International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(8), P. 4332 - 4332
Published: April 14, 2024
Kidney
transplantation
offers
a
longer
life
expectancy
and
better
quality
of
than
dialysis
to
patients
with
end-stage
kidney
disease.
Ischemia–reperfusion
injury
(IRI)
is
thought
be
cornerstone
in
delayed
or
reduced
graft
function
increases
the
risk
rejection
by
triggering
immunogenicity
organ.
IRI
an
unavoidable
event
that
happens
when
blood
supply
temporarily
then
restored
result
several
biological
pathways,
such
as
transcriptional
reprogramming,
apoptosis
necrosis,
innate
adaptive
immune
responses,
endothelial
dysfunction.
Tubular
cells
mostly
depend
on
fatty
acid
(FA)
β-oxidation
for
energy
production
since
more
ATP
molecules
are
yielded
per
substrate
molecule
glucose
oxidation.
Upon
ischemia–reperfusion
damage,
system
activates
achieve
tissue
clearance
repair.
Several
cells,
cytokines,
enzymes,
receptors,
ligands
known
take
part
these
events.
The
complement
cascade
might
start
even
before
organ
procurement
deceased
donors.
However,
additional
experimental
clinical
data
required
understand
pathogenic
events
place
during
this
complex
process.
Military Medical Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: May 29, 2024
Abstract
Mitochondria,
the
most
crucial
energy-generating
organelles
in
eukaryotic
cells,
play
a
pivotal
role
regulating
energy
metabolism.
However,
their
significance
extends
beyond
this,
as
they
are
also
indispensable
vital
life
processes
such
cell
proliferation,
differentiation,
immune
responses,
and
redox
balance.
In
response
to
various
physiological
signals
or
external
stimuli,
sophisticated
mitochondrial
quality
control
(MQC)
mechanism
has
evolved,
encompassing
key
like
biogenesis,
dynamics,
mitophagy,
which
have
garnered
increasing
attention
from
researchers
unveil
specific
molecular
mechanisms.
this
review,
we
present
comprehensive
summary
of
primary
mechanisms
functions
regulators
involved
major
components
MQC.
Furthermore,
critical
regulated
by
MQC
its
diverse
roles
progression
systemic
diseases
been
described
detail.
We
discuss
agonists
antagonists
targeting
MQC,
aiming
explore
potential
therapeutic
research
prospects
enhancing
stabilize
function.
Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Feb. 10, 2024
Ischemia-reperfusion
injury
(IRI)
is
a
common
cause
of
acute
kidney
(AKI).
The
susceptible
to
IRI
under
several
clinical
conditions,
including
hypotension,
sepsis,
and
surgical
procedures,
such
as
partial
nephrectomy
transplantation.
Extensive
research
has
been
conducted
on
the
mechanism
intervention
strategies
renal
in
past
decades;
however,
complex
pathophysiology
IRI-induced
AKI
(IRI-AKI)
not
fully
understood,
there
remains
lack
effective
treatments
for
AKI.
Renal
involves
processes,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production,
inflammation,
apoptosis.
Mitochondria,
centers
energy
metabolism,
are
increasingly
recognized
substantial
contributors
early
phases
IRI.
Multiple
mitochondrial
lesions
have
observed
tubular
epithelial
cells
(TECs)
IRI-AKI
mice,
damaged
or
dysfunctional
mitochondria
toxic
because
they
produce
ROS
release
cell
death
factors,
resulting
TEC
In
this
review,
we
summarize
recent
advances
pathology
ischemic
highlight
promising
therapeutic
approaches
targeting
dysfunction
prevent
treat
human
Pharmacological Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
206, P. 107258 - 107258
Published: June 21, 2024
Several
cardiovascular
illnesses
are
associated
with
aberrant
activation
of
cellular
pyroptosis,
ferroptosis,
necroptosis,
cuproptosis,
disulfidptosis
and
macrophage
polarisation
as
hallmarks
contributing
to
vascular
damage
abnormal
cardiac
function.
Meanwhile,
these
three
novel
forms
dysfunction
closely
related
mitochondrial
homeostasis.
Mitochondria
the
main
organelles
that
supply
energy
maintain
Mitochondrial
stability
is
maintained
through
a
series
regulatory
pathways,
such
fission,
fusion
mitophagy.
Studies
have
shown
(e.g.,
impaired
dynamics
mitophagy)
promotes
ROS
production,
leading
oxidative
stress,
which
induces
M1
phenotypic
polarisation.
