Cellular Phenotypic Transformation During Atherosclerosis: The Potential Role of miRNAs as Biomarkers
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(5), P. 2083 - 2083
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Cellular
phenotypic
transformation
is
a
key
process
that
occurs
during
the
development
and
progression
of
atherosclerosis.
Within
arterial
wall,
endothelial
cells,
vascular
smooth
muscle
macrophages
undergo
changes
contribute
to
pathogenesis
miRNAs
have
emerged
as
potential
biomarkers
for
cellular
Monitoring
miR-155-5p,
miR-210-3p,
miR-126-3p
or
5p
levels
could
provide
valuable
insights
into
disease
progression,
risk
complications,
response
therapeutic
interventions.
Moreover,
miR-92a-3p's
elevated
in
atherosclerotic
plaques
present
opportunities
predicting
related
complications.
Baseline
miR-33a/b
hold
responses
cholesterol-lowering
therapies,
such
statins,
likelihood
dyslipidemia-related
Additionally,
assessment
miR-122-5p
may
offer
efficacy
low-density-lipoprotein-lowering
therapies.
Understanding
specific
miRNA-mediated
regulatory
mechanisms
involved
transformations
can
atherosclerosis
potentially
identify
novel
targets.
Language: Английский
MicroRNA Inhibiting Atheroprotective Proteins in Patients with Unstable Angina Comparing to Chronic Coronary Syndrome
Michał Kowara,
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Michał Kopka,
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Karolina Kopka
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et al.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(19), P. 10621 - 10621
Published: Oct. 2, 2024
Patients
with
unstable
angina
present
clinical
characteristics
of
atherosclerotic
plaque
vulnerability,
contrary
to
chronic
coronary
syndrome
patients.
The
process
athersclerotic
destabilization
is
also
regulated
by
microRNA
particles.
In
this
study,
the
investigation
on
expression
levels
microRNAs
inhibiting
proteins
that
protect
from
progression
(miR-92a
KLF2,
miR-10b
KLF4,
miR-126
MerTK,
miR-98
IL-10,
miR-29b
TGFβ1)
was
undertaken.
A
number
62
individuals
were
enrolled—unstable
(UA,
n
=
14),
(CCS,
38),
and
healthy
volunteers
(HV,
10).
Plasma
samples
taken,
assessed
qRT-PCR.
As
a
result,
UA
patients
presented
significantly
increased
compared
CCS
(0.097
vs.
0.058,
p
0.033).
Moreover,
in
additional
analysis
when
grouped
together
stable
significant
left
main
or
proximal
anterior
descending
(“UA
LM/proxLAD”
group,
29
patients)
lesions
other
regions
circulation
(“CCS
other”
25
both
(0.104
0.046;
0.0032)
miR-92a
(92.64
54.74;
0.0129)
elevated.
conclusion,
study
revealed
miR-92a,
regulator
endothelial
protective
KLF
factors
(KLF4
respectively)
more
vulnerable
phenotypes.
Language: Английский
Omics research in atherosclerosis
Kai-Jiang Tian,
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Yang Yu,
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G. Chen
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et al.
Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Language: Английский
2-Acetamidophenol (2-AAP) Suppresses the Progression of Atherosclerosis by Alleviating Hyperlipidemia and Attenuating the Ferroptosis Pathway
Xiaohan Zang,
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Yongcheng Wang,
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Cong Han
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et al.
Marine Drugs,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(11), P. 513 - 513
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Hyperlipidemia
and
consequent
endothelial
inflammation,
along
with
foam
cell
generation,
promote
the
progression
of
atherosclerosis
(AS).
Here,
we
aimed
to
investigate
effects
2-acetamidophenol
(2-AAP),
which
was
selected
by
zebrafish
phenotypic
screening,
in
alleviating
AS
relieving
hyperlipidemia
inhibiting
formation,
as
well
underlying
mechanisms.
In
a
model,
2-AAP
increased
lipid-lowering
efficacy;
alleviated
TC,
TG,
LDL-C,
MDA
levels;
elevated
HDL-C
T-SOD
significantly
improved
intravascular
macrophage
aggregation;
blood
flow.
an
ox-LDL-induced
RAW264.7
inhibited
lipid
phagocytosis
cells;
reduced
intracellular
FC,
CE
contents;
decreased
CE/TC
ratio,
thus
slowing
generation.
addition,
ROS
ferrous
ion
accumulation
cells,
content,
GPX4
viability.
Furthermore,
transcriptome
analyses
gene
expression
validation
showed
treatment
upregulates
genes
related
GSH
synthesis
transport,
such
gclc,
gclm,
gss,
gpx4a,
enhanced
levels
involved
storage
transportation
iron
ions,
fpn1,
fth,
g6pd,
indicating
that
dramatically
regulated
ferroptosis
glutathione
metabolic
pathways.
Overall,
our
study
demonstrated
potential
attenuating
pathway
provided
evidence
supporting
future
application
treatment.
Language: Английский