Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
Abstract
Intermittent
hypoxia
(IH)
precipitates
pulmonary
vasoconstriction,
culminating
in
the
onset
of
hypertension
(PH)
among
individuals
afflicted
with
sleep
apnea.
While
Nuclear
receptor
subfamily
1
group
D
member
(Nr1d1)
is
progressively
recognized
as
pivotal
regulator
cellular
physiology,
role
pathogenesis
IH-induced
PH
remains
largely
uncharted.
The
expression
Nr1d1
was
examined
rodent
and
IH-treated
PASMCs.
To
elucidate
contribution
to
development
PH,
we
employed
siRNA
modulate
vitro
serotype
adeno-associated
virus
(AAV1)
vivo.
levels
were
elevated
rodents
lung
tissues
Knocking
down
by
AAV1
effectively
inhibited
progression
chronic
models.
Mechanistic
investigations
identified
dual
specificity
phosphatase
(Dusp1),
a
direct
target
that
trans-repressed,
mediating
Nr1d1’s
regulatory
influence
on
Erk1/2/Drp1
signaling.
deficiency
ameliorates
mitochondrial
dysfunction
fission
restoring
Dusp1
dysregulation
Drp1
phosphorylation.
Activation
Erk1/2
PMA
reversed
Dusp1-mediated
regulation
phosphorylation,
indicating
involvement
pathway
phosphorylation
controlled
Dusp1.
Meanwhile,
intermittent
induced
more
severe
knockout
mice
compared
wild-type
mice.
Our
data
unveil
novel
for
an
undisclosed
Nr1d1-Dusp1
axis
PASMCs
regulation.
International Journal of Medical Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(3), P. 547 - 561
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Type-3
cardiorenal
syndrome
(CRS-3)
is
acute
kidney
injury
followed
by
cardiac
injury/dysfunction.
Mitochondrial
may
impair
myocardial
function
during
CRS-3.
Since
dual-specificity
phosphatase
1
(DUSP1)
and
prohibitin
2
(PHB2)
both
promote
mitochondrial
quality
control,
we
assessed
whether
these
proteins
were
dysregulated
CRS-3-related
depression.
We
found
that
DUSP1
was
downregulated
in
heart
tissues
from
a
mouse
model
of
transgenic
(DUSP1
Journal of Advanced Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Septic
cardiomyopathy
(SCM)
is
a
complication
of
myocardial
injury
in
patients
with
severe
sepsis.
This
study
highlights
the
potential
Astragaloside
IV(AS)
treatment
septic
and
provides
reference
for
developing
cardioprotective
drugs
targeting
DUSP1-PHB2-related
mitochondria-ER
interaction.
Dual
specificity
phosphatase-1
(DUSP1)/Prohibitin
2
cardiomyocyte-specific
knockout
mice
(DUSP1/PHB2CKO)
/DUSP1
transgenic
(DUSP1/PHB2TG)
were
used
to
generate
LPS-induced
sepsis
models.
The
pathological
mechanism
by
which
AS-IV
improves
heart
was
detected
using
cardiac
ultrasound,
fluorescence
staining,
transmission
electron
microscopy,
western
blotting.
After
siRNA
cardiomyocytes
DUSP-1/PHB2,
changes
mitochondrial
function
morphology
determined
qPCR,
blotting,
ELISA,
laser
confocal
targeted
therapeutic
effects
further
examined.
SCM
leads
dysfunction.
However,
IV
(AS)
normalizes
homeostasis
ER
function.
Notably,
protective
effect
blocked
DUSP1/Prohibitin
but
remained
unaffected
DUSP1
(DUSP1/PHB2TG).
AS
DUSP1-PHB2
related
The
presence
of
endotoxemia
is
strongly
linked
to
the
development
endothelial
dysfunction
and
disruption
myocardial
microvascular
reactivity.
These
factors
play
a
crucial
role
in
progression
endotoxemic
cardiomyopathy.
Sepsis-related
multiorgan
damage
involves
participation
catalytic
subunit
DNA-dependent
protein
kinase
(DNA-PKcs).
However,
whether
DNA-PKcs
contributes
during
remains
unclear.
