Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38, P. 77 - 99
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Microcirculatory
disturbances
are
complex
processes
caused
by
many
factors,
including
abnormal
vasomotor
responses,
decreased
blood
flow
velocity,
vascular
endothelial
cell
injury,
altered
leukocyte
and
interactions,
plasma
albumin
leakage,
microvascular
hemorrhage,
thrombosis.
These
involve
multiple
mechanisms
interactions
among
that
can
include
energy
metabolism,
the
mitochondrial
respiratory
chain,
oxidative
stress,
inflammatory
adhesion
molecules,
cytoskeleton,
cells,
caveolae,
junctions,
basement
membrane,
neutrophils,
monocytes,
platelets.
In
clinical
practice,
aside
from
drugs
target
responses
platelet
adhesion,
there
continues
to
be
a
lack
of
multi-target
regulate
mechanistic
links
underlying
microcirculatory
disturbances.
Natural
products
have
demonstrated
obvious
positive
therapeutic
effects
in
treating
ischemia/reperfusion
(I/R)-
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)-induced
recent
years,
numerous
research
papers
on
improvement
function
natural
been
published
international
journals.
2008
2017,
first
listed
author
this
review
was
invited
publish
journal
"Pharmacology
&
Therapeutics"
organ
injury
induced
I/R
using
Salvia
miltiorrhiza
ingredients
other
components
compounded
Chinese
medicine,
respectively.
This
systematically
summarizes
effects,
targets
action,
regarding
improving
I/R-
LPS-induced
tissue
injury.
Based
summary,
scientific
proposals
suggested
for
discovery
new
improve
disease.
Phytotherapy Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(5), P. 2496 - 2517
Published: March 6, 2024
Abstract
We
investigated
the
mechanism
by
which
quercetin
preserves
mitochondrial
quality
control
(MQC)
in
cardiomyocytes
subjected
to
ischemia–reperfusion
stress.
An
enzyme‐linked
immunosorbent
assay
was
employed
vivo
experiments
assess
myocardial
injury
markers,
measure
transcript
levels
of
SIRT5/DNAPK‐cs/MLKL
during
various
time
intervals
ischemia–reperfusion,
and
observe
structural
changes
using
transmission
electron
microscopy.
In
vitro
investigations,
adenovirus
transfection
establish
a
gene‐modified
model
DNA‐PKcs,
primary
were
obtained
from
mouse
with
modified
SIRT5
gene.
Reverse
transcription
polymerase
chain
reaction,
laser
confocal
microscopy,
immunofluorescence
localization,
JC‐1
fluorescence
assay,
Seahorse
energy
analysis,
other
assays
applied
corroborate
regulatory
influence
on
MQC
network
after
ischemia–reperfusion.
demonstrated
that
caused
structure
myocardium.
It
seen
had
beneficial
effect
tissue,
providing
protection.
As
process
continued,
DNA‐PKcs/SIRT5/MLKL
transcripts
also
found
change.
investigations
revealed
mitigated
cardiomyocyte
oxidative
stress
through
regulated
mitophagy
kinetics
sustain
optimal
metabolism
levels.
Quercetin,
desuccinylation,
modulated
stability
together
they
“mitophagy‐unfolded
protein
response.”
This
preserved
integrity
membrane
genome,
dynamics,
metabolism.
Quercetin
may
operate
synergistically
oversee
regulation
unfolded
response
DNA‐PKcs‐SIRT5
interaction.
Cardiovascular Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
120(5), P. 443 - 460
Published: March 8, 2024
Abstract
An
increasing
number
of
individuals
are
at
high
risk
type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
and
its
cardiovascular
complications,
including
heart
failure
(HF),
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD),
eventually
premature
death.
The
sodium-glucose
co-transporter-2
(SGLT2)
protein
sits
in
the
proximal
tubule
human
nephrons
to
regulate
glucose
reabsorption
inhibition
by
gliflozins
represents
cornerstone
contemporary
T2D
HF
management.
Herein,
we
aim
provide
an
updated
overview
pleiotropy
gliflozins,
mechanistic
insights
delineate
related
(CV)
benefits.