Therefore,
an
in-depth
knowledge
dynamic
regulation
mitochondria
during
necessary
understand
disease
development.
This
paper
systematically
summarises
impact
changes
in
mitophagy
on
regulating
dysfunctions
promote
understanding
pathogenesis
diseases
provide
corresponding
theoretical
references
for
treating
diseases.
Chinese Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
Abstract
Objective
Electroacupuncture
has
been
shown
to
play
a
neuroprotective
role
following
ischemic
stroke,
but
the
underlying
mechanism
remains
poorly
understood.
Ferroptosis
key
in
injury
process.
In
present
study,
we
wanted
explore
whether
electroacupuncture
could
inhibit
ferroptosis
by
promoting
nuclear
factor
erythroid-2-related
2
(Nrf2)
translocation.
Methods
The
stroke
model
was
established
middle
cerebral
artery
occlusion/reperfusion
(MCAO/R)
adult
rats.
These
rats
have
randomly
divided
into
EA
+
MCAO/R
group,
Brusatol
group
(the
inhibitor
of
Nrf2),
and
DMSO
Sham
group.
received
intervention
24
h
after
modeling
for
7
consecutive
days.
behavioral
function
evaluated
Neurologic
severity
score
(NSS),
Garcia
score,
Foot-fault
Test,
Rotarod
Test.
infarct
volume
detected
TTC
staining,
neuronal
damage
observed
Nissl
staining.
levels
Fe
2+
,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD),
malondialdehyde
(MDA)
were
measured
ELISA.
immunofluorescence
Western
blotting
used
detect
expression
Total
Nrf2,
p-Nrf2,
Nuclear
Cytoplasmic
essential
proteins,
including
glutathione
peroxidase
4
(GPX4),
solute
carrier
family
member
11
(SLC7A11)
ferritin
heavy
chain
1
(FTH1).
mitochondria
transmission
electron
microscopy
(TEM).
Results
improved
neurological
deficits
MCAO/R,
decreased
brain
volume,
alleviated
damage,
inhibited
ROS,
MDA
accumulation,
increased
SOD
levels,
GPX4,
SLC7A11
FTH1,
rescued
injured
mitochondria.
Especially,
found
that
up-regulated
promoted
phosphorylation
Nrf2
translocation,
However,
reversed
effect
electroacupuncture.
Conclusion
can
alleviate
I/R
injury-induced
It
is
expected
these
data
will
provide
novel
insights
mechanisms
protecting
against
potential
targets
stroke.
Graphical
Bone Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Jan. 26, 2025
Abstract
The
death
of
osteoblasts
induced
by
glucocorticoid
(GC)-mediated
oxidative
stress
plays
a
crucial
role
in
the
development
steroid-induced
osteonecrosis
femoral
head
(SIONFH).
Improving
bone
formation
driven
has
shown
promising
outcomes
prognosis
SIONFH.
Isovitexin
demonstrated
antioxidant
properties,
but
its
therapeutic
effects
on
GC-induced
and
SIONFH
remain
unexplored.
In
this
study,
we
analyzed
clinical
samples
obtained
from
patients
using
proteomic
bioinformatic
approaches.
We
found
an
imbalance
mitochondrial
homeostasis
ferroptosis-induced
impairment
osteogenic
capacity
Subsequently,
investigated
cause-and-effect
relationship
between
mitochondria
ferroptosis,
as
well
regulatory
mitophagy
maintaining
controlling
ferroptosis.
then
identified
critical
involvement
SIRT3
modulating
Furthermore,
molecular
docking
co-immunoprecipitation
confirmed
strong
interaction
BNIP3.
Strikingly,
restoring
expression
significantly
inhibited
pathological
mediated
BNIP3/NIX
pathway.
Additionally,
discovered
that
Isovitexin,
promoting
expression,
effectively
regulated
mitophagy,
preserved
osteoblasts,
suppressed
restored
capacity,
leading
to
remarkable
improvements
These
findings
reveal
mechanisms
highlight
potential
targeting
strategy
suppress
mitophagy-mediated
ferroptosis
against
Small,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(7)
Published: Dec. 13, 2022
Most
nanozymes
in
development
for
medical
applications
only
exhibit
single-enzyme-like
activity,
and
are
thus
limited
by
insufficient
catalytic
activity
dysfunctionality
complex
pathological
microenvironments.
To
overcome
the
impediments
of
substrate
availabilities
concentrations,
some
metal-based
may
mimic
two
or
more
activities
natural
enzymes
to
catalyze
cascade
reactions
multiple
substrates
simultaneously,
thereby
amplifying
catalysis.
