Cells,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(21), P. 2580 - 2580
Published: Nov. 6, 2023
The
TCA
cycle
intermediate
metabolite
‘succinate’
has
been
proposed
as
an
inflammatory
mediator,
influencing
autoimmunity
and
allergic
reactions,
through
ligation
to
its
sensing
receptor
SUCNR1/GPR91.
Whether
GPR91-mediated
signalling
influences
the
chronic
process
of
atherosclerosis
never
investigated.
examination
publicly
available
datasets
revealed
that
SUCNR1
gene
is
expressed
in
human
atherosclerotic
plaques,
especially
vascular
smooth
muscle
cells.
Using
GPR91
knockout
(Gpr91−/−)
wildtype
(WT)
littermates,
made
hyperlipidaemic
with
overexpression
gain-of-function
mutated
Pcsk9
Western
diet
feeding,
we
showed
full
ablation
did
not
accelerate
atherosclerosis—lesions
aortic
arch
2.18
±
0.48%
vs.
1.64
0.31%,
roots
10.06
0.91%
10.67
1.53%
for
Gpr91−/−
WT
mice,
respectively.
In
line
this,
no
differences
between
groups
were
observed
macrophage
T-cell
infiltration
plaque,
well
polarization
towards
M1-
or
M2-like
macrophages
aorta,
spleen
liver
control
mice.
conclusion,
our
study
indicates
global
does
influence
inflammation
atherogenesis.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: June 11, 2024
Succinate,
traditionally
viewed
as
a
mere
intermediate
of
the
tricarboxylic
acid
(TCA)
cycle,
has
emerged
critical
mediator
in
inflammation.
Disruptions
within
TCA
cycle
lead
to
an
accumulation
succinate
mitochondrial
matrix.
This
excess
subsequently
diffuses
into
cytosol
and
is
released
extracellular
space.
Elevated
cytosolic
levels
stabilize
hypoxia-inducible
factor-1α
by
inhibiting
prolyl
hydroxylases,
which
enhances
inflammatory
responses.
Notably,
also
acts
extracellularly
signaling
molecule
engaging
receptor
1
on
immune
cells,
thus
modulating
their
pro-inflammatory
or
anti-inflammatory
activities.
Alterations
have
been
associated
with
various
disorders,
including
rheumatoid
arthritis,
bowel
disease,
obesity,
atherosclerosis.
These
associations
are
primarily
due
exaggerated
cell
Given
its
central
role
inflammation,
targeting
pathways
offers
promising
therapeutic
avenues
for
these
diseases.
paper
provides
extensive
review
succinate's
involvement
processes
highlights
potential
targets
future
research
possibilities
development.
Diabetologia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
67(3), P. 430 - 442
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Beyond
their
conventional
roles
in
intracellular
energy
production,
some
traditional
metabolites
also
function
as
extracellular
messengers
that
activate
cell-surface
G-protein-coupled
receptors
(GPCRs)
akin
to
hormones
and
neurotransmitters.
These
signalling
metabolites,
often
derived
from
nutrients,
the
gut
microbiota
or
host's
intermediary
metabolism,
are
now
acknowledged
key
regulators
of
various
metabolic
immune
responses.
This
review
delves
into
multi-dimensional
aspects
succinate,
a
dual
metabolite
with
roots
both
mitochondria
microbiome.
It
connects
dots
between
succinate's
role
Krebs
cycle,
mitochondrial
respiration,
its
double-edge
transmitter
within
outside
cell.
We
aim
provide
an
overview
succinate-succinate
receptor
1
(SUCNR1)
axis
diabetes,
discussing
potential
use
succinate
biomarker
novel
prospect
targeting
SUCNR1
manage
complications
associated
diabetes.
further
propose
strategies
manipulate
succinate-SUCNR1
for
better
diabetes
management;
this
includes
pharmacological
modulation
innovative
approaches
concentrations,
such
administration
indirect
strategies,
like
modulation.
The
nature
terms
origins
roles,
offers
rich
landscape
understanding
intricate
connections
diseases,
indicates
promising
pathways
developing
new
therapeutic
strategies.
Science Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(758)
Published: July 31, 2024
Authorization
of
the
Matrix-M
(MM)–adjuvanted
R21
vaccine
by
three
countries
and
its
subsequent
endorsement
World
Health
Organization
for
malaria
prevention
in
children
are
a
milestone
fight
against
malaria.
Yet,
our
understanding
innate
adaptive
immune
responses
elicited
this
remains
limited.
Here,
we
compared
clinically
relevant
adjuvants
[3M-052
+
aluminum
hydroxide
(Alum)
(3M),
TLR7/8
agonist
formulated
Alum;
GLA-LSQ,
TLR4
liposomes
with
QS-21;
MM,
now-approved
adjuvant
R21]
their
capacity
to
induce
durable
macaques.
adjuvanted
3M
on
0,
8,
23–week
schedule
anti-circumsporozoite
antibody
comparable
magnitude
R21/MM
administered
using
0-4-8–week
regimen
persisted
up
72
weeks
half-life
337
days.
A
booster
dose
at
induced
recall
response
similar
vaccination.
In
contrast,
R21/GLA-LSQ
immunization
lower,
short-lived
used.
Consistent
serum
responses,
MM
long-lived
plasma
cells
bone
marrow
other
tissues,
including
spleen.
Furthermore,
whereas
stimulated
potent
persistent
antiviral
transcriptional
cytokine
signatures
after
primary
immunizations,
enhanced
expression
interferon-
T
H
2-related
more
highly
Collectively,
these
findings
provide
resource
highlight
promise
as
another
malarial
vaccines.
