Circulation Research,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
118(2), P. 296 - 310
Published: Jan. 21, 2016
Soluble
morphogen
gradients
have
long
been
studied
in
the
context
of
heart
specification
and
patterning.
However,
recent
data
begun
to
challenge
notion
that
long-standing
vivo
observations
are
driven
solely
by
these
alone.
Evidence
from
multiple
biological
models,
stem
cells
ex
biophysical
assays,
now
supports
a
role
for
mechanical
forces
not
only
modulating
cell
behavior
but
also
inducing
it
de
novo
process
termed
mechanotransduction.
Structural
proteins
connect
its
niche,
example,
integrins
cadherins,
couple
other
growth
factor
receptors,
either
directly
or
indirectly,
seem
mediate
changes,
although
specific
mechanistic
details
still
being
elucidated.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
how
wingless
(Wnt),
transforming
factor-β,
bone
morphogenetic
protein
signaling
pathways
affect
cardiomyogenesis
then
highlight
interplay
between
each
pathway
forces.
addition,
will
outline
cadherins
during
cardiac
development.
For
each,
describe
could
change
processes
cardiomyogenesis,
including
undifferentiated
cells,
establishment
patterns
accomplish
tube
chamber
formation,
maturation
myocytes
fully
formed
heart.
Circulation Research,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
116(8), P. 1462 - 1476
Published: April 9, 2015
Cardiac
muscle
cells
have
an
intrinsic
ability
to
sense
and
respond
mechanical
load
through
a
process
known
as
mechanotransduction.
In
the
heart,
this
involves
conversion
of
stimuli
into
biochemical
events
that
induce
changes
in
myocardial
structure
function.
Mechanotransduction
its
downstream
effects
function
initially
adaptive
responses
serve
compensatory
mechanisms
during
adaptation
initial
load.
However,
under
prolonged
abnormal
loading
conditions,
remodeling
processes
can
become
maladaptive,
leading
altered
physiological
development
pathological
cardiac
hypertrophy
heart
failure.
Although
underlying
mechanotransduction
are
far
from
being
fully
elucidated,
human
mouse
genetic
studies
highlighted
various
cytoskeletal
sarcolemmal
structures
myocytes
likely
candidates
for
transducers,
based
on
their
link
signaling
molecules
architectural
components
important
disease
pathogenesis.
review,
we
summarize
recent
developments
uncovered
specific
protein
complexes
linked
mechanotransmission
within
sarcomere,
intercalated
disc,
at
sarcolemma.
The
acting
mechanotransducers
first
step
drives
remodeling,
well
transition
failure,
may
provide
better
insights
driving
mechanotransduction-based
diseases.
Circulation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
9(4)
Published: April 1, 2016
Human
pluripotent
stem
cell-derived
cardiomyocytes
(hPSC-CMs)
monolayers
generated
to
date
display
an
immature
embryonic-like
functional
and
structural
phenotype
that
limits
their
utility
for
research
cardiac
regeneration.
In
particular,
the
electrophysiological
function
of
hPSC-CM
bioengineered
constructs
used
are
characterized
by
slow
electric
impulse
propagation
velocity
action
potential
profiles.Here,
we
have
identified
optimal
extracellular
matrix
significant
maturation
monolayers.
plated
in
combination
velocities
≈2×
faster
than
previously
reported
(43.6±7.0
cm/s;
n=9)
mature
cardiomyocyte
profiles,
including
hyperpolarized
diastolic
rapid
upstroke
(146.5±17.7
V/s;
n=5
monolayers).
addition,
promoted
hypertrophic
growth
expression
key
sarcolemmal
(SCN5A,
Kir2.1,
connexin43)
myofilament
markers
(cardiac
troponin
I).
The
process
here
relies
on
activation
integrin
signaling
pathways:
neutralization
β1
receptors
via
blocking
antibodies
pharmacological
blockade
focal
adhesion
kinase
prevented
maturation.Maturation
human
is
achieved
a
1-week
period
plating
PDMS
(polydimethylsiloxane)
coverslips
rather
conventional
2-dimensional
cell
culture
formats,
such
as
glass
or
plastic
dishes.
Activation
essential
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: May 7, 2020
Abstract
Dilated
cardiomyopathy
(DCM)
is
an
important
cause
of
heart
failure
and
the
leading
indication
for
transplantation.
Many
rare
genetic
variants
have
been
associated
with
DCM,
but
common
variant
studies
disease
yielded
few
loci.
As
structural
changes
in
are
a
defining
feature
we
report
genome-wide
association
study
cardiac
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)-derived
left
ventricular
measurements
36,041
UK
Biobank
participants,
replication
2184
participants
from
Multi-Ethnic
Study
Atherosclerosis.
We
identify
45
previously
unreported
loci
structure
function,
many
near
well-established
genes
Mendelian
cardiomyopathies.
A
polygenic
score
MRI-derived
end
systolic
volume
strongly
associates
incident
DCM
general
population.
Even
among
carriers
TTN
truncating
mutations,
this
influences
size
function
human
heart.