Metal-based
with
multienzyme-like
(MNMs)
adapt
dissimilar
conditions
exert
different
enzyme-like
effects.
These
can
synergize
realize
"self-provision
substrate,"
which
upstream
catalysts
produce
downstream
limitation
microenvironment.
Consequently,
MNMs
potent
antitumor,
antibacterial,
anti-inflammatory
effects
preclinical
models.
This
review
summarizes
cellular
underlying
mechanisms
MNMs.
Their
potential
utility
optimization
strategy
from
perspective
clinical
requirements
also
discussed,
aim
provide
a
theoretical
reference
design,
development,
therapeutic
application
their
International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(12), P. 3726 - 3743
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Ferroptosis
is
an
iron-dependent
programmed
cell
death
pattern
that
characterized
by
iron
overload,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
accumulation
and
lipid
peroxidation.
Growing
viewpoints
support
the
imbalance
of
homeostasis
disturbance
metabolism
contribute
to
tissue
or
organ
injury
in
various
kidney
diseases
triggering
ferroptosis.
At
present,
key
regulators
complicated
network
mechanisms
associated
with
ferroptosis
have
been
deeply
studied;
however,
its
role
initiation
progression
has
not
fully
revealed.
Herein,
we
aim
discuss
features,
ferroptosis,
explore
emerging
roles
organelles
gather
pharmacological
progress,
systematically
summarize
most
recent
discoveries
about
crosstalk
between
diseases,
including
renal
carcinoma
(RCC),
acute
(AKI),
diabetic
disease
(DKD),
autosomal
dominant
polycystic
(ADPKD),
fibrosis,
lupus
nephritis
(LN)
IgA
nephropathy.
We
further
conclude
potential
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
for
prevention
treatment
hope
this
work
will
provide
insight
study
pathogenesis
kidney-related
diseases.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(17)
Published: Jan. 29, 2023
Abstract
Reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)‐induced
mitophagy
is
associated
with
a
variety
of
diseases.
Therefore,
visualizing
and
modulating
the
process
ROS‐induced
essential
for
understanding
role
in
cellular
homeostasis,
physiological
processes,
pathogenesis.
Herein,
using
fluorescence
lifetime
imaging
microscopy
(FLIM),
first
time
complete
dynamic
PINK1/Parkin
pathway‐mediated
described.
Induced
by
photo‐controlled
release
ROS,
nitrogen‐doped
multi‐functional
carbon
nanozymes
(ENZ‐NCDs)
used
as
probe
to
visualize
quantitatively
study
mitophagy.
The
successful
preparation
ENZ‐NCDs
provides
potentially
powerful
tool
new
strategy
real‐time
monitoring
future
quantification
mitochondrial
damage
caused
ROS
mitophagy‐related
Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29(1)
Published: April 24, 2023
Abstract
Background
Septic
acute
kidney
injury
(S-AKI)
is
the
leading
form
of
failure
among
hospitalized
patients,
and
inflammatory
response
involved
in
this
process.
4-octyl
itaconate
(4-OI)
a
multi-target
derivative
with
potent
anti-inflammatory
action.
However,
it
remains
elusive
whether
how
4-OI
contributes
to
regulation
S-AKI.
Methods
We
employed
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)-induced
AKI
murine
model
explored
potential
renoprotective
effect
vivo
.
In
vitro
experiments,
BUMPT
cells,
renal
tubular
cell
line,
were
conducted
examine
effects
on
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
mitophagy.
Moreover,
STAT3
plasmid
was
transfected
cells
investigate
role
signaling
4-OI-administrated
state.
Results
demonstrate
that
protects
against
S-AKI
through
suppressing
inflammation
stress
enhancing
significantly
reduced
levels
Scr,
BUN,
Ngal
as
well
LPS-induced
mice.
restrained
by
reducing
macrophage
infiltration
expression
IL-1β
NLRP3
septic
kidney.
also
ROS
levels,
cleaved
caspase-3
boosted
antioxidants
such
HO-1,
NQO1
addition,
treatment
promoted
Mechanistically,
activated
Nrf2
suppressed
phosphorylated
vitro.
Molecular
docking
revealed
binding
affinity
towards
STAT3.
ML385,
specific
inhibitor,
partially
repressed
anti-oxidative
restricted
mitophagy
induced
Transfected
provoked
Conclusion
These
data
suggest
ameliorates
overactivation
pathway,
inactivation
Our
study
identifies
promising
pharmacologic
for