Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Dec. 23, 2021
The
coronary
microvasculature
plays
a
key
role
in
regulating
the
tight
coupling
between
myocardial
perfusion
and
oxygen
demand
across
wide
range
of
cardiac
activity.
Short-term
regulation
blood
flow
response
to
metabolic
stimuli
is
achieved
via
adjustment
vascular
diameter
different
segments
conjunction
with
mechanical
forces
eliciting
myogenic
flow-mediated
vasodilation.
In
contrast,
chronic
adjustments
also
involve
microvascular
structural
modifications,
termed
remodeling.
Vascular
remodeling
encompasses
changes
and/or
density
being
largely
modulated
by
acting
on
endothelium
smooth
muscle
cells.
Whereas
recent
years,
substantial
knowledge
has
been
gathered
regarding
molecular
mechanisms
controlling
tone
how
these
are
altered
various
diseases,
adaptations
pathologic
situations
less
well
understood.
this
article,
we
review
factors
involved
functional
alterations
obstructive
non-obstructive
artery
disease
therein
focus
mechanobiology.
Cardiovascular
risk
including
dysregulation,
hypercholesterolemia,
hypertension
aging
have
shown
induce
(endothelial)
dysfunction
Additionally,
biomechanical
produced
stenosis
associated
alterations.
Future
studies
should
be
directed
at
further
unraveling
underlying
disease;
deeper
understanding
critical
for
identification
potential
new
targets
treatment
ischemic
heart
disease.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: March 24, 2022
Abstract
The
NOTCH
gene
was
identified
approximately
110
years
ago.
Classical
studies
have
revealed
that
signaling
is
an
evolutionarily
conserved
pathway.
receptors
undergo
three
cleavages
and
translocate
into
the
nucleus
to
regulate
transcription
of
target
genes.
deeply
participates
in
development
homeostasis
multiple
tissues
organs,
aberration
which
results
cancerous
noncancerous
diseases.
However,
recent
indicate
outcomes
are
changeable
highly
dependent
on
context.
In
terms
cancers,
can
both
promote
inhibit
tumor
various
types
cancer.
overall
performance
NOTCH-targeted
therapies
clinical
trials
has
failed
meet
expectations.
Additionally,
mutation
been
proposed
as
a
predictive
biomarker
for
immune
checkpoint
blockade
therapy
many
cancers.
Collectively,
pathway
needs
be
integrally
assessed
with
new
perspectives
inspire
discoveries
applications.
this
review,
we
focus
classical
latest
findings
related
illustrate
history,
architecture,
regulatory
mechanisms,
contributions
physiological
development,
diseases,
therapeutic
applications
microenvironment
cancer
immunotherapy
also
highlighted.
We
hope
review
will
help
not
only
beginners
but
experts
systematically
thoroughly
understand
Obesity Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(7)
Published: Feb. 4, 2022
Summary
β‐site
amyloid
precursor
protein
cleaving
enzyme‐1
(BACE1)
research
has
historically
focused
on
its
actions
as
the
β‐secretase
responsible
for
production
of
β‐amyloid
beta,
observed
in
Alzheimer's
disease.
Although
greatest
expression
BACE1
is
found
brain,
mRNA
and
also
many
cell
types
including
pancreatic
β‐cells,
adipocytes,
hepatocytes,
vascular
cells.
Pathologically
elevated
these
cells
been
implicated
development
metabolic
diseases,
type
2
diabetes,
obesity,
cardiovascular
In
this
review,
we
examine
key
questions
surrounding
literature,
how
regulated
dysregulation
may
occur
disease,
understand
regulates
metabolism
via
cleavage
a
myriad
substrates.
The
phenotype
knockout
mice
models,
reduced
weight
gain,
increased
energy
expenditure,
enhanced
leptin
signaling,
proposes
physiological
role
regulating
homeostasis.
Taken
together
with
loss
inhibitors
clinical
trials,
data
highlight
novel
regulation
physiology.
