Publications by authors named "Eno Essien Ebong"

Purpose: To study whether the absence of laminar shear stress (LSS) enables the uptake of very small superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (VSOP) in endothelial cells by altering the composition, size, and barrier function of the endothelial surface layer (ESL).

Methods And Results: A quantitative particle exclusion assay with living human umbilical endothelial cells using spinning disc confocal microscopy revealed that the dimension of the ESL was reduced in cells cultivated in the absence of LSS. By combining gene expression analysis, flow cytometry, high pressure freezing/freeze substitution immuno-transmission electron microscopy, and confocal laser scanning microscopy, we investigated changes in ESL composition.

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Purpose Of Review: The cell surface-attached extracellular glycocalyx (GCX) layer is a major contributor to endothelial cell (EC) function and EC-dependent vascular health and is a first line of defense against vascular diseases including atherosclerosis. Here, we highlight our findings regarding three GCX-dependent EC functions, which are altered when GCX is shed and in atherosclerosis. We discuss why the GCX is a viable option for the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis.

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Direct cell-to-cell transfer of ions and small signaling molecules via gap junctions plays a key role in vessel wall homeostasis. Vascular endothelial gap junctional channels are formed by the connexin (Cx) proteins Cx37, Cx40, and Cx43. The mechanisms regulating connexin expression and assembly into functional channels have not been fully identified.

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