Characterizing PAI-1 Modulation on Monocyte Adhesion

July 15, 2011 updated by: Vanderbilt University

Characterizing the Effects of PAI-1 Modulation on Human Monocyte Function - The Effect of PAI-1 Post-transcriptional Regulation on Human Monocyte Adhesion

To determine how altering the expression of a gene known as PAI-1 may affect the adhesive capacity of cells that play a critical role in the developement of human atherosclerosis.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Detailed Description

The principal aim of this study is to determine if molecular regulation of the human gene PAI-1 alters the migratory properties of human myeloid and endothelial cells sufficiently enough to regulate entry and exit from the vascular space. Human monocyte become the key cellular orchestrators of human atherosclerotic plaque. We believe that a "loss" of PAI-1 activity may promote a pro-atherogenic effect in human vasculature thereby defining a novel atheroprotective effect for PAI-1 when expressed at normal levels in humans. By using RNA interference to achieve PAI-1 gene, we hope to elucidate the mechanistic basis of how PAI-1 regulation may affect human migration within the vasculature.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

50

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • Tennessee
      • Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232-6300
        • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 50 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy volunteers

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ages 18-50
  • No current or past medical problems

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients taking prescription drugs (hormonal birth control or herbal supplements may be taken)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Vanderbilt University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Mohan Sathyamoorthy, MD, Vanderbilt University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 3, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 6, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

August 7, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 18, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 15, 2011

Last Verified

July 1, 2011

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 070079

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