Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 14, 2023
Abstract
Intervertebral
disk
degeneration
(IDD)
is
the
primary
pathology
responsible
for
lower
back
pain.
Oxidative
stress-induced
cell
death
plays
a
fundamental
role
in
IDD
pathogenesis.
Cuproptosis
recently
discovered
form
of
programmed
dependent
on
copper
availability.
Whether
cuproptosis
involved
progression
remains
unknown.
Herein,
we
established
vitro
and
vivo
models
to
investigate
presence
mechanisms
by
which
oxidative
stress
interacts
with
sensitivity
nucleus
pulposus
cells
(NPCs).
We
found
that
expression
key
regulator
ferrodoxin-1
(FDX1)
increased
both
rat
human
disks.
Sublethal
NPCs
led
FDX1
Cu
2+
at
physiological
concentrations,
whereas
knockdown
inhibited
death.
Since
homeostasis
copper-induced
cytotoxicity,
investigated
transport-related
proteins,
including
importers
(transporter
transporter
1
[CTR1]
)
efflux
pumps
(ATPase
transporter,
ATP7A,
ATP7B).
CTR1
ATP7A
under
stress,
blocking
significantly
reduced
stress/copper-induced
Moreover,
promoted
specific
protein
(SP1)
SP1-mediated
transcription.
SP1
inhibition
improved
viability
decreased
rates,
was
reversed
administration
elesclomol,
ionophore.
Importantly,
preserved
hydration
alleviated
tissue
degeneration.
This
suggest
mediates
increasing
flux
through
promotion
study
highlights
importance
provides
promising
therapeutic
target
treatment.
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 15, P. 4275 - 4290
Published: July 1, 2022
Abstract:
Sepsis
is
an
abnormal
condition
with
multiple
organ
dysfunctions
caused
by
the
uncontrolled
infection
response
and
one
of
major
diseases
that
seriously
hang
over
global
human
health.
Besides,
sepsis
characterized
high
morbidity
mortality,
especially
in
intensive
care
unit
(ICU).
Among
numerous
subsequent
injuries
sepsis,
myocardial
injury
most
common
complications
main
cause
death
septic
patients.
To
better
manage
inpatients,
it
necessary
to
understand
specific
mechanisms
induced
(SIMI).
Therefore,
this
review
will
elucidate
pathophysiology
SIMI
from
following
certain
mechanisms:
apoptosis,
mitochondrial
damage,
autophagy,
excessive
inflammatory
response,
oxidative
stress
pyroptosis,
outline
current
therapeutic
strategies
potential
approaches
SIMI.
Keywords:
injury,
mechanism,
signaling
pathway
BioFactors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
50(5), P. 1009 - 1023
Published: April 10, 2024
Abstract
Intervertebral
disc
degeneration
(IDD)
is
an
age‐related
disease
and
responsible
for
low
back
pain.
Oxidative
stress‐induced
cell
death
plays
a
fundamental
role
in
IDD
pathogenesis.
Cuproptosis
recently
discovered
form
of
programmed
dependent
on
copper
availability.
Whether
cuproptosis
involved
progression
remains
unknown.
Herein,
we
established
vitro
vivo
models
to
investigate
the
mechanisms
by
which
oxidative
stress
interacts
with
sensitivity
nucleus
pulposus
cells
(NPCs).
We
found
that
ferredoxin‐1
(FDX1)
content
increased
both
rat
human
degenerated
discs.
Sublethal
NPCs
led
FDX1
expression,
tricarboxylic
acid
(TCA)
cycle‐related
proteins
lipoylation
aggregation,
presence
Cu
2+
at
physiological
concentrations,
while
knockdown
inhibited
death.
Since
homeostasis
copper‐induced
cytotoxicity,
investigated
transport‐related
proteins,
including
importer
(CTR1)
efflux
pumps
(ATPase
transporter,
ATP7A,
ATP7B).
CTR1
ATP7A
under
stress,
blocking
reduced
stress/copper‐induced
TCA‐related
protein
aggregation
Moreover,
promoted
expression
specific
1
(SP1)
SP1‐mediated
transcription.
SP1
inhibition
decreased
rates,
preserved
hydration,
alleviated
tissue
degeneration.
