bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
Abstract
OPA1
is
an
inner
mitochondrial
membrane
protein
that
mediates
diverse
signaling
processes.
important
for
cardiac
function
and
protects
against
insults
such
as
ischemia
reperfusion
injury.
We
sought
to
further
assess
in
human
mouse
pathologies,
hypothesizing
may
also
a
protective
manner
chronic
heart
failure.
Bioinformatic
analyses
of
histological
transcript
data
from
the
GTEx
database
indicated
expression
levels
vary
heart,
where
elevated
were
correlated
with
fatty
acid,
branch
chain
amino
acid
contractile
gene
signatures.
To
experimentally
these
correlations,
mice
1.5-fold
whole
body
overexpression
(OPA1-OE)
subjected
transverse
aortic
constriction
surgery
displayed
improved
2D
4D
functional
parameters
compared
WT
mice.
OPA1-OE
had
no
induction
fibrotic
markers
sustained
markers.
Maximal
oxidative
capacity
was
both
myofibers
post-TAC.
These
results
demonstrate
role
mediating
highlight
pathways.
International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(11), P. 4458 - 4475
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
study
investigated
the
mechanism
by
which
NR4A1
regulates
mitochondrial
fission
factor
(Mff)-related
and
FUN14
domain
1
(FUNDC1)-mediated
mitophagy
following
cardiac
ischemia-reperfusion
injury(I/R).
Our
findings
showed
that
damage
regulation
was
positively
correlated
with
pathological
pan-apoptosis
of
myocardial
cell
mitochondria.
Compared
wild-type
mice
(WT),
NR4A1-knockout
exhibited
resistance
to
injury
fission,
characterized
activation.
Results
increased
expression
level,
activating
mediated
Mff
restoring
phenotype
FUNDC1.
The
inactivation
FUNDC1
phosphorylation
could
not
mediate
normalization
in
a
timely
manner,
leading
an
excessive
stress
response
unfolded
proteins
imbalance
homeostasis.
process
disrupted
quality
control
network,
accumulation
damaged
mitochondria
activation
pan-apoptotic
programs.
data
indicate
is
novel
critical
target
I/R
exertsand
negative
regulatory
effects
Mff-mediated
mito-fission
inhibiting
FUNDC1-mediated
mitophagy.
Targeting
crosstalk
balance
between
NR4A1-Mff-FUNDC1
potential
approach
for
treating
I/R.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(4), P. 1407 - 1407
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Hypertrophic
cardiomyopathy
(HCM)
is
often
characterized
by
augmented
cardiac
contractility,
which
frequently
remains
undetectable
in
its
early
stages.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
that
hypercontractility
linked
to
mitochondrial
defects
develop
HCM
progression.
However,
imaging
markers
for
identifying
these
alterations
myocardial
function
are
lacking.
We
used
magnetic
resonance
feature
tracking
(CMR-FT)
assess
strain
a
Mybpc3-knockin
(KI)
mouse
model
mimicked
human
HCM.
While
homozygous
(HOM)
mice
exhibited
hypertrophy,
heterozygous
(HET)
represented
an
early,
asymptomatic
stage
of
To
explore
contributions
hypercontractility,
we
evaluated
integrity
via
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
and
correlated
findings
with
abnormalities.
Young
HET
female,
but
not
male
significant
torsion
abnormalities
(p
=
0.02),
reduced
left
ventricular
global
longitudinal
(LVGLS,
p
0.009),
impaired
right
(RVGLS,
0.035)
compared
the
controls.
Strain
strongly
morphological
alterations,
including
changes
volume
area
distribution
(R
>
0.7).
Abnormal
patterns,
GLS,
serve
as
closely
associated
underlying
dysfunction.
The
Mybpc3-KI
provides
important
insights
into
initial
stages
progression,
highlighting
sex-specific
differences
enhance
diagnosis
therapeutic
strategies.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Abstract
Recent
studies
highlight
the
link
between
cardiovascular
disease
and
mitochondrial
dynamics.
This
study
sought
biomarkers
of
dynamics
in
acute
myocardial
infarction
(AMI)
to
guide
more
precise
clinical
management.
AMI-related
datasets
(GSE62646
GSE59867)
50
dynamics-related
genes
(MD-RGs)
were
derived
from
public
databases.
Firstly,
based
on
MD-RGs,
AMI
samples
GSE62646
classified
into
high-
low-scoring
groups
by
single-sample
gene
set
enrichment
analysis.
The
differentially
expressed
(DEGs)
incorporated
machine
learning
algorithms.
Subsequent
expression
level
receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
analyses
identified
biomarkers.
Furthermore,
relationship
was
analyzed
analysis,
immune
infiltration
correlation
analysis
m6A
regulators.
Finally,
biomarker
verified
reverse
transcription
quantitative
PCR
(RT-qPCR).
In
this
study,
COX7B
SNORD54
as
associated
with
AMI.
