Cells,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(21), P. 2561 - 2561
Published: Nov. 2, 2023
Heart
failure
with
preserved
ejection
fraction
(HFpEF)
is
a
complex
syndrome
associated
high
morbidity
and
mortality
rate.
Leucine
supplementation
has
been
demonstrated
to
attenuate
cardiac
dysfunction
in
animal
models
of
cachexia
heart
reduced
(HFrEF).
So
far,
no
data
exist
on
leucine
function
HFpEF.
Thus,
the
current
study
aimed
investigate
effect
myocardial
key
signaling
pathways
an
established
HFpEF
rat
model.
Female
ZSF1
rats
were
randomized
into
three
groups:
Control
(untreated
lean
rats),
obese
HFpEF_Leu
(obese
receiving
standard
chow
enriched
3%
leucine).
started
at
20
weeks
age
after
was
confirmed
rats.
In
all
animals,
assessed
by
echocardiography
baseline
throughout
experiment.
At
32
weeks,
hemodynamics
measured
invasively,
tissue
collected
for
assessment
mitochondrial
histological
molecular
analyses.
had
already
improved
diastolic
4
treatment.
This
accompanied
stiffness,
as
well
left
ventricular
fibrosis
hypertrophy.
Cardiac
respiratory
without
alteration
content.
Lastly,
suppressed
expression
nuclear
localization
HDAC4
Protein
kinase
A
activation.
Our
show
that
improves
decreases
remodeling
processes
model
Beneficial
effects
HDAC4/TGF-β1/Collagenase
downregulation
indicate
potential
use
treatment
Cell Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(6), P. 1204 - 1236
Published: March 14, 2024
Diabetes
represents
a
major
public
health
concern
with
considerable
impact
on
human
life
and
healthcare
expenditures.
It
is
now
well
established
that
diabetes
characterized
by
severe
skeletal
muscle
pathology
limits
functional
capacity
quality
of
life.
Increasing
evidence
indicates
also
one
the
most
prevalent
disorders
impaired
regeneration,
yet
underlying
mechanisms
therapeutic
treatments
remain
poorly
established.
In
this
review,
we
describe
cellular
molecular
alterations
currently
known
to
occur
during
regeneration
in
people
animal
models
diabetes,
including
its
associated
comorbidities,
e.g.,
obesity,
hyperinsulinemia,
insulin
resistance.
We
role
myogenic
non-myogenic
cell
types
conditions
or
without
diabetes.
Therapies
for
gaps
our
knowledge
are
discussed,
while
proposing
future
directions
field.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
155, P. 113833 - 113833
Published: Oct. 7, 2022
Patients
with
heart
failure
(HF)
usually
present
skeletal
muscle
diseases
of
varying
severity,
ranging
from
early
fatigue
on
exercise
to
sarcopenia,
sarcopenic
obesity
or
cachexia,
and
frailty,
which
are
significant
predictors
HF
prognosis.
Abnormal
mitochondrial
metabolism
has
been
identified
as
one
the
earliest
signs
injury
in
is
associated
pathological
alterations
muscle,
manifested
wasting,
myocyte
atrophy
apoptosis,
fiber
type
shift,
impaired
contractile
coupling,
fat
infiltration.
In
this
review,
we
update
evidence
for
remodeling
patients
animal
models,
including
impairments
ultrastructure,
oxidative
metabolism,
electron
transport
chain
(ETC),
phosphorylation
apparatus,
phosphotransfer
system,
quality
control.
We
also
focus
molecular
regulatory
mechanisms
upstream
mitochondria,
circulating
factors
(e.g.,
RAAS,
TNF-α
IL-6,
IGF-1,
GH,
ghrelin,
adiponectin,
NO)
signals
within
myocytes
PGC-1α,
PPARs,
AMPK,
SIRT1/3,
ROS,
MuRF1).
Besides
therapies
targeting
signaling
pathways
mentioned
above,
such
AdipoRon
elamipretide,
further
summarize
other
potential
pharmacological
approaches
like
inhibitors
sodium-glucose
cotransporter
2
(SGLT2)
dipeptidyl
peptidase-4
(DPP-4),
well
some
natural
products,
may
have
beneficial
effects
improving
function
HF.
Targeting
biogenesis,
phosphorylation,
reduction
stress
promising
future
opportunities
prevention
management
myopathy
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Nov. 17, 2023
Skeletal
muscles
underpin
myriad
human
activities,
maintaining
an
intricate
balance
between
protein
synthesis
and
degradation
crucial
to
muscle
mass
preservation.
Historically,
disruptions
in
this
balance—where
overshadows
synthesis—have
marked
the
onset
of
atrophy,
a
condition
diminishing
life
quality
and,
grave
instances,
imperiling
itself.
While
multiple
pathways
exist—including
autophagy-lysosome,
calcium-dependent
calpain,
cysteine
aspartate
protease
systems—the
ubiquitin-proteasome
pathway
emerges
as
especially
cardinal
avenue
for
intracellular
degradation,
wielding
pronounced
influence
over
atrophy
trajectory.
This
paper
ventures
panoramic
view
predominant
types,
accentuating
pathway’s
role
therein.
