Journal of the American Heart Association,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Dec. 25, 2024
Background
TPM3
(tropomyosin
3)
is
an
actin‐binding
protein
in
vascular
smooth
muscle
cells,
where
posttranslational
modifications
critically
regulate
its
actin
affinity,
influencing
cardiovascular
function.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
that
Khib
(2‐hydroxyisobutyrylation)
plays
a
significant
role
the
system.
Histone
deacetylase
3
(HDAC3)
serves
as
“eraser”
of
marks.
However,
impact
de‐2‐hydroxyisobutyrylation
on
contraction
remains
unclear.
Methods
and
Results
In
this
study,
we
employed
mouse
models
vitro
experiments
to
elucidate
mechanism
by
which
phenylephrine‐induced
HDAC3
activation
drives
vasoconstriction
via
TPM3.
Our
findings
demonstrate
phenylephrine
triggers
nuclear
export
promotes
interaction
with
TPM3,
resulting
decreased
modification
enhanced
vasoconstriction.
Coimmunoprecipitation
confirmed
reduces
levels
aorta.
Additionally,
ex
vivo
tension
assays
using
aortic
rings
revealed
treatment
donor,
ethyl
2‐hydroxyisobutyrate,
induces
endothelium‐independent
vasodilation
ameliorates
hypertensive
dysfunction.
Molecular
docking
kinetic
simulations
identified
Lys141
primary
site
targeted
HDAC3‐mediated
de‐2‐hydroxyisobutyrylation.
This
was
further
validated
adenoviral
transfection
isolated
blood
vessels
Lys141‐mutated
construct,
abolished
effects
contractility.
Conclusions
These
underscore
critical
suggest
modulating
could
provide
novel
therapeutic
strategy
for
Circulation Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
136(5), P. 524 - 550
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs)
are
experiencing
a
rapid
surge
and
widely
recognized
as
the
leading
cause
of
mortality
in
current
aging
society.
Given
multifactorial
etiology
CVDs,
understanding
intricate
molecular
cellular
mechanisms
is
imperative.
Over
past
2
decades,
many
scientists
have
focused
on
Sirtuins,
family
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide–dependent
deacylases.
Sirtuins
highly
conserved
across
species,
from
yeasts
to
primates,
play
crucial
role
linking
diseases.
participate
nearly
all
key
physiological
pathological
processes,
ranging
embryogenic
development
stress
response
aging.
Abnormal
expression
activity
exist
aging-related
diseases,
while
their
activation
has
shown
efficacy
mitigating
these
(eg,
CVDs).
In
terms
research,
this
field
maintained
fast,
sustained
growth
recent
years,
fundamental
studies
clinical
trials.
review,
we
present
comprehensive,
up-to-date
discussion
biological
functions
roles
regulating
cardiovascular
biology
CVDs.
Furthermore,
highlight
latest
advancements
utilizing
Sirtuin-activating
compounds
dinucleotide
boosters
potential
pharmacological
targets
for
preventing
treating
The
unresolved
issues
field—from
chemicobiological
regulation
Sirtuin-targeted
CVD
investigations—are
also
discussed.
This
timely
review
could
be
critical
updated
knowledge
Sirtuin
CVDs
facilitating
accessibility
Sirtuin-targeting
interventions.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
176, P. 116761 - 116761
Published: May 23, 2024
The
discovery
of
regulatory
cell
death
processes
has
driven
innovation
in
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
therapeutic
strategies.
Over
the
past
decade,
ferroptosis,
an
iron-dependent
form
regulated
by
excessive
lipid
peroxidation,
been
shown
to
drive
development
multiple
CVDs.
This
review
provides
insights
into
evolution
concept
similarities
and
differences
with
traditional
modes
programmed
(e.g.,
apoptosis,
autophagy,
necrosis),
as
well
core
mechanisms
ferroptosis
(including
cystine/glutamate
transporter
blockade,
imbalance
iron
metabolism,
peroxidation).