This
suggests
upregulates
flux
through
promoting
transcription,
leading
TCA
cuproptosis.
study
highlights
importance
provides
promising
therapeutic
target
treatment.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
45(11), P. 9262 - 9283
Published: Nov. 17, 2023
Specificity
protein
1
(SP1),
hypoxia-inducible
factor
(HIF-1),
and
MYC
are
important
transcription
factors
(TFs).
SP1,
a
constitutively
expressed
housekeeping
gene,
regulates
diverse
yet
distinct
biological
activities;
is
master
regulator
of
all
key
cellular
activities
including
cell
metabolism
proliferation;
HIF-1,
whose
level
rapidly
increased
when
the
local
tissue
oxygen
concentration
decreases,
functions
as
mediator
hypoxic
signals.
Systems
analyses
regulatory
networks
in
cancer
have
shown
that
belong
to
group
TFs
function
regulators
cancer.
Therefore,
contributions
these
crucial
development
often
overexpressed
tumors,
which
indicates
importance
their
roles
Thus,
proper
manipulation
by
appropriate
agents
could
strong
negative
impact
on
development.
Under
circumstances,
naturally
become
major
targets
for
anticancer
drug
Accordingly,
there
currently
many
SP1
or
HIF-1
inhibitors
available;
however,
designing
efficient
has
been
extremely
difficult.
Studies
modulate
expression
each
other
collaborate
regulate
numerous
genes.
In
this
review,
we
provide
an
overview
interactions
collaborations
HIF1A,
regulation
various
cancer-related
genes,
potential
implications
therapy.
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Nov. 2, 2023
Abstract
Background
Sepsis
is
a
life-threatening
organ
dysfunction
caused
by
abnormal
immune
responses
to
various,
predominantly
bacterial,
infections.
Different
bacterial
infections
lead
substantial
variation
in
disease
manifestation
and
therapeutic
strategies.
However,
the
underlying
cellular
heterogeneity
mechanisms
involved
remain
poorly
understood.
Methods
Multiple
bulk
transcriptome
datasets
from
septic
patients
with
12
types
of
were
integrated
identify
signature
genes
for
each
infection.
Signature
mapped
onto
an
large
single-cell
RNA
(scRNA)
dataset
patients,
subsets
cells
associated
different
sepsis
types,
multiple
omics
combined
reveal
molecular
mechanisms.
In
addition,
scRNA
spatial
data
used
signaling
pathways
sepsis-related
cells.
Finally,
screening,
optimization,
de
novo
design
conducted
potential
targeted
drugs
compounds.
Results
We
elucidated
among
Escherichia
coli
(
E.
)
sepsis,
19
epigenetic
regulation
metabolism
identified,
which
DRAM1
was
demonstrated
promote
autophagy
glycolysis
response
upregulation
confirmed
independent
cohort.
Further,
we
showed
that
could
maintain
survival
pro-inflammatory
monocyte
subset,
C10_ULK1,
induces
systemic
inflammation
interacting
other
cell
via
resistin
integrin
blood
kidney
tissue,
respectively.
retapamulin
identified
optimized
as
drug
treatment
targeting
gene,
,
inhibiting
protein
synthesis.
Several
also
including
nystatin
C1QA
Neisseria
dalfopristin
CTSD
Streptococcus
viridans
sepsis.
Conclusion
Our
study
provides
comprehensive
overview
various
infections,
providing
insights
inform
development
stratified
therapies
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 5293 - 5309
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Patients
with
sepsis
frequently
develop
septic
cardiomyopathy,
which
is
known
to
be
closely
related
excessive
inflammatory
responses.
Indole-3-propionic
acid
(IPA)
a
tryptophan
metabolite
anti-inflammatory
properties
that
have
been
demonstrated
in
various
studies.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
the
underlying
mechanisms
and
therapeutic
role
of
IPA
cardiomyopathy.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Sepsis,
a
life-threatening
condition
arising
from
an
uncontrolled
immune
response
to
infection,
can
lead
organ
dysfunction,
with
severe
inflammation
potentially
causing
multiple
failures.
Sepsis-induced
cardiac
dysfunction
(SIMD)
is
common
and
complication
of
sepsis,
significantly
increasing
patient
mortality.
Understanding
the
pathogenesis
SIMD
crucial
for
improving
treatment,
microRNAs
(miRNAs)
have
emerged
as
important
regulators
in
this
process.
A
comprehensive
literature
search
was
conducted
PubMed,
Science
Direct,
Embase
databases
up
September
2024.