By
discussing
evidence
obtained
preclinical
models
landmark
randomized
controlled
trials,
move
from
bench
bedside
across
broad
spectrum
cardio-
cerebrovascular
diseases.
With
trials
confirming
a
reduction
major
adverse
CV
events
(MACE;
composite
endpoint
death,
non-fatal
myocardial
infarction,
stroke),
SGLT2
inhibitors
strongly
mitigate
for
hospitalization
diabetics
non-diabetics
alike
while
conferring
renoprotection
specific
patient
populations.
Along
four
pathophysiological
axes
(i.e.
systemic,
vascular,
cardiac,
renal
levels),
into
key
mechanisms
that
may
underlie
their
beneficial
effects,
gliflozins’
role
modulation
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
cellular
energy
metabolism,
housekeeping
mechanisms.
We
also
discuss
how
this
drug
class
controls
hyperglycaemia,
ketogenesis,
natriuresis,
hyperuricaemia,
collectively
contributing
pleiotropic
effects.
Finally,
evolving
data
setting
diseases
arrhythmias
presented
potential
implications
future
research
clinical
practice
comprehensively
reviewed.
Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
73, P. 101131 - 101131
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
This
systematic
review
and
meta-analysis
aimed
to
determine
the
association
between
use
of
sodium-glucose
cotransporter
2
(SGLT-2)
inhibitors
dementia
onset
as
well
cognitive
function
in
patients
with
diabetes
mellitus.
We
comprehensively
searched
MEDLINE,
Embase,
CENTRAL
databases
select
relevant
studies
published
up
August
2023.
The
SGLT-2
significantly
lowers
risk
compared
SGLT-2i
non-users
(Hazard
ratio:
0.68,
95
%
CI:
0.50-0.92).
Furthermore,
our
findings
indicated
a
positive
effect
inhibitor
on
score
improvement,
demonstrated
by
standardized
mean
difference
0.88
(95
0.32-1.44),
particularly
among
populations
mild
impairment
or
dementia.
indicate
potential
role
reducing
These
underscore
need
for
well-controlled
large
clinical
trials
future
research
this
field.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(13), P. 7274 - 7274
Published: July 2, 2024
Endothelial
dysfunction
often
precedes
the
development
of
cardiovascular
diseases,
including
heart
failure.
The
cardioprotective
benefits
sodium-glucose
cotransporter
2
inhibitors
(SGLT2is)
could
be
explained
by
their
favorable
impact
on
endothelium.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
current
knowledge
direct
in
vitro
effects
SGLT2is
endothelial
cells,
as
well
systematic
observations
preclinical
models.
Four
putative
mechanisms
are
explored:
oxidative
stress,
nitric
oxide
(NO)-mediated
pathways,
inflammation,
and
cell
survival
proliferation.
Both
vivo
studies
suggest
that
share
a
class
effect
attenuating
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
enhancing
NO
bioavailability
increasing
synthase
activity
reducing
scavenging
ROS.
Moreover,
significantly
suppress
inflammation
preventing
expression
adhesion
receptors
pro-inflammatory
chemokines
vivo,
indicating
another
for
protection.
However,
have
not
consistently
shown
regulation
molecule
SGLT2is.
While
improve
under
death-inducing
stimuli,
angiogenesis
remains
uncertain.
Further
experimental
required
to
accurately
determine
interplay
among
these
various
complications,
failure
acute
myocardial
infarction.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
168, P. 115802 - 115802
Published: Oct. 31, 2023
Diabetes
mellitus
is
a
metabolic
disease
caused
by
disorders
of
insulin
secretion
and
utilization.
Long-term
hyperglycemia,
resistance,
glucose
lipid
metabolism
cause
vascular
endothelial
cell
damage.
Endothelial
dysfunction
key
feature
diabetic
complications
such
as
nephropathy,
retinopathy,
neuropathy,
atherosclerosis.
Importantly,
death
thought
to
be
factor
contributing
injury.
Morphologically,
can
divided
into
three
forms:
type
I
apoptosis,
II
autophagy,
III
necrosis.
