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  • Title: Sialyl LewisX oligosaccharide preserves myocardial and endothelial function during cardioplegic ischemia.
    Author: Schermerhorn ML, Nelson DP, Blume ED, Phillips L, Mayer JE.
    Journal: Ann Thorac Surg; 2000 Sep; 70(3):890-4. PubMed ID: 11016329.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Neutrophil adhesion to endothelium contributes to myocardial reperfusion injury after cardiac operation. Initial neutrophil-endothelial interactions involve selectins, which bind Sialyl-LewisX on neutrophils. Blockade of selectin-mediated neutrophil-endothelial interactions with CY-1503, a synthetic analogue of Sialyl-LewisX, might reduce reperfusion injury after myocardial ischemia. METHODS: The efficacy of CY-1503 to attenuate global myocardial reperfusion injury was assessed in isolated blood-perfused neonatal lamb hearts that had 2 hours of cold cardioplegic ischemia. CY-1503 (40 mg/L) or saline vehicle was added to blood perfusate before ischemia. Contractile function (developed pressure, dP/dt) and coronary vascular endothelial function (acetylcholine response) were assessed at base line and during reperfusion. Myocardial neutrophil accumulation was assessed by myeloperoxidase quantification. RESULTS: Compared to controls, treatment with CY-1503 improved recovery of all indices of contractile function, preserved coronary vascular endothelial function, and reduced myocardial neutrophil accumulation. CONCLUSIONS: In isolated neonatal lamb hearts that underwent hypothermic cardioplegic ischemia, CY-1503 administration reduced myocardial neutrophil accumulation and preserved endothelial and contractile function. Selectin blockade of leukocyte-endothelial interactions might attenuate reperfusion injury and enhance myocardial protection during cardiac surgical procedures.
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