Hence,
we
conducted
experiments
mice
subjected
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)-induced
cardiomyopathy,
as
well
assays
primary
mouse
cardiac
cells.
Results
showed
that
endothelial-cell-specific
ablation
markedly
attenuated
DNA
damage,
sustained
microvessel
perfusion,
improved
barrier
function,
inhibited
capillary
inflammation,
restored
endothelium-dependent
vasodilation,
heart
function
under
conditions.
Furthermore,
show
upon
LPS
stress,
recognizes
TQ
motif
cofilin2
consequently
induces
its
phosphorylation
at
Thr
25
.
Phosphorylated
shows
increased
affinity
for
F-actin
promotes
depolymerization,
resulting
into
integrity,
defective
eNOS-dependent
vasodilation.
Accordingly,
cofilin2-knockin
expressing
phospho-defective
(T25A)
mutant
integrity
induction
findings
highlight
novel
mechanism
whereby
mediates
Thr25
subsequent
depolymerization
contribute
endotoxemia-related
dysfunction.
World Journal of Surgical Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Renal
cell
carcinoma
(RCC)
is
a
frequent
and
aggressive
type
of
kidney
cancer
with
limited
therapeutic
options.
Although
phosphatase
tensin
homolog
(PTEN)
have
been
recognized
as
potential
tumor
suppressor
in
all
kinds
cancers,
its
function
RCC
remains
to
be
thoroughly
elucidated.
This
article
was
recruited
examine
the
PTEN's
role
managing
PI3K/AKT
pathway
impact
on
proliferation
migration.
study
collected
renal
adjacent
non-cancerous
tissue
samples
from
our
hospital.
HK-2
786-O
cells
were
used,
divided
into
control,
vector,
oe-PTEN
groups.
PTEN
related
protein
levels
detected
using
RT-qPCR
Western
blot.
Statistical
analyses
performed
Mann-Whitney
U
test
Kruskal-Wallis
H
test.
Cell
viability
migration
assessed
CCK-8
assay
wound
healing
assay.
All
conducted
SPSS
22.0
software,
statistical
significance
defined
p
<
0.05.
results
showed
that
expression
significantly
increased
tissues
compared
normal
(p
0.01).
However,
mRNA
reduced
In
low
expression,
further
induction
overexpression
inhibited
signaling
activity
0.01),
accompanied
by
decreased
ability.
These
indicate
pattern
complex,
but
can
exert
tumor-suppressive
effects
inhibiting
pathway.
Our
findings
demonstrate
leads
signaling,
decreasing
highlights
critical
progression
suggests
targets
for
intervention.
International Journal of Medical Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(2), P. 376 - 395
Published: Dec. 26, 2023
The
current
body
of
research
points
to
a
notable
correlation
between
an
imbalance
in
gut
microbiota
and
the
development
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2D)
as
well
its
consequential
ailment,
coronary
artery
disease
(CAD).
complexities
underlying
association,
especially
context
diabetic
(DCAD),
are
not
yet
fully
understood,
causal
links
require
further
clarification.
In
this
study,
bidirectional
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
methodology
was
utilized
explore
relationships
microbiota,
T2D,
CAD.
By
analyzing
data
from
DIAGRAM,
GERA,
UKB,
FHS,
mibioGen
cohorts
examining
GWAS
databases,
we
sought
uncover
genetic
variants
linked
CAD,
variations
metabolites,
aiming
shed
light
on
potential
mechanisms
connecting
with
DCAD.
