Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: March 24, 2021
Abstract
As
a
classically
known
mitogen,
fibroblast
growth
factor
1
(FGF1)
has
been
found
to
exert
other
pleiotropic
functions
such
as
metabolic
regulation
and
myocardial
protection.
Here,
we
show
that
serum
levels
of
FGF1
were
decreased
positively
correlated
with
fraction
shortening
in
diabetic
cardiomyopathy
(DCM)
patients,
indicating
is
potential
therapeutic
target
for
DCM.
We
treatment
variant
(FGF1
∆HBS
)
reduced
proliferative
potency
prevented
diabetes-induced
cardiac
injury
remodeling
restored
function.
RNA-Seq
results
obtained
from
the
tissues
db/db
mice
showed
significant
increase
expression
anti-oxidative
genes
decrease
Nur77
by
treatment.
Both
vivo
vitro
studies
indicate
exerted
these
beneficial
effects
markedly
reducing
mitochondrial
fragmentation,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
generation
cytochrome
c
leakage
enhancing
respiration
rate
β-oxidation
5’
AMP-activated
protein
kinase
(AMPK)/Nur77-dependent
manner,
all
which
not
observed
AMPK
null
mice.
The
favorable
activity
properties
testify
its
promising
use
DCM
disorders.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(2), P. 1132 - 1132
Published: Jan. 6, 2023
The
main
cause
of
morbidity
and
mortality
in
diabetes
mellitus
(DM)
is
cardiovascular
complications.
Diabetic
cardiomyopathy
(DCM)
remains
incompletely
understood.
Animal
models
have
been
crucial
exploring
DCM
pathophysiology
while
identifying
potential
therapeutic
targets.
Streptozotocin
(STZ)
has
widely
used
to
produce
experimental
both
type
1
2
DM
(T1DM
T2DM).
Here,
we
compared
these
two
for
their
effects
on
cardiac
structure,
function
transcriptome.
Different
doses
STZ
diet
chows
were
generate
T1DM
T2DM
C57BL/6J
mice.
Normal
euglycemic
nonobese
sex-
age-matched
mice
served
as
controls
(CTRL).
Immunohistochemistry,
RT-PCR
RNA-seq
employed
compare
hearts
from
the
three
animal
groups.
STZ-induced
affected
left
ventricular
myocardial
performance
differently.
displayed
exaggerated
apoptotic
cardiomyocyte
(CM)
death
reactive
hypertrophy
fibrosis,
along
with
increased
oxidative
stress,
CM
DNA
damage
senescence,
when
whole
transcriptome
In
conclusion,
mouse
showed
significant
differences
remodeling,
These
could
be
key
relevance
choosing
an
model
study
specific
features
DCM.
Basic Research in Cardiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
118(1)
Published: Oct. 5, 2023
Abstract
Mitochondrial
function
is
maintained
by
several
strictly
coordinated
mechanisms,
collectively
termed
mitochondrial
quality
control
including
fusion
and
fission,
degradation,
biogenesis.
As
the
primary
source
of
energy
in
cardiomyocytes,
mitochondria
are
central
organelle
for
maintaining
cardiac
function.
Since
adult
cardiomyocytes
humans
rarely
divide,
number
dysfunctional
cannot
easily
be
diluted
through
cell
division.
Thus,
efficient
degradation
crucial
to
cellular
Mitophagy,
a
specific
form
autophagy,
major
mechanism
which
damaged
or
unnecessary
targeted
eliminated.
Mitophagy
active
at
baseline
response
stress,
plays
an
essential
role
cardiomyocytes.
mediated
multiple
mechanisms
heart,
each
these
can
partially
compensate
loss
another
mechanism.
However,
insufficient
levels
mitophagy
eventually
lead
dysfunction
development
heart
failure.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
molecular
pathophysiology,
with
focus
on
recent
findings
field.
Circulation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
149(9), P. 684 - 706
Published: Nov. 23, 2023
BACKGROUND:
The
majority
of
people
with
diabetes
are
susceptible
to
cardiac
dysfunction
and
heart
failure,
conventional
drug
therapy
cannot
correct
diabetic
cardiomyopathy
progression.
Herein,
we
assessed
the
potential
role
therapeutic
value
USP28
(ubiquitin-specific
protease
28)
on
metabolic
vulnerability
cardiomyopathy.
METHODS:
type
2
mouse
model
was
established
using
db/db
leptin
receptor–deficient
mice
high-fat
diet/streptozotocin–induced
mice.
Cardiac-specific
knockout
in
background
generated
by
crossbreeding
db/m
Myh6-Cre
+
/USP28
fl/fl
Recombinant
adeno-associated
virus
serotype
9
carrying
under
troponin
T
promoter
injected
into
High
glucose
plus
palmitic
acid–incubated
neonatal
rat
ventricular
myocytes
human
induced
pluripotent
stem
cell-derived
cardiomyocytes
were
used
imitate
vitro.
molecular
mechanism
explored
through
RNA
sequencing,
immunoprecipitation
mass
spectrometry
analysis,
protein
pull-down,
chromatin
assay.
