Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 29, 2024
Mitochondrial
dysfunction
is
one
of
the
important
patho-mechanisms
in
development
atrial
fibrillation
(AF)
with
underidentified
genetic
pathophysiology.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 340 - 340
Published: March 14, 2025
Delayed
reperfusion
of
the
ischemic
heart
(I/R)
is
known
to
impair
recovery
cardiac
function
and
produce
a
wide
variety
myocardial
defects,
including
ultrastructural
damage,
metabolic
alterations,
subcellular
Ca2+-handling
abnormalities,
activation
proteases,
changes
in
gene
expression.
Although
I/R
injury
has
been
reported
induce
formation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
inflammation,
intracellular
Ca2+
overload,
generation
oxidative
stress
considered
play
critical
role
development
dysfunction.
Increases
production
superoxide,
hydroxyl
radicals,
oxidants,
such
as
hydrogen
peroxide
hypochlorous
acid,
occur
hearts
subjected
injury.
In
fact,
mitochondria
are
major
source
excessive
ROS
due
impairment
electron
transport
system
well
xanthine
oxidase
NADPH
oxidase.
Nitric
oxide
synthase,
mainly
present
endothelium,
also
activated
injury,
leading
nitric
oxide,
which,
upon
combination
with
superoxide
generates
nitrosative
stress.
Alterations
function,
sarcolemma,
sarcoplasmic
reticulum
activities,
mitochondrial
phosphorylation,
protease
simulated
exposing
oxyradical-generating
(xanthine
plus
oxidase)
or
H2O2.
On
other
hand,
endogenous
antioxidants
dismutase,
catalase,
glutathione
peroxidase,
concentration
transcription
factor
(Nrf2),
which
modulates
expression
various
antioxidants,
depressed
hearts.
Furthermore,
pretreatment
catalase
N-acetylcysteine,
mercaptopropionylglycerine
observed
attenuate
I/R-induced
handling
Ca2+-regulatory
activities;
additionally,
it
found
depress
improve
function.
These
observations
indicate
that
intimately
involved
pathological
effects
different
alterations
Thus,
we
faced
task
developing
safe
effective
agents
for
upregulating
therapy
Endocrine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 29, 2025
Acute
myocardial
infarction
(AMI)
with
cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic
(CKM)
condition
is
linked
to
a
high
in-hospital
mortality.
Some
previous
studies
reported
that
calcium
may
be
related
mortality
among
patients
AMI.
However,
there
no
report
about
the
association
between
serum
and
AMI
CKM
syndrome.
Therefore,
this
study
investigated
admission
levels
in
cohort
of
This
retrospective
enrolled
2537
admitted
including
270
CKM.
All
data
were
extracted
from
electronic
medical
records
May
2019
April
2024.
According
reference
range
calcium,
all
divided
into
two
groups,
low
group
(0-2.10
mmol/L)
non-low
(from
2.11
mmol/L).
The
primary
endpoint
was
rate
significantly
higher
(16.8%,
n
=
19)
compared
(8.3%,
13).
After
adjusting
for
age,
gender,
hypertension,
atrial
fibrillation,
stroke
smoke,
demonstrated
(OR
2.409,
95%
CI:
1.105-5.249,
p
<
0.05).
In
subgroup
analyses,
multivariable
logistic
regression
models
indicated
an
independent
predictor
females
7.453;
CI
1.751-31.730;
0.05)
elderly
3.122;
1.167-8.348;
after
adjustments
smoke.
Restricted
cubic
splines
(RCS)
analysis
showed
dose-response
relationship
(nonlinear
P
value
0.067).
Admission
hypocalcemia
risk
factor
syndrome,
especially
individuals
(aged
≥76
years)
females.
Journal of Cellular Physiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
240(4)
Published: April 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Mitochondrial
Ca
2+
levels
are
regulated
to
balance
stimulating
respiration
against
the
harm
of
overload.
Contributing
this
balance,
main
channel
transporting
into
matrix,
mitochondrial
uniporter,
can
incorporate
a
dominant‐negative
subunit
(MCUB).
MCUB
is
homologous
pore‐forming
MCU,
but
when
present
in
pore‐lining
tetramer,
inhibits
transport.
Here,
using
cell
lines
deleted
both
MCU
and
MCUB,
we
identify
three
factors
that
contribute
MCUB‐dependent
inhibition.
First,
protein
requires
express.
The
effect
mediated
via
N‐terminal
domain
(NTD)
MCUB.
Replacement
NTD
with
recovers
autonomous
expression
fails
rescue
uptake.
Surprisingly,
mutations
affect
interactions
accessory
subunits
or
conduction
pore
all
failed
uptake,
suggesting
mechanism
inhibition
may
involve
more
global
rearrangements.
Second,
concatemeric
tetramers
varying
MCU:MCUB
ratios,
find
incorporation
does
not
abolish
conduction,
rather
influx
proportional
amount
channel.
Reducing
than
abolishing
transport
consistent
retaining
highly‐conserved
selectivity
filter
DIME
sequence.
Finally,
apply
live‐cell
Förster
resonance
energy
transfer
establish
endogenous
stoichiometry
2:2
MCU:MCUB.
Taken
together,
our
results
suggest
preferentially
incorporates
nascent
uniporters,
linearly
correlates
degree
transport,
creating
precise,
tunable
for
cells
regulate
JCI Insight,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(17)
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Cantú
syndrome
is
a
multisystem
disorder
caused
by
gain-of-function
(GOF)
mutations
in
KCNJ8
and
ABCC9,
the
genes
encoding
pore-forming
inward
rectifier
Kir6.1
regulatory
sulfonylurea
receptor
SUR2B
subunits,
respectively,
of
vascular
ATP-sensitive
K+
channels
(KATP).