Furthermore,
by
drawing
from
recent
scholarly
advancements,
we
draw
associations
specific
pathological
conditions
linked
atrophy.
Our
exploration
seeks
shed
light
on
significance
skeletal
dynamics,
aiming
pave
way
innovative
therapeutic
strategies
against
affiliated
disorders.
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(7)
Published: March 17, 2024
The
increasing
attention
towards
diabetic
cardiomyopathy
as
a
distinctive
complication
of
diabetes
mellitus
has
highlighted
the
need
for
standardized
diagnostic
criteria
and
targeted
treatment
approaches
in
clinical
practice.
Ongoing
research
is
gradually
unravelling
pathogenesis
cardiomyopathy,
with
particular
emphasis
on
investigating
various
post-translational
modifications.
These
modifications
dynamically
regulate
protein
function
response
to
changes
internal
external
environment,
their
disturbance
homeostasis
holds
significant
relevance
development
chronic
ailments.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
common
involved
initiation
progression
including
O-GlcNAcylation,
phosphorylation,
methylation,
acetylation
ubiquitination.
Additionally,
discusses
drug
strategies
targeting
key
modification
targets,
such
agonists,
inhibitors
PROTAC
(proteolysis
chimaera)
technology
that
targets
E3
ubiquitin
ligases.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(19), P. 10989 - 10989
Published: Sept. 20, 2022
Besides
structural
alterations
in
the
myocardium,
heart
failure
with
preserved
ejection
fraction
(HFpEF)
is
also
associated
molecular
and
physiological
of
peripheral
skeletal
muscles
(SKM)
contributing
to
exercise
intolerance
often
seen
HFpEF
patients.
Recently,
use
Sodium-Glucose-Transporter
2
inhibitors
(SGLT2i)
clinical
studies
provided
evidence
for
a
significant
reduction
combined
risk
cardiovascular
death
or
hospitalization
HFpEF.
The
present
study
aimed
further
elucidate
impact
Empagliflozin
(Empa)
on:
(1)
SKM
function
metabolism
(2)
mitochondrial
an
established
rat
model.
At
age
24
weeks,
obese
ZSF1
rats
were
randomized
either
receiving
standard
care
Empa
drinking
water.
lean
animals
served
as
healthy
controls.
After
8
weeks
treatment,
echocardiography
contractility
performed.
Mitochondrial
was
assessed
saponin
skinned
fibers
tissue
snap
frozen
analyses.
evident
when
compared
lean—increased
E/é
left
ventricular
fraction.
treatment
significantly
improved
resulted
reduced
intramuscular
lipid
content.
Better
(mainly
complex
IV)
only
minor
modulation
atrophy-related
proteins
after
treatment.
results
clearly
documented
beneficial
effect
on
These
effects
accompanied
by
positive
possibly
modulating
function.
Experimental & Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
55(10), P. 2097 - 2104
Published: Oct. 2, 2023
Abstract
Posttranslational
modification
of
proteins
via
ubiquitination
determines
their
activation,
translocation,
dysregulation,
or
degradation.
This
process
targets
a
large
number
cellular
proteins,
affecting
all
biological
pathways
involved
in
the
cell
cycle,
development,
growth,
and
differentiation.
Thus,
aberrant
regulation
is
likely
associated
with
several
diseases,
including
various
types
metabolic
diseases.
Among
ubiquitin
enzymes,
E3
ligases
are
regarded
as
most
influential
enzymes
due
to
ability
selectively
bind
recruit
target
substrates
for
ubiquitination.
Continued
research
on
regulatory
mechanisms
adaptors
diseases
will
further
stimulate
discovery
new
accelerate
development
therapeutic
options
In
this
review,
based
recent
discoveries,
we
summarize
insights
into
roles
pathogenesis
by
highlighting
evidence
obtained
both
human
animal
model
studies.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 644 - 644
Published: Feb. 17, 2023
Mobility
is
an
intrinsic
feature
of
the
animal
kingdom
that
stimulates
evolutionary
processes
and
determines
biological
success
animals.
Skeletal
muscle
primary
driver
voluntary
movements.
Besides,
skeletal
muscles
have
immense
impact
on
regulating
glucose,
amino
acid,
lipid
homeostasis.
Muscle
atrophy/wasting
conditions
are
accompanied
by
a
drastic
effect
function
disrupt
steady-state
physiology.
Cachexia
complex
multifactorial
wasting
syndrome
characterized
extreme
loss
mass,
resulting
in
dramatic
decrease
life
quality
reported
mortality
more
than
30%
patients
with
advanced
cancers.
The
lack
directed
treatments
to
prevent
or
relieve
indicates
our
inadequate
knowledge
molecular
mechanisms
involved
cell
organization
etiology
cancer-induced
cachexia
(CIC).
This
review
highlights
latest
regulatory
maintaining
their
deregulation
syndromes,
particularly
cachexia.
Recently,
protein
posttranslational
modification
small
ubiquitin-like
modifier
(SUMO)
has
emerged
as
key
mechanism
implications
for
different
aspects
physiology
diseases.
We
also
atypical
association
SUMO-mediated
pathways
this
context
deliberate
potential
treatment
strategies
alleviate
atrophy.