In
addition,
it
not
only
a
detailed
role
its
potential
widely
studied
CVDs
such
coronary
atherosclerotic
heart
disease,
myocardial
infarction,
ischemia/reperfusion
injury,
failure,
cardiomyopathy,
aortic
aneurysm
but
also
overview
phenomenon
perspectives
lesser-addressed
cardiac
valvulopathy,
pulmonary
hypertension,
sickle
disease.
article
aims
integrate
this
knowledge
provide
comprehensive
view
wide
range
progress
strategies
field.
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
Pulmonary
hypertension
(PH)
stands
as
a
tumor
paradigm
cardiovascular
disease
marked
by
hyperproliferation
of
cells
and
vascular
remodeling,
culminating
in
heart
failure.
Complex
genetic
epigenetic
mechanisms
collectively
contribute
to
the
disruption
pulmonary
homeostasis.
In
recent
years,
advancements
research
technology
have
identified
numerous
gene
deletions
mutations,
addition
bone
morphogenetic
protein
receptor
type
2,
that
are
closely
associated
with
remodeling
process
PH.
Additionally,
modifications
such
RNA
methylation,
DNA
histone
modification,
noncoding
RNAs
been
shown
precisely
regulate
PH
molecular
networks
cell-type-specific
manner,
emerging
potential
biomarkers
therapeutic
targets.
This
review
summarizes
analyzes
roles
currently
genes
factors
PH,
emphasizing
pivotal
role
long
ncRNAs
its
regulation.
it
examines
current
clinical
preclinical
therapies
for
targeting
these
explores
new
treatment
strategies.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: May 29, 2024
The
nuclear-encoded
mitochondrial
protein
Tu
translation
elongation
factor,
(TUFM)
is
well-known
for
its
role
in
translation.
Originally
discovered
yeast,
TUFM
demonstrates
significant
evolutionary
conservation
from
prokaryotes
to
eukaryotes.
Dysregulation
of
has
been
associated
with
disorders.
Although
early
hypothesis
suggests
that
localized
within
mitochondria,
recent
studies
identify
presence
the
cytoplasm,
this
subcellular
distribution
being
linked
distinct
functions
TUFM.
Significantly,
addition
established
function
quality
control,
research
indicates
a
broader
involvement
regulation
programmed
cell
death
processes
(e.g.,
autophagy,
apoptosis,
necroptosis,
and
pyroptosis)
diverse
roles
viral
infection,
cancer,
other
disease
conditions.
This
review
seeks
offer
current
summary
TUFM’s
biological
complex
regulatory
mechanisms
human
health
disease.
Insight
into
these
intricate
pathways
controlled
by
may
lead
potential
development
targeted
therapies
range
diseases.
Investigative and Clinical Urology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
65(4), P. 400 - 400
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
To
determine
whether
the
overexpression
of
Argonaute
RNA-induced
silencing
complex
catalytic
component
2
(Ago2)
improves
erectile
function
in
mice
after
cavernous
nerve
injury
(CNI).
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(6), P. 641 - 654
Published: April 12, 2024
Introduction
Diabetic
cardiomyopathy
(DCM)
is
a
serious
complication
of
diabetes
mellitus
involving
multiple
pathophysiologic
mechanisms.
In
addition
to
hypoglycemic
agents
commonly
used
in
diabetes,
metabolism-related
drugs,
natural
plant
extracts,
melatonin,
exosomes,
and
rennin-angiotensin-aldosterone
system
are
cardioprotective
DCM.
However,
there
lack
systematic
summarization
drugs
for
AJP Cell Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
327(2), P. C221 - C236
Published: June 3, 2024
Long
noncoding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
are
relatively
novel
with
increasingly
prominent
roles
in
regulating
genetic
expression,
mainly
the
nucleus
but
more
recently
regions
such
as
mitochondrion.
This
study
explores
how
lncRNAs
interact
polynucleotide
phosphorylase
(PNPase),
a
protein
that
regulates
RNA
import
into
Machine
learning
identified
several
structural
features
improved
lncRNA
binding
to
PNPase,
which
may
be
useful
targeting
therapeutics