Redox Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
79, P. 103471 - 103471
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
Ca2+
overload
and
mitochondrial
dysfunction
play
crucial
roles
in
myocardial
ischemia-reperfusion
(I/R)
injury.
Piezo1,
a
mechanosensitive
cation
channel,
is
essential
for
intracellular
homeostasis.
The
objective
of
this
research
was
to
explore
the
effects
Piezo1
on
function
during
I/R
We
showed
that
expression
elevated
infracted
area
cardiomyocyte-specific
deficiency
(Piezo1△Myh6)
mice
attenuated
by
decreasing
infarct
size
cardiac
dysfunction.
Piezo1△Myh6
regulated
fusion
fission
improve
decrease
inflammation
oxidative
stress
vivo
vitro.
Mechanistically,
knockout
alleviated
calcium
normalize
calpain-associated
Our
findings
indicated
depletion
cardiomyocytes
partially
restored
homeostasis
ischemia/reperfusion
This
study
suggests
an
innovative
therapeutic
strategy
alleviate
Circulation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
135(2), P. 372 - 396
Published: July 4, 2024
Despite
clinical
and
scientific
advancements,
heart
failure
is
the
major
cause
of
morbidity
mortality
worldwide.
Both
mitochondrial
dysfunction
inflammation
contribute
to
development
progression
failure.
Although
crucial
reparative
healing
following
acute
cardiomyocyte
injury,
chronic
damages
heart,
impairs
function,
decreases
cardiac
output.
Mitochondria,
which
comprise
one
third
volume,
may
prove
a
potential
therapeutic
target
for
Known
primarily
energy
production,
mitochondria
are
also
involved
in
other
processes
including
calcium
homeostasis
regulation
cellular
apoptosis.
Mitochondrial
function
closely
related
morphology,
alters
through
dynamics,
thus
ensuring
that
needs
cell
met.
However,
failure,
changes
substrate
use
lead
impaired
myocyte
function.
This
review
discusses
cristae
role
contact
site
organizing
system
complex
ultrastructure
changes.
Additionally,
this
covers
mitochondria-endoplasmic
reticulum
sites,
communication
via
nanotunnels,
altered
metabolite
production
during
We
highlight
these
often-neglected
factors
promising
targets
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 802 - 802
Published: April 4, 2024
Myocardial
ischemia–reperfusion
injury
(MIRI)
remains
a
challenge
in
the
context
of
reperfusion
procedures
for
myocardial
infarction
(MI).
While
early
revascularization
stands
as
gold
standard
mitigating
injury,
recent
insights
have
illuminated
paradoxical
role
reperfusion,
giving
rise
to
phenomenon
known
injury.
This
comprehensive
review
delves
into
intricate
pathophysiological
pathways
involved
MIRI,
placing
particular
focus
on
pivotal
endothelium.
Beyond
elucidating
molecular
intricacies,
we
explore
diverse
clinical
manifestations
associated
with
underscoring
its
potential
contribute
substantially
final
infarct
size,
up
50%.
We
further
navigate
through
current
preventive
approaches
and
highlight
promising
emerging
strategies
designed
counteract
devastating
effects
phenomenon.
By
synthesizing
knowledge
offering
perspective
evolving
interventions,
this
serves
valuable
resource
clinicians
researchers
engaged
dynamic
field
MIRI.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
295, P. 118118 - 118118
Published: April 1, 2025
Atrazine
(ATR),
a
widely
used
herbicide,
poses
significant
environmental
and
health
risks
due
to
its
high
solubility
adsorption
in
soil.
ATR
exposure
can
lead
nephrotoxicity
humans
animals.
Curcumin
(Cur),
an
active
compound
Curcuma
species,
is
renowned
for
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
properties,
with
potential
mitigate
chronic
disease
risks.
We
hypothesized
that
the
addition
of
Cur
could
alleviate
renal
impairment
associated
carried
out
experiments
using
mice
as
subjects.
This
study
investigates
whether
attenuate
ATR-induced
by
modulating
mitophagy
apoptotic
pathways.
Our
findings
illustrate
consumption
attenuates
induced
ATR,
evidenced
lowered
serum
concentrations
uric
acid
(UA),
blood
urea
nitrogen
(BUN),
creatinine
(CRE),
established
biomarkers
injury.
Moreover,
enhances
defense
mechanisms
ATR-exposed
mice,
indicated
elevated
levels
total
capacity
(T-AOC),
catalase
(CAT),
glutathione
peroxidase
(GSH-Px),
alongside
reduced
malondialdehyde
(MDA).
Histopathological
electron
microscopy
analyses
further
corroborate
these
findings,
showing
organelle
damage,
particularly
mitochondrial
ridge
breakage
vacuolization,
increased
autophagic
lysosomes.