The
terms
included
["miRNA"
or
"microRNA"]
["Cardiac"
"Heart"]
["Sepsis"
"Septic"],
language
limited
English.
After
initial
filtering
by
database
engine,
Excel
software
used
further
screen
references.
Duplicate
articles,
those
without
abstracts
full
texts,
review/meta-analyses
non-English
articles
were
excluded.
Finally,
106
relevant
research
data
extraction
analysis.
complex
involves
mitochondrial
oxidative
stress,
cardiomyocyte
apoptosis
pyroptosis,
dysregulation
myocardial
calcium
homeostasis,
inhibitory
factors,
autonomic
nervous
regulation
disorders,
hemodynamic
changes,
structural
alterations.
miRNAs
play
diverse
roles
SIMD.
They
are
involved
regulating
above-mentioned
pathological
processes.
Although
significant
progress
has
been
made
understanding
role
SIMD,
there
still
challenges.
Some
studies
on
limitations
such
small
sample
sizes
failure
account
confounding
factors.
Research
also
faces
issues
like
inconsistent
measurement
techniques
unclear
miRNA-target
gene
relationships.
Moreover,
translation
miRNA-based
into
clinical
applications
hindered
problems
related
miRNA
stability,
delivery
mechanisms,
off-target
effects,
long-term
safety.
In
conclusion,
potential
diagnostic
biomarkers.
Further
needed
overcome
existing
challenges
fully
exploit
diagnosis
treatment
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 807 - 807
Published: July 7, 2024
In
mammals,
specificity
protein
1
(SP1)
was
the
first
Cys2-His2
zinc
finger
transcription
factor
to
be
isolated
within
and
Krüppel-like
(Sp/KLF)
gene
family.
SP1
regulates
expression
by
binding
Guanine–Cytosine
(GC)-rich
sequences
on
promoter
regions
of
target
genes,
affecting
various
cellular
processes.
Additionally,
activity
is
markedly
influenced
posttranslational
modifications,
such
as
phosphorylation,
acetylation,
glycosylation,
proteolysis.
implicated
in
regulation
apoptosis,
cell
hypertrophy,
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
lipid
metabolism,
plaque
stabilization,
endothelial
dysfunction,
fibrosis,
calcification,
other
pathological
These
processes
impact
onset
progression
numerous
cardiovascular
disorders,
including
coronary
heart
disease,
ischemia-reperfusion
injury,
cardiomyopathy,
arrhythmia,
vascular
disease.
emerges
a
potential
for
prevention
therapeutic
intervention
cardiac
ailments.
this
review,
we
delve
into
biological
functions,
pathophysiological
mechanisms,
clinical
implications
pathology
offer
valuable
insights
regulatory
functions
diseases
unveil
novel
avenues
treatment
conditions.
Fundamental and Clinical Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
37(3), P. 607 - 617
Published: Jan. 17, 2023
Sepsis-induced
myocardial
injury
is
a
consequence
of
septicemia
and
one
the
major
causes
death
in
intensive
care
units.
A
serum
glycoprotein
called
fetuin-A
secreted
largely
by
liver,
tongue,
placenta,
adipose
tissue.
Fetuin-A
has
variety
biological
pharmacological
properties.
The
anti-inflammatory
antioxidant
shown
its
efficacy
number
inflammatory
disorders
including
sepsis.
However,
protective
role
against
sepsis-induced
remains
elusive.
purpose
this
work
to
explore
mouse
models
brought
on
cecal
ligation
puncture
(CLP).
CLP
significantly
induced
assessed
terms
elevated
markers
(serum
CK-MB,
cTnI
levels),
(IL-6,
TNF-α)
serum,
oxidative
stress
(increased
MDA
levels
decreased
reduced
glutathione)
heart
tissue
homogenate
following
24
h
puncture.
Further,
hematoxylin
eosin
(H&E)
staining
showed
considerable
histological
alterations
sepsis-developed
mice.
Interestingly,
pretreatment
(50
100
mg/kg)
for
4
days
before
procedure
improved
was
evaluated
perspective
reduction
levels,
IL-6,
TNF-α
animals.
attenuated
morphology
dose-dependent
manner.
present
study
provides
preliminary
evidence
that
exerts
protection
cardiac
dysfunction
vivo
via
suppression
inflammation
damage.