In
this
study,
we
investigated
changes
endothelium
mice
which
-associated
Kcnj8
or
Abcc9
were
knocked-in
to
endogenous
loci.
We
found
that
endothelium-dependent
dilation
was
impaired
small
mesenteric
arteries
from
mice.
Loss
vasodilation
led
increased
vasoconstriction
response
intraluminal
pressure
treatment
with
adrenergic
agonist
phenylephrine.
also
either
KATP
GOF
acute
activation
pinacidil
amplitude
frequency
wave-like
Ca2+
events
generated
vasodilator
carbachol.
Increased
cytosolic
signaling
activity
arterial
endothelial
cells
associated
elevated
mitochondrial
[Ca2+]
enhanced
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
peroxynitrite
levels.
Scavenging
intracellular
ROS
restored
mutations.
conclude
overload
generation,
subsequently
leads
nitric
oxide
consumption
formation,
cause
dysfunction
syndrome.
Genes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 465 - 465
Published: April 18, 2025
Barth
syndrome
(BTHS)
is
inherited
through
an
X-linked
pattern.
The
gene
located
on
Xq28.
Male
individuals
who
inherit
the
TAFAZZIN
pathogenic
variant
will
have
associated
condition,
while
female
generally
do
not
experience
condition.
There
are
several
organs
that
may
be
affected,
but
striking
cardiological
involvement.
Cardiovascular
disease,
which
trigger
starting
diagnostic
procedure
in
a
proband,
include
range
of
diseases
from
severely
dilated
heart
to
hypertrophic
spectrum
anomalies
encountered.
Left
ventricular
non-compaction
also
occasionally
This
cardiac
event
reveal
prognosis
affected
patients.
In
this
narrative
review,
we
highlight
gene’s
characteristics,
reactome,
features
cardiovascular
disease
observed
patients
with
BTHS,
emphasize
most
current
studies
BTHS
cardiomyopathy,
and
delineate
biological
underlying
mechanisms
supporting
proposal
new
therapeutic
options.
European journal of medical research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(1)
Published: May 5, 2025
Chronic
alcohol-related
brain
damage
(ARBD)
is
mainly
manifested
as
learning
and
memory
impairment
cognitive
decline
in
the
long
term.
Ca2+
plays
a
key
role
impairment.
The
increase
of
intracellular
concentration
can
directly
cause
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
destroy
normal
physiological
signal
transduction,
accelerate
process
decline.
Aminooxyacetic
acid
(AOAA),
selective
inhibitor
Cystathionineβ-synthase
(CBS),
has
good
effect
on
variety
diseases,
including
improving
stroke
reducing
incidence
convulsions.
However,
its
potential
maintaining
functions
by
regulating
functional
status
remains
uncertain.
In
this
study,
chronic
alcoholism
rats
human
neuroblastoma
cells
(SHSY-5Y)
were
used
research
objects
to
establish
model.
We
aimed
elucidate
specific
mechanisms
which
AOAA
protects
alcohol-induced
Through
Morris
water
maze
test,
LTP
Western
blot
(WB),
immunohistochemistry
(IHC),
observation
under
electron
microscope,
calcium
ion
measurement
membrane
measurement,
it
was
found
that
could
not
only
regulate
level
endoplasmic
reticulum
stress
(ERS)
caused
H2S
elevation,
but
also
maintain
valve
Sec61
channel
restoring
BIP,
indicator
ERS,
significantly
alleviate
dysfunction
overload,
optimize
function.
mechanism
may
be
closely
related
BDNF-TrkB
pathway.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
ABSTRACT
Mitochondrial
Ca
2+
levels
are
regulated
to
balance
stimulating
respiration
against
the
harm
of
overload.
Contributing
this
balance,
main
channel
transporting
into
matrix,
mitochondrial
uniporter,
can
incorporate
a
dominant-negative
subunit
(MCUB).
MCUB
is
homologous
pore-forming
MCU,
but
when
present
in
pore-lining
tetramer,
inhibits
transport.
Here,
using
cell
lines
deleted
both
MCU
and
MCUB,
we
identify
three
factors
that
contribute
MCUB-dependent
inhibition.
First,
protein
requires
express.
The
effect
mediated
via
N-terminal
domain
(NTD)
MCUB.
Replacement
NTD
with
recovers
autonomous
expression
fails
rescue
uptake.
Surprisingly,
mutations
affect
interactions
accessory
subunits
or
conduction
pore
all
failed
uptake,
suggesting
mechanism
inhibition
may
involve
global
rearrangements.
Second,
concatemeric
tetramers
varying
MCU:MCUB
ratios,
find
incorporation
does
not
abolish
conduction,
rather
influx
proportional
amount
channel.
Reducing
than
abolishing
transport
consistent
retaining
highly-conserved
selectivity
filter
DIME
sequence.
Finally,
apply
live-cell
Förster
resonance
energy
transfer
establish
endogenous
stoichiometry
2:2
MCU:MCUB.
Taken
together,
our
results
suggest
preferentially
incorporates
nascent
uniporters,
linearly
correlates
degree
transport,
creating
precise,
tunable
for
cells
regulate
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 4923 - 4940
Published: July 1, 2024
Cold
seawater
immersion
aggravates
hemorrhagic
shock-induced
homeostasis
imbalance
and
organ
dysfunction,
leading
to
increased
mortality.
Previous
studies
have
shown
that
treatments
targeting
oxidative
stress
mitochondrial
dysfunction
limited
efficacy
for
cold
combined
with
shock
(SIHS).
Thus,
the
mechanisms
responsible
SIHS
need
further
investigation.