BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 8, 2025
Abstract
Background
Gestational
hypertension
(GH)
is
linked
to
an
increased
risk
of
cardiometabolic
diseases
for
both
mother
and
child,
but
we
lack
reliable
biomarkers
identify
high-risk
women
early
in
pregnancy.
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs)
are
small
non-coding
RNA
that
have
emerged
as
promising
pregnancy
complications.
We
thus
aimed
first
trimester
circulating
miRNAs
associated
with
GH
build
a
miRNA-based
algorithm
predict
incidence.
Methods
quantified
using
next-generation
sequencing
plasma
samples
collected
at
Gen3G
(
N
=
413,
including
28
cases)
3D
281,
21
prospective
birth
cohorts.
MiRNAs
(identified
DESeq2,
p
-value
<
0.05)
replicated
were
included
stepwise
logistic
regression
model
estimate
the
probability
developing
based
on
(normalized
z-score
counts)
maternal
characteristics
contribute
most
model.
Results
identified
onset
later
cohort.
Among
these,
three
cohort
(similar
fold
change
0.1)
models
GH-related
factors.
When
combined
mean
arterial
pressure
(MAP),
miR-208b-3p
miR-26a-1-3p
achieve
AUC
0.803
(95%CI:
0.512–0.895)
0.709
0.588–0.829)
3D.
The
addition
miR-208b-3p,
significantly
improves
prediction
performance
over
MAP
alone
0.03).
then
proposed
low
thresholds,
which
could
help
very
those
who
benefit
from
prevention
monitoring
throughout
their
Conclusion
combination
offers
good
predictors
GH.
Interestingly,
these
target
pathways
related
cardiovascular
system
be
relevant
pathophysiology
These
provide
novel
avenue
lead
even
more
adequate
obstetrical
care
reduce
complications
Cancer Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 4380 - 4404
Published: Sept. 26, 2022
Abstract
DNA
damage
response
(DDR)
signaling
ensures
genomic
and
proteomic
homeostasis
to
maintain
a
healthy
genome.
Dysregulation
either
in
the
form
of
down‐
or
upregulation
DDR
pathways
correlates
with
various
pathophysiological
states,
including
cancer
cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs).
Impaired
is
studied
as
signature
mechanism
for
cancer;
however,
it
also
plays
role
ischemia‐reperfusion
injury
(IRI),
inflammation,
function,
aging,
demonstrating
complex
intriguing
relationship
between
pathophysiology
CVDs.
Accordingly,
there
are
increasing
number
reports
indicating
higher
incidences
CVDs
patients.
In
present
review,
we
thoroughly
discuss
(1)
different
pathways,
(2)
functional
cross
talk
among
mechanisms,
(3)
cancer,
(4)
commonalities
differences
CVDs,
(5)
(6)
interventional
strategies
targeting
instability
(7)
future
perspective.
Free Radical Biology and Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
208, P. 846 - 858
Published: Sept. 29, 2023
Cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs)
are
leading
causes
of
global
mortality;
however,
their
underlying
mechanisms
remain
unclear.
The
tumor
suppressor
factor
p53
has
been
extensively
studied
for
its
role
in
cancer
and
is
also
known
to
play
an
important
regulating
CVDs.
Abnormal
expression
levels
modifications
contribute
the
occurrence
development
Additionally,
mounting
evidence
underscores
critical
involvement
mitochondrial
dysfunction
Notably,
studies
indicate
that
abnormalities
directly
correlate
with
may
even
interact
each
other.
Encouragingly,
small
molecule
inhibitors
targeting
have
exhibited
remarkable
effects
animal
models
Moreover,
therapeutic
strategies
aimed
at
mitochondrial-related
molecules
replacement
therapy
demonstrated
advantageous
potential.
Therefore,
or
mitochondria
holds
immense
promise
as
a
pioneering
approach
combating
In
this
comprehensive
review,
we
delve
into
how
influences
dysfunction,
including
energy
metabolism,
oxidative
stress,
mitochondria-induced
apoptosis,
autophagy,
dynamics,
various
Furthermore,
summarize
discuss
potential
significance
treatment
ESC Heart Failure,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 1182 - 1193
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Abstract
Aims
The
clinical
application
of
doxorubicin
(DOX),
a
potent
anthracycline
anticancer
drug
that
effectively
treats
various
malignancies,
is
limited
by
its
side
effects,
such
as
cardiomyopathy.
