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Vascular remodeling occurs in response to changes in the microenvironment, with the extracellular matrix (ECM) as a major component. Collagens within the ECM and vascular basement membrane are integral to endothelial cell (EC) function and maintenance of the blood-brain barrier. Disruption of the ECM and breakdown of collagen with disease may lead to vascular dysfunction and neurodegeneration.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>We induced hyperglycemia in ApoE-deficient (<jats:italic>ApoE\u2212\/\u2212<\/jats:italic>) mice by intraperitoneal injection of streptozocin (STZ; 50 mg\/Kg) for 5 days and accelerated diabetic atherosclerotic disease through a high fat diet (HFD). Over a 12 weeks period, mice received weekly intravenous treatment of collagen mimetic peptide (CMP) or vehicle (phosphate buffered saline) to assess efficacy in promoting vascular integrity in central brain structures.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Following the STZ\/HFD regimen, diabetic atherosclerotic <jats:italic>ApoE\u2212\/\u2212<\/jats:italic> mice treated with CMP exhibited increased vascular integrity compared to vehicle in the cortex and in the CA1 and dentate gyrus regions of the hippocampus, as assed by higher levels of the endothelial cell adhesion glycoprotein CD31 and intravascular collagen IV, increased vascular area, and diminished leakage. Interestingly, in hippocampus, astrocytes were closer in proximity to vessels despite being less numerous in the CMP group.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Collagen integrity is important for maintaining cerebrovascular architecture in disease. Application of CMP which intercalates with and repairs damaged collagen may have therapeutic use in neurodegenerative diseases by preserving vasculature structure and promoting blood-brain barrier integrity. 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