These
results
further
implicate
polymorphisms
pathogenesis
DCM.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: July 31, 2023
Abstract
Cellular
mechanotransduction,
a
critical
regulator
of
numerous
biological
processes,
is
the
conversion
from
mechanical
signals
to
biochemical
regarding
cell
activities
and
metabolism.
Typical
cues
in
organisms
include
hydrostatic
pressure,
fluid
shear
stress,
tensile
force,
extracellular
matrix
stiffness
or
tissue
elasticity,
viscosity.
Mechanotransduction
has
been
expected
trigger
multiple
such
as
embryonic
development,
repair
regeneration.
However,
prolonged
excessive
stimulation
can
result
pathological
multi-organ
fibrosis,
tumorigenesis,
cancer
immunotherapy
resistance.
Although
associations
between
normal
homeostasis
diseases
have
identified,
regulatory
mechanisms
among
different
are
not
yet
comprehensively
illustrated,
no
effective
therapies
currently
available
targeting
cue-related
signaling.
This
review
systematically
summarizes
characteristics
typical
conditions
with
updated
evidence.
The
key
effectors
responding
stimulations
listed,
Piezo
channels,
integrins,
Yes-associated
protein
(YAP)
/transcriptional
coactivator
PDZ-binding
motif
(TAZ),
transient
receptor
potential
vanilloid
4
(TRPV4).
We
also
reviewed
signaling
pathways,
therapeutic
targets
cutting-edge
clinical
applications
related
cues.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
8(34), P. 21923 - 21932
Published: Feb. 11, 2016
Understanding
the
phenotypic
development
of
human
induced
pluripotent
stem
cell-derived
cardiomyocytes
(hiPSC-CMs)
is
a
prerequisite
to
advancing
regenerative
cardiac
therapy,
disease
modeling,
and
drug
screening
applications.
Lack
consistent
hiPSC-CM
in
vitro
data
can
be
largely
attributed
inability
conventional
culture
methods
mimic
structural,
biochemical,
mechanical
aspects
myocardial
niche
accurately.
Here,
we
present
nanogrid
array
comprised
nanogrooved
topographies,
with
groove
widths
ranging
from
350
2000
nm,
study
effect
different
nanoscale
structures
on
structural
hiPSC-CMs
vitro.
Nanotopographies
were
designed
have
biomimetic
interface,
based
observations
oriented
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
fibers
found
vivo.
Nanotopographic
substrates
integrated
self-assembling
chimeric
peptide
containing
Arg-Gly-Asp
(RGD)
cell
adhesion
motif.
Using
this
platform,
peptide-coated
was
comparable
that
fibronectin-coated
surfaces.
Cardiomyocyte
organization
dependent
nanotopographical
feature
size
biphasic
manner,
improved
achieved
grooves
700-1000
nm
range.
These
findings
highlight
capability
surface-functionalized,
bioinspired
influence
cardiomyocyte
development,
capacity
for
such
platforms
serve
as
versatile
assay
investigating
role
topographical
guidance
cues
behavior.
Such
could
potentially
create
more
physiologically
relevant
tissues
future
modeling
studies.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: Jan. 12, 2021
The
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
is
an
essential
component
of
the
heart
that
imparts
fundamental
cellular
processes
during
organ
development
and
homeostasis.
Most
cardiovascular
diseases
involve
severe
remodeling
ECM,
culminating
in
formation
fibrotic
tissue
deleterious
to
function.
Treatment
schemes
effective
at
managing
fibrosis
promoting
physiological
ECM
repair
are
not
yet
reach.
Of
note,
composition
cardiac
changes
significantly
a
short
period
after
birth,
concurrent
with
loss
regenerative
capacity
heart.
This
highlights
importance
understanding
function
headed
for
more
efficient
therapies.
In
this
review,
we
explore
impact
alterations,
throughout
ontogeny
disease,
on
cells
debate
available
approaches
deeper
insights
cell-ECM
interactions,
toward
design
new
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(28)
Published: April 23, 2024
Abstract
Myocardial
infarction
(MI)
causes
cell
death,
disrupts
electrical
activity,
triggers
arrhythmia,
and
results
in
heart
failure,
whereby
50–60%
of
MI‐associated
deaths
manifest
as
sudden
cardiac
(SCD).
The
most
effective
therapy
for
SCD
prevention
is
implantable
cardioverter
defibrillators
(ICDs).
However,
ICDs
contribute
to
adverse
remodeling
disease
progression
do
not
prevent
arrhythmia.
This
work
develops
an
injectable
collagen‐PEDOT:PSS
(poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene)
polystyrene
sulfonate)
hydrogel
that
protects
infarcted
hearts
against
ventricular
tachycardia
(VT)
can
be
combined
with
human
induced
pluripotent
stem
(hiPSC)‐cardiomyocytes
promote
partial
remuscularization.
PEDOT:PSS
improves
collagen
gel
formation,
micromorphology,
conductivity.
hiPSC‐cardiomyocytes
hydrogels
exhibit
near‐adult
sarcomeric
length,
improved
contractility,
enhanced
calcium
handling,
conduction
velocity.
RNA‐sequencing
data
indicate
maturation
cell‐matrix
interactions.
Injecting
mouse
decreases
VT
the
levels
healthy
hearts.
Collectively,
offer
a
versatile
platform
treating
injuries.