Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
81(1)
Published: April 10, 2024
Abstract
Phenotypic
transformation
of
vascular
smooth
muscle
cells
(VSMCs)
plays
a
crucial
role
in
abdominal
aortic
aneurysm
(AAA)
formation.
CARMN,
highly
conserved,
VSMC-enriched
long
noncoding
RNA
(lncRNA),
is
integral
orchestrating
various
pathologies
by
modulating
the
phenotypic
dynamics
VSMCs.
The
influence
CARMN
on
AAA
formation,
particularly
its
mechanisms,
remains
enigmatic.
Our
research,
employing
single-cell
and
bulk
sequencing,
has
uncovered
significant
suppression
specimens,
which
correlates
strongly
with
contractile
function
This
reduced
expression
was
consistent
both
7-
14-day
porcine
pancreatic
elastase
(PPE)-induced
mouse
models
human
clinical
cases.
Functional
analyses
disclosed
that
diminution
exacerbated
PPE-precipitated
whereas
augmentation
conferred
protection
against
such
Mechanistically,
we
found
CARMN's
capacity
to
bind
SRF,
thereby
amplifying
driving
transcription
VSMC
marker
genes.
In
addition,
our
findings
indicate
an
enhancement
CAMRN
transcription,
facilitated
binding
NRF2
promoter
region.
study
indicated
protective
preventing
formation
restrains
through
interaction
SRF.
Additionally,
observed
augmented
These
suggest
potential
as
viable
therapeutic
target
treatment
AAA.
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abstract
Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
40(6)
Published: May 27, 2020
In
addition
to
the
roles
of
endothelial
cells
(ECs)
in
physiological
processes,
ECs
actively
participate
both
innate
and
adaptive
immune
responses.
We
previously
reported
that,
comparison
macrophages,
a
prototypic
cell
type,
have
many
functions
that
macrophages
carry
out,
including
cytokine
secretion,
phagocytic
function,
antigen
presentation,
pathogen-associated
molecular
patterns-,
danger-associated
patterns-sensing,
proinflammatory,
immune-enhancing,
anti-inflammatory,
immunosuppression,
migration,
heterogeneity,
plasticity.
this
highlight,
we
introduce
recent
advances
published
ATVB
other
journals:
(1)
several
significant
characters
classify
as
novel
not
only
infections
allograft
transplantation
but
also
metabolic
diseases;
(2)
new
receptor
systems
conditional
pattern
receptors,
nonpattern
homeostasis
associated
patterns
receptors
contribute
ECs;
(3)
immunometabolism
memory
determine
(4)
great
induction
checkpoint
during
inflammations
suggests
tolerogenic
(5)
association
inhibitors
with
cardiovascular
adverse
events
cardio-oncology
indicates
potential
contributions
cells.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Dec. 1, 2020
Long
non-coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
are
emerging
regulators
of
pathophysiological
processes
including
atherosclerosis.
Using
RNA-seq
profiling
the
intima
lesions,
here
we
identify
a
macrophage-specific
lncRNA
MAARS
(Macrophage-Associated
Atherosclerosis
Sequence).
Aortic
expression
increases
by
270-fold
with
atherosclerotic
progression
and
decreases
regression
60%.
knockdown
reduces
lesion
formation
52%
in
LDLR
Clinical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
138(13), P. 817 - 850
Published: June 26, 2024
Abstract
Optimal
vascular
structure
and
function
are
essential
for
maintaining
the
physiological
functions
of
cardiovascular
system.
Vascular
remodelling
involves
changes
in
vessel
structure,
including
its
size,
shape,
cellular
molecular
composition.
These
result
from
multiple
risk
factors
may
be
compensatory
adaptations
to
sustain
blood
function.
They
occur
diverse
pathologies,
hypertension
heart
failure
atherosclerosis.
Dynamic
endothelium,
fibroblasts,
smooth
muscle
cells,
pericytes
or
other
wall
cells
underlie
remodelling.
In
addition,
immune
macrophages
lymphocytes,
infiltrate
vessels
initiate
inflammatory
signalling.
contribute
a
dynamic
interplay
between
cell
proliferation,
apoptosis,
migration,
inflammation,
extracellular
matrix
reorganisation,
all
critical
mechanisms
Molecular
pathways
underlying
these
processes
include
growth
(e.g.,
endothelial
factor
platelet-derived
factor),
cytokines
interleukin-1β
tumour
necrosis
factor-α),
reactive
oxygen
species,
signalling
pathways,
such
as
Rho/ROCK,
MAPK,
TGF-β/Smad,
related
nitric
oxide
superoxide
biology.
MicroRNAs
long
noncoding
RNAs
crucial
epigenetic
regulators
gene
expression
We
evaluate
potential
therapeutic
targeting
clinical
translational
perspective.
summary,
remodelling,
coordinated
modification
function,
is
disease
pathology.
Bone Research,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: March 27, 2019
Osteoporosis
is
a
systemic
disease
that
results
in
loss
of
bone
density
and
increased
fracture
risk,
particularly
the
vertebrae
hip.
This
condition
associated
morbidity
mortality
increase
with
population
ageing.
Long
noncoding
(lnc)
RNAs
are
transcripts
longer
than
200
nucleotides
not
translated
into
proteins,
but
play
important
regulatory
roles
transcriptional
post-transcriptional
regulation.
Their
contribution
to
onset
development
increasingly
recognized.
Herein,
we
present
an
integrative
revision
on
studies
implicate
lncRNAs
osteoporosis
support
their
potential
use
as
therapeutic
tools.
Firstly,
current
evidence
involvement
cellular
molecular
mechanisms
linked
its
major
complication,
fragility
fractures,
reviewed.
We
analyze
osteogenesis,
osteoclastogenesis,
healing
events
from
human
animal
model
studies.
Secondly,
alterations
at
genetic
transcriptomic
level
discussed
risk
factors
new
circulating
biomarkers
for
diagnosis.
Finally,
conclude
debating
possibilities,
persisting
difficulties,
future
prospects
using
treatment
osteoporosis.
Cancer Management and Research,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 11, P. 2729 - 2737
Published: April 1, 2019
Long
non-coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
have
shown
potential
as
a
biomarker
in
the
diagnosis
and
prognosis
multiple
cancers.
LncRNAs
are
dysregulated
various
cancers,
playing
either
oncogenic
or
tumor
suppressive
roles.
Emerging
evidences
proved
that
growth
arrest-specific
5
(GAS5)
lncRNA
can
function
suppressor
several
LncRNA
GAS5
is
downregulated
many
types
of
cancer,
regulating
cellular
processes
such
cell
proliferation,
apoptosis
invasion.
The
low
level
expression
often
elevates
capacity
proliferation
predicts
poorer
some
This
review
aims
to
summarize
recent
published
literature
on
biogenesis,
regulation
mechanism
different
cancers
explore
its
for
cancer
diagnosis,
treatment.