Apurinic/apyrimidinic
endonuclease
1/redox
factor‐1
(APE1/Ref‐1)
multifunctional
protein
can
be
secreted
and
promising
target
for
the
reduction
DOX‐induced
inflammation
oxidative
stress.
We
aimed
to
investigate
protective
role
secretory
APE1/Ref‐1
against
cardiac
injury.
Methods
results
Designated
adenoviral
preprotrypsin‐leading
sequence
(Ad‐PPTLS‐APE1/Ref‐1)
was
used
overexpress
assess
in
preventing
cardiomyopathy
vitro
.
Our
findings
revealed
exposure
significantly
decreased
N‐terminal
pro‐B‐type
natriuretic
peptide
levels
DOX‐treated
H9C2
cells.
In
addition,
reduced
severity
cardiomyocyte
injury
apoptosis
both
vivo
cardiotoxicity
models.
observed
cardioprotective
effects
were
mediated
via
inhibition
p53
signalling
pathway
enhancement
cell
viability
through
attenuation
stress
cardiomyocytes.
Conclusions
study
provides
evidence
has
potential
inhibit
toxicity
inhibiting
related
These
suggest
supplementation
strategy
attenuate
damage
preclinical
model.
Further
investigations
are
essential
validate
therapeutic
efficacy
safety
intervention
human
subjects.
Human Genomics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Abstract
Background
It
is
valuable
to
analyze
the
genome-wide
association
studies
(GWAS)
data
for
a
complex
disease
phenotype
in
context
of
protein–protein
interaction
(PPI)
network,
as
related
pathophysiology
results
from
function
interacting
polyprotein
pathways.
The
analysis
may
include
design
and
curation
phenotype-specific
GWAS
meta-database
incorporating
genotypic
eQTL
linking
PPI
other
biological
datasets,
development
systematic
workflows
network-based
integration
toward
protein
pathway
prioritization.
Here,
we
pursued
this
blood
pressure
(BP)
regulation.
Methods
relational
scheme
implemented
Microsoft
SQL
Server
BP-GWAS
enabled
combined
storage
of:
attributes
mined
Catalog
literature,
Ensembl-defined
SNP-transcript
associations,
GTEx
data.
BP-protein
interactome
was
reconstructed
PICKLE
meta-database,
extending
GWAS-deduced
network
with
shortest
paths
connecting
all
GWAS-proteins
into
one
component.
shortest-path
intermediates
were
considered
BP-related.
For
prioritization,
new
integrated
GWAS-based
scoring
two
criteria:
considering
role
by
(RbSP)
novel
promoting
common
neighbors
GWAS-prioritized
proteins.
Prioritized
proteins
ranked
number
satisfied
criteria.
Results
includes
6687
variants
linked
1167
BP-associated
protein-coding
genes.
1065
proteins,
672
forming
connected
RbSP
contains
1443
additional,
network-deduced
indicated
that
essentially
are
at
most
second
neighbors.
prioritized
set
derived
union
BP-significant
any
or
included
335
~
2/3
deduced
BP
extension
126
least
ESR1
only
satisfying
three
criteria,
followed
top-10
INSR,
PTN11,
CDK6,
CSK,
NOS3,
SH2B3,
ATP2B1,
FES
FINC,
two.
Pathway
revealed
numerous
bioprocesses,
which
indeed
functionally
supported
BP-associated,
our
understanding
about
Conclusions
workflow
could
be
used
multifactorial
diseases.
Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
108(5), P. 1481 - 1497
Published: May 29, 2024
Abstract
While
certain
animal
species
are
sensitive
to
heat
stress,
poultry
particularly
modern
breeds,
more
susceptible
high
ambient
temperatures.
This
has
major
implications
for
the
industry,
as
stress
causes
large
financial
losses.
These
economic
losses
will
probably
increase
a
consequence
of
predicted
rise
in
global
Heat
adversely
affects
various
aspects
poultry,
including
physiological
responses,
growth
and
production
performance,
meat
quality,
egg
reproductive
activities.
effects
occur
through
specific
molecular
metabolic
pathways.
To
mitigate
impacts
it
is
crucial
go
beyond
administrative
practices
implement
dietary
interventions
during
temperature.
Such
aim
optimize
development
stressed
bird
terms
health,
profitability.
Essential
oils
have
shown
promising
mitigating
negative
improved
antioxidant
status,
yield
well
quality
poultry.
They
actively
participate
pathways
that
help
counteract
stress.
