Objective: To determine the effect of transforming growth factor beta1 (TGFbeta1) antisense RNA on the synthesis and secretion of extracellular matrix in human peritoneal mesothelial cells (HPMC).
Methods: The recombinant human TGFbeta1 antisense eukaryotic expression vector was transfected into HPMC. Fibronectin (FN) and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) were detected by ELISA method. The expression of FN, collagen I (col I) and PAI-1 mRNA were detected by RT-PCR method.
Results: The mRNA of FN, Col I,nd PAI-1 in HPMC were repressed by TGFbeta1 antisense RNA 24 hours after the transfection in comparison with the control group, which decreased 17%, 26%, and 9.6%, respectively. The protein of FN and PAI-1 were inhibited 48 hours after the transfection (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Recombinant human TGFbeta1 antisense eukaryotic expression vector can inhibit the synthesis and secretion of extracellular matrix in HPMC which may be effective in gene therapy for peritoneal fibrosis.