ROC
curves
showed
that
two
could
better
differentiate
control
samples,
subsequent
nomogram
created
integrating
highly
accurate
predicting
revealed
co-enrich
pathways
for
included
“oxidative
phosphorylation”
“Notch
signaling
pathway”.
Notably,
six
regulators
(HNRNPC,
KIAA1429,
METTL3,
WTAP,
YTHDC1,
YTHDC2)
found
be
significantly
under-expressed
samples.
RT-PCR
demonstrated
levels
downregulated
compared
controls.
recognized
AMI,
presenting
potential
applications
advance
understanding
Diabetes
mellitus
is
associated
with
significant
morbidity
and
premature
mortality
for
which
heart
failure
(HF)
a
major
cause.
HF
may
be
due
to
ischaemia,
hypertension,
uraemia,
or
specific
diabetic
cardiomyopathy
(DCM),
multiple
causes
co-exist.
A
recent
systematic
review
suggests
that
>40%
of
people
type
2
diabetes
have
diastolic
dysfunction
without
reduction
cardiac
systolic
function.
In
1
known
cardiovascular
disease,
16%
had
dysfunction.
Early
DCM
asymptomatic
can
progress
symptomatic
via
increasing
cardiomyocyte
hypertrophy
death
as
well
fibrosis.
The
5-year
rate
similar
worse
than
many
common
cancers.
There
been
advances
in
treatment
including
sodium-glucose
co-transport
inhibitors
(SGLT2i)
angiotensin
receptor-neprilysin
(ARNi),
promising
therapies
such
finerenone
glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RA).
SGLT2i,
finerenone,
GLP-1RA
also
role
prevention
DCM.
While
there
currently
no
goes
beyond
general
treatment,
research
into
innovative
technologies
gene
stem
cell
therapies.
Also,
digital
will
likely
an
treatment.
Herein
we
the
pathophysiology,
diagnosis,
DCM,
focus
on
existing,
emerging,
potentially
novel
We
provide
practical
tables
summarise
at
each
stage
important
practice
points
commonly
prescribed
drugs.
The Journal of Cardiovascular Aging,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Aging
leads
to
structural
and
functional
deterioration
of
the
heart,
reducing
its
capacity
withstand
internal
external
stressors
consequently
increasing
risk
heart
failure.
Exercise
is
a
potent
modulator
cardiovascular
metabolic
health,
offering
numerous
physiological
benefits
that
can
persist
throughout
aging
process.
Studies
suggest
exercise
decelerate
age-related
cardiac
mitigate
In
this
review,
we
discuss
recent
advances
in
our
understanding
exercise-mediated
molecular
cellular
adaptations
could
serve
as
therapeutic
targets
for
remodeling
decline.
We
also
explore
how
exercise-induced
changes
may
enhance
resilience
with
age,
examine
sex
differences
response
exercise,
highlight
value
murine
models
research
tools
identifying
novel
strategies
combat
The Journal of Cardiovascular Aging,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
With
the
increase
in
life
expectancy
globally,
challenge
of
dealing
with
aging
becomes
more
prominent.
Aging
is
a
risk
factor
for
several
diseases,
including
cardiovascular
disease.
Mitochondria,
which
have
long
been
studied
relation
to
aging,
play
crucial
role
maintaining
cellular
homeostasis.
However,
there
limitation
interorganellar
communication
as
organisms
age.
The
unfolded
protein
response
mitochondria
(UPRmt)
activated
during
stress
maintain
mitochondrial
homeostasis
and
prevent
accumulation
damaged
mitochondria.
This
involves
signaling
from
nucleus,
leading
transcriptional
changes.
In
context
heart,
this
review
explores
terms
function
morphology.
It
also
discusses
impact
UPRmt
on
cardiac
diseases
such
heart
failure,
acute
myocardial
infarction,
dilated
cardiomyopathy.
highlights
potential
mitochondria-endoplasmic
reticulum
contact
sites
(MERCs)
modulating
aging.
Finally,
it
provides
an
update
molecules
that
induce
activity,
potentially
benefiting
Mucosal Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Mitochondria
are
key
regulators
of
inflammatory
responses
and
mitochondrial
dysfunction
is
closely
linked
to
various
diseases.
Increasing
genetic
experimental
evidence
suggests
that
mitochondria
play
a
critical
role
in
bowel
disease
(IBD).
In
the
complex
environment
intestinal
tract,
epithelial
cells
(IECs)
their
possess
unique
phenotypic
features,
shaping
each
other
regulating
homeostasis
inflammation
through
diverse
mechanisms.
Here,
we
focus
on
IBD
induced
by
damage-associated
molecular
patterns
(mtDAMPs),
which
comprise
components
metabolic
products.
The
pathogenic
mechanisms
mtDAMP
signaling
pathways
mediated
two
major
mtDAMPs,
DNA
(mtDNA)
reactive
oxygen
species
(mtROS),
discussed.