PINK1/Parkin-mediated
autophagy,
PINK1,
Parkin,
LC3BII,
P62
compared
ATR-treated
mice.
mitigates
pathway,
down-regulation
apoptosis-related
genes
(Cytochrome
C
(Cyto-C),
Caspase3,
Caspase9)
pro-apoptotic
marker
(Bax),
along
up-regulation
anti-apoptotic
(Bcl-2)
at
both
transcriptional
translational
In
summary,
demonstrates
nephroprotective
properties
against
injury
through
enhancement
autophagy
display
actions,
underscoring
curative
potency
treatment
caused
ATR.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(9), P. 4098 - 4098
Published: April 25, 2025
Mitochondria,
as
multifunctional
and
partially
independent
structures,
play
a
crucial
role
in
determining
essential
life
processes.
Recently,
their
significance
reproductive
biology
has
gained
increasing
attention.
This
review
aims
to
comprehensively
analyse
the
of
mitochondrial
processes
oocyte
maturation
embryo
culture.
A
comprehensive
literature
was
conducted
highlight
importance
activity
early
stages
formation.
Proper
function
provides
energy,
maintains
genomic
stability,
ensures
optimal
conditions
for
fertilisation
progression.
Understanding
these
is
optimise
culture
identify
new
biomarkers
that
improve
success
assisted
technologies
(ARTs).
Enhancing
female
cells
key
improving
quality,
which
can
lead
better
vitro
transfer.
Furthermore,
advances
diagnostic
techniques,
such
genome
sequencing,
offer
more
precise
understanding
relationship
between
health
quality.
However,
fully
functions
only
part
challenge.
Expanding
knowledge
interactions
mitochondria
other
cellular
structures
future
advancements
medicine.
complex
relationships
will
provide
deeper
insight
into
outcomes
development.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
Cardiac
remodeling
is
a
shared
pathological
change
in
most
cardiovascular
diseases.
Encompassing
both
adaptive
physiological
responses
and
decompensated
changes.
Anatomically,
atrial
primarily
caused
by
fibrillation,
whereas
ventricular
typically
induced
myocardial
infarction,
hypertension,
or
cardiomyopathy.
Mitochondria,
the
powerhouse
of
cardiomyocytes,
collaborate
with
other
organelles
such
as
endoplasmic
reticulum
to
control
variety
pathophysiological
processes
calcium
signaling,
lipid
transfer,
mitochondrial
dynamics,
biogenesis,
mitophagy.
This
mechanism
proven
be
essential
for
cardiac
remodeling.
Post-translational
modifications
can
regulate
intracellular
signaling
pathways,
gene
expression,
cellular
stress
cells
modulating
protein
function,
stability,
interactions,
consequently
shaping
response
injury
stress.
These
modifications,
particular
phosphorylation,
acetylation,
ubiquitination,
are
regulation
complex
molecular
pathways
that
underlie
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
crosstalk
between
mitochondria
during
remodeling,
focusing
on
regulatory
effects
various
post-translational
these
interactions.
Free Radical Biology and Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
221, P. 111 - 124
Published: May 17, 2024
Intestinal
ischemia‒reperfusion
(IIR)
injury
is
a
common
complication
of
surgery,
but
clear
molecular
insights
and
valuable
therapeutic
targets
are
lacking.
Mitochondrial
calcium
overload
an
early
sign
various
diseases
considered
vital
factor
in
injury.
The
mitochondrial
uniporter
(MCU),
which
located
on
the
inner
membrane,
primary
mediator
ion
entry
into
mitochondria.
However,
specific
mechanism
MCU
IIR
remains
to
be
clarified.
In
this
study,
we
generated
model
using
C57BL/6
mice
Caco-2
cells
found
increases
levels
expression
following
inhibition
markedly
attenuated
Moreover,
knockdown
alleviates
dysfunction
by
reducing
oxidative
stress
apoptosis.
Mechanistically,
substantially
reduced
translocation
Drp1
thus
its
binding
Fis1
receptors,
resulting
decreased
fission.
Taken
together,
our
findings
demonstrated
that
novel
upstream
regulator
represents
predictive
target
for
IIR.
Journal of Applied Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
ABSTRACT
Acute
myocardial
infarction
(AMI)
remains
a
leading
cause
of
death
among
patients
with
cardiovascular
diseases.
Percutaneous
coronary
intervention
(PCI)
has
been
the
preferred
clinical
treatment
for
AMI
due
to
its
safety
and
efficiency.
However,
research
indicates
that
rapid
restoration
oxygen
supply
following
PCI
can
lead
secondary
injury,
termed
ischemia–reperfusion
injury
(MIRI),
posing
grave
threat
patient
survival.
Despite
ongoing
efforts,
mechanisms
underlying
MIRI
are
not
yet
fully
elucidated.
Among
them,
oxidative
stress
inflammation
stand
out
as
critical
pathophysiological
mechanisms,
playing
significant
roles
in
MIRI.
Natural
compounds
have
shown
strong
therapeutic
potential
their
high
efficacy,
availability,
low
side
effects.
Many
current
studies
indicate
natural
mitigate
by
reducing
inflammatory
responses.
Therefore,
this
paper
reviews
during
role
intervening
these
processes,
aiming
provide
basis
reference
future
development
drugs
treating