According
the
difference
in
function,
accidental
(ACD)
regulated
(RCD).
RCD
controlled
process
involving
numerous
proteins
precise
signaling
cascades.
Multiple
subroutines
covered
may
involved
dysfunction,
including
necroptosis,
pyroptosis,
entosis,
ferroptosis,
ferroautophagy,
parthanatos,
netotic
death,
lysosome-dependent
alkaliptosis,
oxeiptosis,
cuproptosis,
PANoptosis.
This
article
briefly
reviews
mechanism
significance
associated
with
which
will
help
deepen
understanding
provide
new
therapeutic
ideas.
International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(13), P. 4327 - 4339
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Sirtuin-3
(Sirt3)
deacetylates
several
mitochondrial
proteins
implicated
into
cerebral
ischemia/reperfusion
(I/R)
injury.
The
unfolded
protein
response
(UPRmt)
favors
proteostasis
during
various
stressors.
Here,
we
used
Sirt3
transgenic
mice
and
a
transient
middle
artery
occlusion
model
to
evaluate
the
molecular
basis
of
on
UPRmt
brain
post-ischemic
dysfunction.
present
study
illustrated
that
abundance
was
suppressed
in
after
ischemic
abnormalities.
Overexpression
vivo
infarction
size
attenuated
neuroinflammation
I/R
overexpression
restored
neural
viability
by
reducing
ROS
synthesis,
maintaining
potential
improving
adenosine
triphosphate
synthesis.
protected
neuronal
mitochondria
against
malfunction
via
eliciting
forkhead
box
O3
(Foxo3)/sphingosine
kinase
1
(Sphk1)
pathway.
Inhibiting
either
or
Foxo3/Sphk1
pathway
relieved
favorable
influence
function
behavior.
In
contrast,
Sphk1
sufficient
reduce
size,
attenuate
neuroinflammation,
sustain
prevent
abnormalities
post-ischemia
Thus,
protects
homeostasis,
Sirt3/Foxo3/Sphk1
is
promosing
therapeutic
candidate
for
stroke.
Molecular Medicine Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(5)
Published: March 11, 2024
Cardiovascular
diseases
are
caused
by
pathological
cardiac
remodeling,
which
involves
fibrosis,
inflammation
and
cell
dysfunction.
This
includes
autophagy,
apoptosis,
oxidative
stress,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
changes
in
energy
metabolism,
angiogenesis
dysregulation
of
signaling
pathways.
These
heart
structure
and/or
function
ultimately
result
failure.
In
an
effort
to
prevent
this,
multiple
cardiovascular
outcome
trials
have
demonstrated
the
benefits
sodium‑glucose
cotransporter
type
2
inhibitors
(SGLT2is),
hypoglycemic
drugs
initially
designed
treat
diabetes
mellitus.
SGLT2is
include
empagliflozin
dapagliflozin,
listed
as
guideline
2021
European
Guidelines
for
Heart
Failure
2022
American
Association/American
College
Cardiology/Heart
Society
America
Management.
recent
years,
studies
using
animal
models
explored
mechanisms
remodeling.
article
reviews
role
remodeling
induced
different
etiologies
provide
a
further
evaluation
underlying
inhibition
SGLT2is,
well
development
novel
drug
targets.
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(2)
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
Vascular
endothelial
cells
form
a
single
layer
of
flat
that
line
the
inner
surface
blood
vessels,
extending
from
large
vessels
to
microvasculature
various
organs.
These
are
crucial
metabolic
and
endocrine
components
body,
playing
vital
roles
in
maintaining
circulatory
stability,
regulating
vascular
tone,
preventing
coagulation
thrombosis.
Endothelial
cell
injury
is
regarded
as
pivotal
initiating
factor
pathogenesis
diseases,
triggered
by
multiple
factors,
including
infection,
inflammation,
hemodynamic
changes,
which
significantly
compromise
integrity
function.
This
review
examines
causes,
underlying
molecular
mechanisms,
potential
therapeutic
approaches
for
injury,
focusing
specifically
on
damage
cardiac
ischemia/reperfusion
(I/R)
sepsis,
diabetes.