Inflammation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
Succinate
regulates
inflammation
through
its
receptor,
succinate
receptor
1
(SUCNR1).
However,
the
effects
of
this
interaction
on
Kupffer
cell
(KC)-driven
during
liver
ischemia–reperfusion
injury
(IRI)
remain
unclear.
Herein,
we
investigated
succinate/SUCNR1
axis
in
progression
IRI.
In
study,
levels
and
SUCNR1
expression
were
analyzed
mice
underwent
segmental
Sucnr1
deficiency
(Sucnr1−/−)
Wild-type
treated
with
or
without
clodronate
before
IRI
modeling,
a
co-culture
system
was
established
to
assess
impact
KCs
hepatocyte
viability
apoptosis.
KC
activation
status
polarization
determined,
vivo
vitro.
Furthermore,
downstream
pathways
regulating
investigated.
We
observed
significant
increase
serum
liver,
after
deletion
alleviated
apoptosis
either
aforementioned
hepatoprotective
abolished
by
depletion
clodronate.
inhibited
M1
polarization,
dampened
proinflammatory
cytokine
release
addition,
knockout
reversed
increasing
phosphorylation
ERK
NF-κB
p65
following
The
ERK/NF-κB
also
antagonist
Compound
4C
inhibitor
SCH772984.
Together,
these
findings
suggest
that
protects
against
modulating
probably
pathway.
The Journal of Physiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 31, 2025
Abstract
Recent
research
has
highlighted
the
significance
of
succinate
and
its
receptor
in
gestational
diabetes
(GDM)
pathogenesis.
However,
a
clear
interconnection
between
placenta
metabolism,
levels,
SUCNR1
signalling
pregnancy
pathologies
remains
elusive.
Here,
we
set
out
to
investigate
potential
role
on
labour
placental
mechanisms
by
combining
clinical
functional
experimental
data
at
same
time
as
exploring
specific
SUCNR1‐mediated
effects
vascularization,
addressing
agonist
actions.
According
our
data,
levels
vary
throughout
postpartum,
with
natural
increase
during
peripartum
period.
We
also
show
that
activation
umbilical
cord
endothelium
promotes
angiogenesis
under
normal
conditions.
GDM,
excessive
impaired
function
may
weaken
this
angiogenic
response.
In
conclusion,
present
study
underlines
an
emerging
molecule
placenta,
regulating
processes.
The
reduced
sensitivity
succinate/SUCNR1
pathway
GDM
environment
serve
protective
physiological
mechanism
or
could
have
pathogenic
effect.
image
Key
points
Succinate
delivery
maternal
fetal
circulation.
Gestational
induces
accumulation
downregulation
cords.
compromises
gene
profile
modulation
endothelium.
stimulates
sprouting
tube‐forming
capacity
human
vein
endothelial
cells
from
healthy,
but
not
pregnancies.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 653 - 653
Published: April 29, 2025
α-ketoglutarate
dehydrogenase
complex
(KGDHc)
is
a
crucial
enzyme
in
the
tricarboxylic
acid
(TCA)
cycle
that
intersects
monosaccharides,
amino
acids,
and
fatty
catabolism
with
oxidative
phosphorylation
(OxPhos).
A
key
feature
of
KGDHc
its
ability
to
sense
changes
redox
environment
through
reversible
oxidation
vicinal
lipoic
thiols
dihydrolipoamide
succinyltransferase
(DLST;
E2)
subunit,
which
controls
activity
and,
by
extension,
OxPhos.
This
characteristic
inculcates
regulatory
properties
for
modulation
metabolism
mediating
intra-
intercellular
signals.
The
innate
capacity
participate
regulation
cell
homeodynamics
also
occurs
production
mitochondrial
hydrogen
peroxide
(mtH2O2),
generated
(DLD;
E3)
downstream
from
E2
subunit.
Reversible
covalent
modification
subunit
this
mtH2O2
KGDHc,
not
only
protects
distress
but
modulates
eustress
pathways.
importance
modulating
underscored
pathogenesis
neurological
metabolic
disorders
occur
due
hyper-generation
complex.
implies
targeted
could
be
potential
therapeutic
strategy
limiting
triggered
hyper-generation.
In
short
article,
I
will
discuss
recent
findings
demonstrating
potent
source
can
trigger
manifestation
several
diseases,
including
non-alcoholic
liver
disease
(NAFLD),
inflammation,
cancer,
alleviate
these
syndromes.
Separation Science Plus,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Coreopsis
tinctoria
Nutt.
(CT)
has
the
effects
of
clearing
heat
and
detoxifying,
which
can
be
used
to
treat
red‐eye
swelling.
At
present,
there
are
studies
on
CT
treatment
diabetic
retinopathy
(DR).
Diabetes
affect
function
eyes,
is
closely
related
liver.
The
connection
between
liver
eyes
valued
as
liver–eye
axis.
There
no
reports
mechanism
action
in
DR.
This
study
analyzed
differences
DR
rats
before
after
administration
using
network
pharmacology,
LC‐MS‐based
non‐targeted
metabolomics,
energy
substances
metabolism.
Then,
a
joint
analysis
hepatomics,
plasma
metabolism,
pharmacology
results
was
conducted
discover
overall
biological
axis
pattern.
Non‐targeted
metabolomics
revealed
pentose
phosphate
pathway
(PPP)
riboflavin
main
enriched
metabolic
pathways,
Energy
substance
metabolism
regulates
tricarboxylic
acid
cycle
pathway.
Integrated
PPP
upstream
key
research
reveals
for
based
provides
reference
studying