Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Cardiovascular Diseases
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(5), P. 1917 - 1917
Published: Feb. 23, 2025
Mitochondrial
dysfunction
is
increasingly
recognized
as
a
central
contributor
to
the
pathogenesis
of
cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs),
including
heart
failure,
ischemic
disease,
hypertension,
and
cardiomyopathy.
Mitochondria,
known
powerhouses
cell,
play
vital
role
in
maintaining
cardiac
energy
homeostasis,
regulating
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production
controlling
cell
death
pathways.
Dysregulated
mitochondrial
function
results
impaired
adenosine
triphosphate
(ATP)
production,
excessive
ROS
generation,
activation
apoptotic
necrotic
pathways,
collectively
driving
progression
CVDs.
This
review
provides
detailed
examination
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
CVDs,
mutations
DNA
(mtDNA),
defects
oxidative
phosphorylation
(OXPHOS),
alterations
dynamics
(fusion,
fission,
mitophagy).
Additionally,
specific
conditions
explored,
highlighting
its
impact
on
endothelial
dysfunction,
myocardial
remodeling,
arrhythmias.
Emerging
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
such
antioxidants,
metabolic
modulators,
gene
therapy,
are
also
discussed.
By
synthesizing
recent
advances
biology
research,
this
aims
enhance
understanding
mitochondria
CVDs
identify
potential
targets
improve
outcomes.
Language: Английский
MAP Kinase Phosphatase-5 Deficiency Improves Endurance Exercise Capacity
Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 410 - 410
Published: March 11, 2025
Aerobic
exercise
promotes
physiological
cardiac
adaptations,
improving
cardiovascular
function
and
endurance
capacity.
However,
the
molecular
mechanisms
by
which
aerobic
induces
adaptations
enhances
performance
remain
poorly
understood.
Mitogen-activated
protein
kinase
(MAPK)
phosphatase-5
(MKP-5)
is
highly
expressed
in
muscle,
indicating
its
potential
role
function.
This
study
investigates
of
MKP-5
early
response
to
muscle
using
MKP-5-deficient
(Mkp-5-/-)
wild-type
(Mkp-5+/+)
mice.
Mice
were
subjected
a
5-day
treadmill
training
program
after
habituation.
After
exercise,
progressive
stress
test
was
performed
evaluate
Our
results
revealed
that
exercised
mice
exhibited
significant
reduction
gene
expression
compared
sedentary
(0.19
±
5.89-fold;
p
<
0.0001).
Mkp-5-/-
achieved
significantly
greater
endurance,
with
running
distance
(2.81
169.8-fold;
0.0429)
longer
than
Mkp-5+/+
Additionally,
deficiency
enhanced
Akt/mTOR
signaling
(p-Akt/Akt:
1.29
0.12-fold;
=
0.04;
p-mTOR/mTOR:
1.59
0.14-fold;
0.002)
mitochondrial
biogenesis
(pgc-1α:
1.56
0.27-fold;
0.03)
exercise.
Furthermore,
markers
cardiomyocyte
proliferation,
including
PCNA
(2.24
0.31-fold;
0.001),
GATA4
(1.47
0.10-fold;
CITED4
(2.03
0.15-fold;
0.0001)
upregulated
hearts
following
These
findings
demonstrated
plays
critical
regulating
key
pathways
for
exercise-induced
highlighting
contribution
enhancing
health
Language: Английский
Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata ameliorates heart failure via PI3K/AKT/Bnip3 pathway
Wenxiu Liu,
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Xingju Zou,
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Yang Zheng
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et al.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 26, 2025
Background
Chronic
heart
failure
(CHF)
is
one
of
the
leading
causes
high
mortality
worldwide.
It
characterized
by
pathological
hypertrophy
and
poses
a
major
threat
to
human
health.
Aconiti
Lateralis
Radix
Praeparata
widely
used
in
ancient
China
treat
CHF.
However,
pathology
obscured,
necessitating
further
exploration.
Methods
Prospective
targets
were
predicted
network
analysis.
A
transverse
aortic
constriction
(TAC)
mice
model
was
subsequently
constructed
determine
effects
aqueous
extract
(AEA)
on
The
echocardiography
performed
investigate
cardiac
function.
Histopathological
analysis
tissue
conducted
assess
myocardial
fibrosis.
Nontargeted
metabolomics
analyze
serum
metabolites.
phosphorylation
level
PI3K
AKT,
downstream
such
as
Bnip3,
p62,
Atg5,
LC3II
measured
Western
blotting.
In
vitro
,
norepinephrine
(NE)
stimulate
hypertrophy.
Parameters
reactive
oxygen
species
levels,
mitochondrial
membrane
potential,
ATP
concentration,
CK/MB
content
detected
H9c2
cells.
Results
AEA
significantly
alleviated
Network
indicated
participation
AKT
CHF,
modulated
Praeparata.
vivo
administration
effectively
ameliorated
performance,
evidenced
elevation
ejection
fraction.
displayed
diminishment
collagen
fiber.
Metabolomics
showed
that
several
metabolites
tetrahydroxycorticosterone,
decylubiquinone
taurocholic
acid
increased
TAC
serum.
Additionally,
levels
expression
Drp1,
Opa1,
Atg5
altered
group.
NE
stimulation
cell
surface
area
deteriorated
functions
partially
reversed
results,
mechanism
associated
with
mitophagy.
Conclusion
This
study
revealed
improved
function
via
PI3K/AKT/Bnip3
pathway.
Language: Английский
Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Cardiac Disease: The Fort Fell
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12), P. 1534 - 1534
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Myocardial
cells
and
the
extracellular
matrix
achieve
their
functions
through
availability
of
energy.
In
fact,
mechanical
electrical
properties
heart
are
heavily
dependent
on
balance
between
energy
production
consumption.
The
produced
is
utilized
in
various
forms,
including
kinetic,
dynamic,
thermal
Although
total
remains
nearly
constant,
contribution
each
form
changes
over
time.
Thermal
increases,
while
dynamic
kinetic
decrease,
ultimately
becoming
insufficient
to
adequately
support
cardiac
function.
As
a
result,
toxic
byproducts,
unfolded
or
misfolded
proteins,
free
radicals,
other
harmful
substances
accumulate
within
myocardium.
This
leads
failure
crucial
processes
such
as
myocardial
contraction–relaxation
coupling,
ion
exchange,
cell
growth,
regulation
apoptosis
necrosis.
Consequently,
both
micro-
macro-architecture
altered.
Energy
consumption
depend
heart’s
metabolic
resources
functional
state
structure,
cardiomyocytes,
non-cardiomyocyte
cells,
energetic
behavior.
Mitochondria,
which
intracellular
organelles
that
produce
more
than
95%
ATP,
play
critical
role
fulfilling
all
these
requirements.
Therefore,
it
essential
gain
deeper
understanding
anatomy,
function,
homeostatic
properties.
Language: Английский