RESULTS:
Microarray
profiling
UPS
(ubiquitin-proteasome
system)
basis
hearts
patients’
demonstrated
that
ventricle
presented
a
significant
reduction
expression.
Diabetic
exhibited
more
severe
progressive
dysfunction,
lipid
accumulation,
mitochondrial
disarrangement,
compared
their
controls.
On
other
hand,
overexpression
improved
systolic
diastolic
ameliorated
hypertrophy
fibrosis
heart.
Adeno-associated
9-USP28
also
less
storage,
reduced
reactive
oxygen
species
formation,
impairment
tissues
than
9-null
As
result,
attenuated
remodeling
These
results
confirmed
cell–derived
cardiomyocytes.
assays,
pull-down
assay
mechanistically
revealed
directly
interacted
PPARα
(peroxisome
proliferator–activated
receptor
α),
deubiquitinating
stabilizing
(Lys152)
promote
Mfn2
(mitofusin
2)
transcription,
thereby
impeding
morphofunctional
defects.
However,
such
cardioprotective
benefits
largely
abrogated
deletion
conditional
loss-of-function
Mfn2.
CONCLUSIONS:
Our
findings
provide
USP28-modulated
mitochondria
homeostasis
involves
PPARα-Mfn2
axis
hearts,
suggesting
activation
or
targeting
represents
strategy
for
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 3, 2024
Diabetic
cardiomyopathy
(DCM)
is
a
myocardial-specific
microvascular
disease
caused
by
diabetes
that
affects
the
structure
and
function
of
heart
considered
to
be
leading
cause
morbidity
death
in
patients
with
diabetes.
Currently,
there
no
specific
treatment
or
preventive
drug
for
DCM,
an
urgent
need
develop
new
drugs
treat
DCM.
Traditional
Chinese
medicine
(TCM)
has
rich
experience
its
characteristics
multi-target,
multi-pathway,
multi-component,
few
side
effects
can
effectively
deal
complexity
long-term
nature
Growing
evidence
suggests
myocardial
fibrosis,
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
apoptosis,
cardiac
hypertrophy,
advanced
glycation
end
product
deposition
were
main
pathologic
mechanisms
According
pathological
mechanism
this
study
revealed
potential
metabolites
prescriptions
TCM
against
DCM
from
perspective
signaling
pathways.
The
results
showed
TGF-β/Smad,
NF-κB,
PI3K/AKT,
Nrf2,
AMPK,
NLRP3,
Wnt/β-catenin
pathways
key
aim
was
summarize
update
screen
targets
candidates
provide
ideas
more
experimental
clinical
use
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: March 14, 2024
Abstract
Diabetic
cardiomyopathy
(DCM)
is
a
major
contributor
to
mortality
in
diabetic
patients,
characterized
by
multifaceted
pathogenesis
and
limited
therapeutic
options.
While
lactate,
byproduct
of
glycolysis,
known
be
significantly
elevated
type
2
diabetes,
its
specific
role
DCM
remains
uncertain.
This
study
reveals
an
abnormal
upregulation
monocarboxylate
transporter
4
(MCT4)
on
the
plasma
membrane
cardiomyocytes
leading
excessive
lactate
efflux
from
these
cells.
The
disruption
transport
homeostasis
perturbs
intracellular
lactate-pyruvate
balance
cardiomyocytes,
resulting
oxidative
stress
inflammatory
responses
that
exacerbate
myocardial
damage.
Additionally,
our
findings
suggest
increased
augments
histone
H4K12
lactylation
macrophages,
facilitating
infiltration
within
microenvironment.
In
vivo
experiments
have
demonstrated
inhibiting
MCT4
effectively
alleviates
pathological
damage,
reduces
macrophage
infiltration,
enhances
cardiac
function
mice.
Furthermore,
clinical
prediction
model
has
been
established,
demonstrating
notable
association
between
peripheral
blood
levels
diastolic
dysfunction
individuals
with
diabetes.
underscores
potential
as
prognostic
biomarker
for
DCM.
Ultimately,
highlight
pivotal
involvement
dysregulation
energy
metabolism
macrophage-mediated
inflammation
These
insights
offer
novel
perspectives
pave
way
development
targeted
strategies
against
this
debilitating
condition.
Circulation Research,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
128(3), P. 335 - 357
Published: Dec. 2, 2020
Diabetic
cardiomyopathy
(DbCM)
is
a
major
complication
in
type-1
diabetes,
accompanied
by
altered
cardiac
energetics,
impaired
mitochondrial
function,
and
oxidative
stress.
Previous
studies
indicate
that
diabetes
associated
with
increased
expression
of
KLF5
(Krüppel-like
factor-5)
PPARα
(peroxisome
proliferator-activated
receptor)
regulate
lipid
metabolism.