The
article
discusses
essential
oil
supplementation
on
relationships
between
enzyme
activity,
these
molecular,
pathways,
parameters
such
product
heat‐stressed
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 355 - 366
Published: Aug. 19, 2021
Pericardial
barrier
destruction,
inflammatory
cell
infiltration,
and
fibrous
tissue
hyperplasia,
trigger
adhesions
after
cardiac
surgery.
There
are
few
anti-adhesion
materials
that
both
functional
sutureable
for
pericardial
reconstruction.
Besides,
a
studies
have
reported
on
the
mechanism
of
preventing
adhesion.
Herein,
membrane
with
sutureability
was
developed
via
modified
electrospinning
method.
It
composed
poly(l-lactide-co-caprolactone)
(PLCL)
nanofibers,
poly(vinyl
alcohol)
(PVA)
aerogel,
melatonin,
named
PPMT.
The
PPMT
had
special
microstructure
manifested
as
staggered
arrangement
nanofibers
surface
layered
macroporous
aerogel
structure
in
cross-section.
Besides
providing
porosity
hydrophilicity
obtained
from
PVA,
also
suitable
mechanical
properties
stitching
due
to
addition
PLCL
nanofibers.
Furthermore,
it
inhibited
proliferation
fibroblasts
by
suppressing
activation
Fas
P53,
achieved
anti-inflammatory
effects
affecting
activity
cells
reducing
release
pro-inflammatory
factors,
such
interleukin
8
(IL-8)
tumor
necrosis
factor
α
(TNF-α).
Finally,
vivo
transplantation
showed
up-regulated
expression
matrix
metalloproteinase-1
(MMP1)
inhibitor
(TIMP1),
down-regulated
Vinculin
transforming
growth
β
(TGF-β)
myocardium,
thereby
formation
adhesions.
Collectively,
these
results
demonstrate
great
potential
practical
application
anti-adhesion.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Feb. 2, 2022
To
compensate
increasing
workload,
heart
must
work
harder
with
structural
changes,
indicated
by
size
and
changing
shape,
causing
cardiac
remodeling.
However,
pathological
unlimited
compensated
remodeling
will
ultimately
lead
to
decompensation
failure.
In
the
past
decade,
numerous
studies
have
explored
many
signaling
pathways
involved
in
remodeling,
but
complete
mechanism
of
is
still
unrecognized,
which
hinders
effective
treatment
drug
development.
As
gene
transcriptional
regulators,
transcription
factors
control
multiple
cellular
activities
play
a
critical
role
This
review
summarizes
regulation
fetal
reprogramming,
energy
metabolism,
apoptosis,
autophagy
cardiomyocytes
myofibroblast
activation
fibroblasts
factors,
an
emphasis
on
their
potential
roles
development
prognosis
Science Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(669)
Published: Nov. 2, 2022
Pyruvate
kinase
M2
(PKM2)
is
a
glycolytic
enzyme
that
translocates
to
the
nucleus
regulate
transcription
factors
in
different
tissues
or
pathologic
states.
Although
studied
extensively
cancer,
its
biological
role
heart
remains
unresolved.
PKM1
more
abundant
than
PKM2
isoform
cardiomyocytes,
and
thus,
we
speculated
not
genetically
redundant
may
be
critical
regulating
cardiomyocyte-specific
important
for
cardiac
survival.
Here,
showed
nuclear
(
S37
P-PKM2)
cardiomyocytes
interacts
with
prosurvival
proapoptotic
factors,
including
GATA4,
GATA6,
P53.
Cardiomyocyte-specific
PKM2-deficient
mice
Pkm2
Mut
Cre
+
)
developed
age-dependent
dilated
dysfunction
had
decreased
amounts
of
GATA4
GATA6
(GATA4/6)
but
increased
P53
compared
Control
hearts.
Nuclear
prevented
caspase-1–dependent
cleavage
degradation
GATA4/6
while
also
providing
molecular
platform
MDM2-mediated
reduction
In
preclinical
failure
mouse
model,
were
decreased,
whereas
was
cardiomyocytes.
Loss
ubiquitination
dependent
associated
induction
E3
ubiquitin
ligase
TRIM35.
mice,
TRIM35
overexpression
resulted
P-PKM2
along
littermate
controls
similar
mice.
patients
left
ventricles,
increase
This
study
supports
previously
unrecognized
as
mediates
cell
signaling
events
essential