Our
investigation
uncovered
marked
link
presence
International Journal of Medical Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(4), P. 633 - 643
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Sepsis
induces
profound
disruptions
in
cellular
homeostasis,
particularly
impacting
mitochondrial
function
cardiovascular
and
cerebrovascular
systems.This
study
elucidates
the
regulatory
role
of
Pyruvate
Kinase
M2
(PKM2)-Prohibitin
2
(PHB2)
axis
quality
control
during
septic
challenges
its
protective
effects
against
myocardial
cerebral
injuries.Employing
LPS-induced
mouse
models,
we
demonstrate
a
significant
downregulation
PKM2
PHB2
both
heart
brain
tissues
post-sepsis,
with
corresponding
impairments
dynamics,
including
fission,
fusion,
mitophagy.Overexpression
not
only
restores
function,
as
evidenced
by
normalized
ATP
production
membrane
potential
but
also
confers
resistance
to
oxidative
stress
mitigating
reactive
oxygen
species
generation.These
mechanisms
translate
into
substantial
vivo
benefits,
transgenic
mice
overexpressing
or
displaying
remarkable
sepsis-induced
cardiomyocyte
neuronal
apoptosis,
organ
dysfunction.Our
findings
highlight
PKM2-PHB2
interaction
novel
therapeutic
target
for
sepsis,
providing
foundation
future
research
mitochondrial-based
interventions
treat
this
condition.The
study's
insights
molecular
underpinnings
failure
pave
way
clinical
applications
management
sepsis
related
pathologies.
Regenerative Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26, P. 33 - 41
Published: May 18, 2024
The
morbidity
and
mortality
of
sepsis
are
increasing
year
by
year.
Statistically,
40–50%
patients
with
have
concomitant
myocardial
injury,
its
rate
is
higher
than
that
only.
Therefore,
it
great
significance
to
elucidate
the
mechanism
sepsis-induced
injury.
Human
monocytes
(THP-1)
were
used
induce
M0
macrophages,
followed
treated
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS).
Cardiomyocytes
(AC16)
co-cultured
conditioned
medium
LPS-induced
macrophages
Quantitative
real-time
PCR
was
employed
detect
mRNA
levels
peroxisome
proliferator-activated
receptor
α
(PPARA)
dual
specificity
phosphatase
1
(DUSP1).
Protein
PPARA,
macrophage
polarization-related
markers,
apoptosis-related
mitochondria-related
proteins,
DUSP1
analyzed
Western
blot.
Flow
cytometry
assess
M1/M2
cell
rates
apoptosis.
Low
PPARA
expression
could
serve
as
a
biomarker
for
sepsis.
overexpression
enhanced
M2
polarization
suppressed
M1
in
alleviate
cardiomyocyte
injury
system.
bound
promoter
region
facilitated
expression.
knockdown
reversed
effect
on
attenuated
promoting
through
expression,
suggesting
might
be
therapy
target
International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(15), P. 6222 - 6240
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
PGAM5
and
VDAC1
have
both
been
reported
to
regulate
mitophagy.
However,
the
mechanisms
by
which
they
sepsis-induced
inflammatory
microvascular
injury
remain
unverified.
In
previous
studies,
we
established
role
of
this
regulatory
axis
in
various
phenotypic
processes,
including
mitophagy,
mitochondrial
biogenesis,
unfolded
protein
response,
dynamics,
while
further
confirming
interactive
proteins
within
axis.
validation
elucidation
these
phenotypes
primarily
focused
on
ischemic
heart
diseases
such
as
myocardial
failure.
Sepsis-related
is
currently
recognized
a
significant
cardiac
impairment,
although
there
are
cardioprotective
nutritional
agents
available
for
supportive
therapy,
fundamental
research
validating
upstream
targets
still
lacking.
Based
our
research,
explored
mitophagy
dysfunction
mediated
its
coronary
injury.
We
also
confirmed
material
basis
metabolic
pathway
regulation
targeting
PGAM5-
mechanism
with
relevant
drugs.
Our
findings
suggest
that
PGAM5-mediated
may
be
crucial
factor
leading
injury,
interacting
VDAC1-mediated
membrane
dysfunction.
Animal
experiments
revealed
cardiac-specific
knockout
could
reverse
LPS-induced
damage,
restoring
ejection
function
functionality.
vitro
studies
PGAM5-VDAC1
interaction
can
normalize
normal
morphology
structure
mitochondria
maintaining
energy
metabolism
levels
respiratory
chain
function.
Further
pharmacological
indicated
active
ingredients
traditional
Chinese
medicine-Puerarin
(TCM,
GAS6
Receptor
Agonist)
target
inhibit
necrotic
apoptosis
cardiomyocytes,
potentially
reversing
pathway-related
TCM
emerge
prospective
therapeutic
agent