Finally,
review
aims
to
possibility
that
could
provide
innovative
treatment
obesity
comorbidities.
Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: April 20, 2022
The
hippo
signaling
pathway
is
a
highly
conserved
evolutionary
that
plays
an
important
role
in
regulating
cell
proliferation,
organ
size,
tissue
development,
and
regeneration.
Increasing
evidences
consider
the
involved
process
of
respiratory
diseases.
Hippo
mainly
composed
mammalian
STE20-like
kinase
1/2
(MST1/2),
large
tumor
suppressor
(LATS1/2),
WW
domain
Sav
family
containing
protein
1
(SAV1),
MOB
activator
(MOB1),
Yes-associated
(YAP)
or
transcriptional
coactivator
with
PDZ-binding
motif
(TAZ),
members
TEA
(TEAD)
family.
YAP
cascade
effector
pathway.
activation
promotes
pulmonary
arterial
vascular
smooth
muscle
cells
(PAVSMCs)
which
leads
to
remodeling;
thereby
hypertension
(PAH)
aggravated.
While
loss
high
expression
inflammatory
genes
accumulation
cells,
pneumonia
consequently
exacerbated.
In
addition,
overexpressed
proliferation
lung
fibroblasts
collagen
deposition;
idiopathic
fibrosis
(IPF)
promoted.
Moreover,
knockout
reduces
deposition
senescence
adult
alveolar
epithelial
(AECs);
hence
IPF
slowed.
may
be
repair
acute
injury
(ALI)
by
promoting
differentiation
progenitor
intervening
capillary
endothelium.
asthma.
conclusion,
More
researches
are
needed
focus
on
molecular
mechanisms
participates
Open Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(4)
Published: April 1, 2022
Notch
signalling
is
an
evolutionarily
highly
conserved
mechanism
governing
differentiation
and
regulating
homeostasis
in
many
tissues.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
recent
advances
our
understanding
of
the
roles
that
plays
vasculature.
We
describe
how
regulates
different
steps
during
genesis
remodelling
blood
vessels
(vasculogenesis
angiogenesis),
including
critical
assigning
arterial
venous
identities
to
emerging
regulation
their
branching.
then
proceed
experimental
perturbation
vasculature
later
development
affects
vascular
homeostasis.
also
dysregulated
signalling,
as
a
consequence
direct
mutations
genes
pathway
or
aberrant
output,
contributes
various
types
disease,
CADASIL,
Snedden
syndrome
pulmonary
hypertension.
Finally,
point
out
some
current
knowledge
gaps
identify
remaining
challenges
role
vasculature,
which
need
be
addressed
pave
way
for
Notch-based
therapies
cure
ameliorate
disease.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(4), P. 2144 - 2144
Published: Feb. 21, 2021
Pulmonary
arterial
hypertension
(PAH)
is
a
progressive
and
fatal
disease
without
cure.
The
exact
pathogenic
mechanisms
of
PAH
are
complex
poorly
understood,
yet
number
abnormally
expressed
genes
regulatory
pathways
contribute
to
sustained
vasoconstriction
vascular
remodeling
the
distal
pulmonary
arteries.
Mammalian
target
rapamycin
(mTOR)
one
major
signaling
implicated
in
regulating
cell
proliferation,
migration,
differentiation,
protein
synthesis.
Here
we
will
describe
canonical
mTOR
pathway,
structural
functional
differences
between
complexes
1
2,
as
well
crosstalk
with
other
important
cascades
development
PAH.
role
due
its
contribution
phenotypic
transition,
gene
regulation
artery
smooth
muscle
endothelial
cells
be
discussed.
Despite
progress
our
elucidation
etiology
pathogenesis
over
two
last
decades,
there
lack
effective
therapeutic
agents
treat
patients
representing
significant
unmet
clinical
need.
