Metabolic
changes
are
an
important
characteristic
of
vascular
complications
in
diabetes.
The
accumulation
lactate
the
microenvironment
can
promote
VSMC
calcification
diabetes,
although
specific
mechanism
remains
to
be
fully
elucidated.
Lactate
participates
lactylation
as
a
substrate
and
plays
role
many
diseases.
In
this
study,
we
explored
characteristics
diabetic
arterial
underlying
molecular
mechanism.
We
found
that
high-glucose
calcified
VSMC,
overall
level
was
significantly
increased.
Mass
spectrometry
analysis
revealed
significant
upregulation
H3
histone
lactylation.
After
site-specific
point-mutation
(lysine-to-arginine)
at
K18
simulate
delactylation
modification,
reduced.
Through
combination
H3K18la
ChIP-seq,
RNA-seq,
ChIP-qPCR
experiments,
confirmed
upregulate
CHI3L1.
generated
CHI3L1
knockdown
VSMCs
constructed
mouse
model
by
knockout
whole
gene.
alleviated
osteogenic
phenotype
transformation
calcification.
RNA-seq
downstream
signaling
showed
activates
IL-13-IL-13Ra2-JAK1-STAT3
pathway.
Targeted
inhibition
IL-13Ra2
reduced
conclude
environment,
site
undergoes
modification
VSMCs,
upregulating
CHI3L1,
which
turn
regulates
pathway,
ultimately
exacerbating
Our
study
elucidates
epigenetic
promotes
diabetes.Funding:
This
work
supported
Changzhou
Municipal
Health
Commission
(CQ20210122),
Project
Medical
Center
Nanjing
University
(CZKYCMCB202209),
China
Postdoctoral
Science
Foundation
(2023M730372).Declaration
Interest:
All
authors
declared
they
have
no
conflict
interest.Ethical
Approval:
vivo
experiments
were
approved
Animal
Care
Research
Committee
(China).
animal
procedures
performed
accordance
with
Guidelines
Experiments
from
Ethics,
National
Department
(1998).
Clinical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Metabolic
changes
are
an
important
characteristic
of
vascular
complications
in
diabetes.
The
accumulation
lactate
the
microenvironment
can
promote
VSMC
calcification
diabetes,
although
specific
mechanism
remains
to
be
fully
elucidated.
In
this
study,
we
explored
characteristics
lactylation
diabetic
arterial
and
underlying
molecular
mechanism.
We
found
that
high-glucose
calcified
VSMC,
overall
level
was
significantly
increased.
Mass
spectrometry
analysis
revealed
significant
upregulation
H3
histone
lactylation.
After
site-specific
point-mutation
at
K18
simulate
delactylation
modification,
reduced.
Through
a
combination
H3K18la
ChIP-seq,
RNA-seq,
ChIP-qPCR
experiments,
confirmed
upregulate
CHI3L1.
CHI3L1
knockout
alleviated
osteogenic
phenotype
transformation
mouse
calcification.
RNA-seq
downstream
signaling
showed
activates
IL-13-IL-13Ra2-JAK1-STAT3
pathway.
Targeted
inhibition
IL-13Ra2
reduced
conclude
environment,
site
undergoes
modification
VSMCs,
upregulating
CHI3L1,
which
turn
regulates
pathway,
ultimately
exacerbating
Our
study
elucidates
epigenetic
by
promotes
Clinical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
139(02), P. 151 - 169
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Lactylation,
a
post-translational
modification,
has
been
linked
to
gene
transcription
regulation
through
epigenetic
modulation
in
various
pathophysiological
processes.
The
lactylation
regulatory
proteins,
known
as
writers,
erasers,
and
readers,
govern
their
dynamics
by
adding,
removing,
recognizing
lactyl
groups
on
proteins.
Macrophages,
cells
of
the
immune
system,
maintain
homeostasis,
responding
dynamically
diverse
internal
external
stimuli.
Emerging
researches
unveil
that
lactylation,
inducing
macrophage
activation
polarization,
affects
functionality
pathological
conditions
such
inflammation,
tumor
microenvironment,
fibrosis.
Evidence
progressively
indicates
lactate-driven
alterations
levels
within
macrophages
can
influence
pathogenesis
numerous
diseases.
This
review
aims
systematically
summarize
research
progress
macrophages,
explore
its
functions
mechanisms
which
contributes
pathology
different
disease
phenotypes,
propose
future
directions
along
with
potential
diagnostic
therapeutic
strategies.
Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Recent
progress
in
cancer
metabolism
research
has
identified
lactylation
as
a
critical
post-translational
modification
influencing
tumor
development
and
progression.
The
process
relies
on
lactate
accumulation
the
activation
of
lactate-sensitive
acyltransferases.
Beyond
its
role
epigenetic
regulation,
emerged
significant
factor
evolution,
offering
fresh
opportunities
for
developing
targeted
therapies
that
transcend
traditional
approaches.
This
review
explores
growing
importance
biology
highlights
potential
advancing
diagnostic
tools
therapeutic
strategies.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: May 21, 2024
It
is
commonly
known
that
different
macrophage
phenotypes
play
specific
roles
in
pathophysiological
processes.
In
recent
years,
many
studies
have
linked
the
of
macrophages
to
their
characteristics
metabolic
pathways,
suggesting
can
perform
functions
through
reprogramming.
now
gradually
recognized
lactate,
previously
overlooked
as
a
byproduct
glycolytic
metabolism,
acts
signaling
molecule
regulating
multiple
biological
processes,
including
immunological
responses
and
metabolism.
Recently,
lactate
has
been
found
mediate
epigenetic
changes
newfound
lactylation
modification,
thereby
phenotypic
transformation.
This
novel
finding
highlights
significant
role
metabolism
function.
this
review,
we
summarize
features
relevant
reprogramming
therein.
We
also
review
progress
research
on
regulation
by
mechanisms.