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The study investigates how hyperglycemia affects the growth and survival of human endothelial cells.

July 1, 1985Diabetes

Glucose Toxicity for Human Endothelial Cells in Culture: Delayed Replication, Disturbed Cell Cycle, and Accelerated Death

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The study investigates how hyperglycemia affects the growth and survival of human endothelial cells.
Cultured human endothelial cells from umbilical veins in elevated glucose concentrations (20 mM and 40 mM).
Measured saturation density, mitotic index, and cell cycle phase distribution.
Compared effects of glucose to mannitol as a hypertonic control.
Cell counts in high glucose cultures were 70-80% of controls (P < 0.002).
Decreased mitotic index observed (P < 0.025), indicating reduced replication rate.
Increased cell death specifically noticed in cultures with elevated glucose (P < 0.05).

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Randomized trial evaluates glucose effects on endothelial cells, indicating delays in replication and increased cell death.

Lorenzi et al. (1985) studied this question.

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