In
this
review,
explore
possibility
potential
use
inhibitors
cascade
Science Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(643)
Published: May 4, 2022
Within
the
pulmonary
arterial
tree,
NOTCH3
pathway
is
crucial
in
controlling
vascular
smooth
muscle
cell
proliferation
and
maintaining
cells
an
undifferentiated
state.
Pulmonary
hypertension
(PAH)
a
fatal
disease
without
cure,
characterized
by
elevated
resistance
due
to
precapillary
arteries,
perivascular
inflammation,
asymmetric
neointimal
hyperplasia.
Here,
we
show
that
human
PAH
overexpression
of
NOTCH
ligand
JAGGED-1
(JAG-1)
small
artery
JAG-1
selectively
controls
signaling
cellular
autocrine
fashion.
In
contrast,
DELTA-LIKE
4
minimally
expressed
from
individuals
with
PAH,
inhibits
cleavage
signaling,
retards
proliferation.
A
new
monoclonal
antibody
for
treatment
which
blocks
cis-
trans-induced
receptor
vasculature,
was
developed.
Inhibition
JAG-1-induced
lung
reverses
clinical
pathologic
two
rodent
models
disease,
toxic
side
effects
associated
nonspecific
inhibitors.
Our
data
suggest
opposing
roles
ligands
vasculature
hypertension.
We
propose
targeting
activation
may
be
effective,
safe
strategy
treat
PAH.
Physiological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
103(3), P. 1827 - 1897
Published: Nov. 24, 2022
The
pulmonary
circulation
is
a
low-resistance,
low-pressure,
and
high-compliance
system
that
allows
the
lungs
to
receive
entire
cardiac
output.
Pulmonary
arterial
pressure
function
of
output
vascular
resistance,
resistance
inversely
proportional
fourth
power
intraluminal
radius
artery.
Therefore,
very
small
decrease
lumen
diameter
results
in
significant
increase
pressure.
hypertension
fatal
progressive
disease
with
poor
prognosis.
Regardless
initial
pathogenic
triggers,
sustained
vasoconstriction,
concentric
remodeling,
occlusive
intimal
lesions,
situ
thrombosis,
wall
stiffening
are
major
direct
causes
for
elevated
patients
other
forms
precapillary
hypertension.
In
this
review,
we
aim
discuss
basic
principles
physiological
mechanisms
involved
regulation
lung
hemodynamics
function,
changes
vasculature
contribute
increased
pressure,
development
progression
We
focus
on
reviewing
roles
membrane
receptors,
ion
channels,
intracellular
Ca
American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
64(4), P. 465 - 476
Published: Jan. 25, 2021
Fibroblast
activation
includes
differentiation
to
myofibroblasts
and
is
a
key
feature
of
organ
fibrosis.
The
Notch
pathway
has
been
involved
in
myofibroblast
several
tissues,
including
the
lung.
Here,
we
identify
subset
collagen-expressing
cells
lung
that
exhibit
Notch3
activity
at
homeostasis.
After
injury,
this
increases,
being
found
αSMA-expressing
mouse
human
fibrotic
Although
previous
studies
suggest
contribution
stromal
activation,
vivo
evidence
role
fibrosis
remains
unknown.
In
study,
examine
effects
deletion
pulmonary
demonstrate
Notch3-deficient
lungs
are
protected
from
injury
with
significantly
reduced
collagen
deposition
after
bleomycin
administration.
induction
profibrotic
genes
bleomycin-treated
Notch3-knockout
consistently
present
fewer
αSMA-positive
myofibroblasts.
As
result,
volume
healthy
tissue
higher
function
improved
absence
Notch3.
Using
vitro
cultures
primary
fibroblasts,
confirmed
participates
their
survival
differentiation.
Thus,
deficiency
mitigates
development
because
its
mediating
fibroblast
activation.
Our
findings
reveal
previously
unidentified
mechanism
underlying
fibrogenesis
provide
potential
novel
therapeutic
approach
target