It
delves
into
intricate
signaling
pathways
involved
emphasizing
oxidative
stress,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
inflammatory
mediators,
barrier
damage.
Current
treatment
strategies-ranging
pharmacological
interventions
regenerative
lifestyle
modifications-face
ongoing
challenges
limitations.
Overall,
this
highlights
importance
understanding
within
context
diseases
necessity
innovative
methods
improve
patient
outcomes.
World Journal of Cardiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Sodium-glucose
cotransporter-2
(SGLT-2)
inhibitors
represent
a
cutting-edge
class
of
oral
antidiabetic
therapeutics
that
operate
through
selective
inhibition
glucose
reabsorption
in
proximal
renal
tubules,
consequently
augmenting
urinary
excretion
and
attenuating
blood
levels.
Extensive
clinical
investigations
have
demonstrated
their
profound
cardiovascular
efficacy.
Parallel
basic
science
research
has
elucidated
the
mechanistic
pathways
which
diverse
SGLT-2
beneficially
modulate
pulmonary
vascular
cells
arterial
remodeling.
Specifically,
these
exhibit
promising
potential
enhancing
endothelial
cell
function,
suppressing
smooth
muscle
proliferation
migration,
reversing
remodeling,
maintaining
hemodynamic
equilibrium.
This
comprehensive
review
synthesizes
current
literature
to
delineate
mechanisms
by
enhance
function
reverse
thereby
offering
novel
therapeutic
perspectives
for
diseases.
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Sept. 3, 2022
Abstract
Objective
Cardiovascular
(CV)
outcome
trials
have
shown
that
in
patients
with
type
2
diabetes
(T2D),
treatment
sodium-glucose
cotransporter-2
inhibitors
(SGLT-2i)
reduces
CV
mortality
and
hospital
admission
rates
for
heart
failure
(HF).
However,
the
mechanisms
behind
these
benefits
are
not
fully
understood.
This
study
was
performed
to
investigate
effects
of
SGLT-2i
dapagliflozin
on
myocardial
perfusion
glucose
metabolism
T2D
stable
coronary
artery
disease
(coronary
stenosis
≥
30%
<
80%),
or
without
previous
percutaneous
intervention
(>
6
months)
but
no
HF.
Methods
a
single-center,
prospective,
randomized,
double-blind,
controlled
clinical
trial
including
16
randomized
(10
mg
daily)
placebo.
The
primary
detect
changes
uptake
(MGU)
from
baseline
4
weeks
after
initiation
by
[(18)F]2-deoxy-2-fluoro-D-glucose
(FDG)
PET/CT
during
hyperinsulinemic
euglycemic
clamp.
main
secondary
assess
whether
hypothetical
MGU
were
associated
blood
flow
(MBF)
reserve
(MFR)
measured
13
N-ammonia
PET/CT.
registered
at
eudract.ema.europa.eu
(EudraCT
No.
2016-003614-27)
ClinicalTrials.gov
(NCT
03313752).
Results
(n
=
8)
placebo
8).
groups
well-matched
characteristics
(age,
duration,
HbA1c,
renal
function).
There
significant
change
clamp
group
(2.22
±
0.59
vs
1.92
0.42
μmol/100
g/min,
p
0.41)
compared
(2.00
0.55
1.60
0.45
0.5).
Dapagliflozin
significantly
improved
MFR
(2.56
0.26
3.59
0.35
0.006
2.34
0.21
2.38
0.24
0.81;
int
0.001)
reduction
resting
MBF
corrected
cardiac
workload
(p
0.005;
0.045).
A
trend
toward
an
increase
stress
also
detected
0.054).
Conclusions
SGLT-2
inhibition
increases
patients.
We
provide
new
insight
into
benefits,
as
our
data
show
more
resistant
detrimental
obstructive
atherosclerosis
due
increased
MFR,
probably
caused
improvement
microvascular
dysfunction.
Trial
registration
EudraCT
2016-003614-27;
Identifier:
NCT03313752