University Press</general><scope>AAYXX</scope><scope>CITATION</scope></search><sort><creationdate>20241028</creationdate><title>The mechanical environment regulates the extent of aortic valve calcification and thickness: an ex vivo whole mouse heart study</title><author>El Ouraoui, M ; Wu, H W ; Jukema, J W ; Ajmone Marsan, N ; Kruithof, B P T</author></sort><facets><frbrtype>5</frbrtype><frbrgroupid>cdi_FETCH-LOGICAL-c890-a6a2e6f55c2ba3c5b3a7b1e602bcbdcf92127043bbb03e65f7e6165835eb3cb53</frbrgroupid><rsrctype>articles</rsrctype><prefilter>articles</prefilter><language>eng</language><creationdate>2024</creationdate><toplevel>peer_reviewed</toplevel><toplevel>online_resources</toplevel><creatorcontrib>El Ouraoui, M</creatorcontrib><creatorcontrib>Wu, H W</creatorcontrib><creatorcontrib>Jukema, J W</creatorcontrib><creatorcontrib>Ajmone Marsan, N</creatorcontrib><creatorcontrib>Kruithof, B P T</creatorcontrib><collection>CrossRef</collection><jtitle>European heart journal</jtitle></facets><delivery><delcategory>Remote Search Resource</delcategory><fulltext>fulltext</fulltext></delivery><addata><au>El Ouraoui, M</au><au>Wu, H W</au><au>Jukema, J W</au><au>Ajmone Marsan, N</au><au>Kruithof, B P T</au><format>journal</format><genre>article</genre><ristype>JOUR</ristype><atitle>The mechanical environment regulates the extent of aortic valve calcification and thickness: an ex vivo whole mouse heart study</atitle><jtitle>European heart journal</jtitle><date>2024-10-28</date><risdate>2024</risdate><volume>45</volume><issue>Supplement_1</issue><issn>0195-668X</issn><eissn>1522-9645</eissn><abstract>Abstract
Background
Aortic stenosis (AS) is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening due to calcification and thickening of the leaflets. Calcifications are mostly located at regions with high mechanical stress and disturbed flow suggesting that mechanical environment is important in the regulation of calcification. However, direct evidence linking valve calcification and mechanical stress is still lacking. Recently, we established an ex vivo calcification model for whole mouse hearts (Miniature Tissue Culture System MTCS) which allows the study of the mechanical environment underlying aortic valve calcification.
Purpose
Aim of this study was to investigate the role of mechanical stress on aortic valve calcification and thickening using the MTCS.
Methods
Whole mouse hearts were cultured in the MTCS with 2 distinct configurations: 1) medium flowing from the aorta towards the aortic valve to create a continuous closed aortic valve (n=28) and 2) medium flowing from the left ventricle through the aortic valve towards the aorta to create a continuous open aortic valve (n=17) (Figure1). The hearts were subjected to low (300 ul/min) or high (3000 ul/min) flow speed in the presence of calcifying medium (3mM phosphate buffer). After culture for 1 week, the hearts were isolated and fixed overnight with 4% PFA/PBS. Alizarin red staining was performed to determine calcification presence. Quantifications were performed using Caseviewer software.
Results
Aortic valves in closed configuration exposed to a high flow speed, exhibited significant increase in calcification compared to aortic valves in the closed configuration exposed to low flow speed or aortic valve cultured in the open position (p<0.01, Figure2A). Of interest, the extent of calcification in the aortic valve in closed position exposed to high flow speed strongly correlated with the diameter of the aortic annulus (R²=0.86, p<0.0001, Figure2B). Conversely, leaflet thickness was significantly lower in the closed aortic valve configuration as compared with the open aortic valves configuration (p<0.05, p<0.001, Figure2C).
Conclusion
Our study demonstrates the influence of mechanical environment on aortic valve calcification and thickening. The presence of calcification in the closed but not the open aortic valve configuration exposed to high flow suggests that increased pressure promotes calcification. The correlation of the extent of aortic valve calcification with the diameter of the aortic annulus implies that configuration of the valve is an important determinator of calcification, with potential implications for the results of aortic valve repair. The presence of a minimal amount of mechanical stress as experienced by aortic valves in the open position, however, resulted in thicker aortic valves, indicating that the right balance of mechanical stresses is required to maintain normal valve morphology. These findings provide valuable insights into AS pathogenesis, guiding future therapeutic approaches.ex vivo cultured aortic valvesCalcification in ex vivo aortic valves</abstract><cop>US</cop><pub>Oxford University Press</pub><doi>10.1093/eurheartj/ehae666.3800</doi></addata></record> |
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