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dc.contributor.authorCove-Smith, Laura
dc.contributor.authorWoodhouse, N
dc.contributor.authorHargreaves, A
dc.contributor.authorKirk, J
dc.contributor.authorSmith, S
dc.contributor.authorPrice, S
dc.contributor.authorGalvin, M
dc.contributor.authorBetts, C
dc.contributor.authorBrocklehurst, S
dc.contributor.authorBacken, Alison C
dc.contributor.authorRadford, John A
dc.contributor.authorLinton, Kim M
dc.contributor.authorRoberts, R
dc.contributor.authorSchmitt, M
dc.contributor.authorDive, Caroline
dc.contributor.authorTugwood, Jonathan D
dc.contributor.authorHockings, P
dc.contributor.authorMellor, H
dc.date.accessioned2014-09-04T09:09:08Z
dc.date.available2014-09-04T09:09:08Z
dc.date.issued2014-07
dc.identifier.citationAn integrated characterization of serological, pathological, and functional events in doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity. 2014, 140 (1):3-15 Toxicol Scien
dc.identifier.issn1096-0929
dc.identifier.pmid24675088
dc.identifier.doi10.1093/toxsci/kfu057
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10541/325865
dc.description.abstractMany efficacious cancer treatments cause significant cardiac morbidity, yet biomarkers or functional indices of early damage, which would allow monitoring and intervention, are lacking. In this study, we have utilized a rat model of progressive doxorubicin (DOX)-induced cardiomyopathy, applying multiple approaches, including cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to provide the most comprehensive characterization to date of the timecourse of serological, pathological, and functional events underlying this toxicity. Hannover Wistar rats were dosed with 1.25 mg/kg DOX weekly for 8 weeks followed by a 4 week off-dosing "recovery" period. Electron microscopy of the myocardium revealed subcellular degeneration and marked mitochondrial changes after a single dose. Histopathological analysis revealed progressive cardiomyocyte degeneration, hypertrophy/cytomegaly, and extensive vacuolation after two doses. Extensive replacement fibrosis (quantified by Sirius red staining) developed during the off-dosing period. Functional indices assessed by cardiac MRI (including left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), cardiac output, and E/A ratio) declined progressively, reaching statistical significance after two doses and culminating in "clinical" LV dysfunction by 12 weeks. Significant increases in peak myocardial contrast enhancement and serological cardiac troponin I (cTnI) emerged after eight doses, importantly preceding the LVEF decline to <50%. Troponin I levels positively correlated with delayed and peak gadolinium contrast enhancement, histopathological grading, and diastolic dysfunction. In summary, subcellular cardiomyocyte degeneration was the earliest marker, followed by progressive functional decline and histopathological manifestations. Myocardial contrast enhancement and elevations in cTnI occurred later. However, all indices predated "clinical" LV dysfunction and thus warrant further evaluation as predictive biomarkers.
dc.language.isoenen
dc.rightsArchived with thanks to Toxicological sciences : an official journal of the Society of Toxicologyen
dc.titleAn integrated characterization of serological, pathological, and functional events in doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity.en
dc.typeArticleen
dc.contributor.departmentClinical & Experimental Pharmacology, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, University of Manchester, Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 4BX, UK Department of Medical Oncology, Christie Hospital NHS Trust, Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 4BX, UK.en
dc.identifier.journalToxicological Sciencesen
dc.description.collectionLymphoma Research Teamen
html.description.abstractMany efficacious cancer treatments cause significant cardiac morbidity, yet biomarkers or functional indices of early damage, which would allow monitoring and intervention, are lacking. In this study, we have utilized a rat model of progressive doxorubicin (DOX)-induced cardiomyopathy, applying multiple approaches, including cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to provide the most comprehensive characterization to date of the timecourse of serological, pathological, and functional events underlying this toxicity. Hannover Wistar rats were dosed with 1.25 mg/kg DOX weekly for 8 weeks followed by a 4 week off-dosing "recovery" period. Electron microscopy of the myocardium revealed subcellular degeneration and marked mitochondrial changes after a single dose. Histopathological analysis revealed progressive cardiomyocyte degeneration, hypertrophy/cytomegaly, and extensive vacuolation after two doses. Extensive replacement fibrosis (quantified by Sirius red staining) developed during the off-dosing period. Functional indices assessed by cardiac MRI (including left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), cardiac output, and E/A ratio) declined progressively, reaching statistical significance after two doses and culminating in "clinical" LV dysfunction by 12 weeks. Significant increases in peak myocardial contrast enhancement and serological cardiac troponin I (cTnI) emerged after eight doses, importantly preceding the LVEF decline to <50%. Troponin I levels positively correlated with delayed and peak gadolinium contrast enhancement, histopathological grading, and diastolic dysfunction. In summary, subcellular cardiomyocyte degeneration was the earliest marker, followed by progressive functional decline and histopathological manifestations. Myocardial contrast enhancement and elevations in cTnI occurred later. However, all indices predated "clinical" LV dysfunction and thus warrant further evaluation as predictive biomarkers.


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