International Journal of Medical Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(9), P. 1629 - 1639
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
complete
molecular
mechanism
underlying
doxorubicin-induced
cardiomyopathy
remains
incompletely
elucidated.
In
this
investigation,
we
engineered
mice
with
cardiomyocyte-specific
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 25, 2025
Abstract
The
DNA‐Dependent
Protein
Kinase
catalytic
subunit
(DNA‐PKcs)
acts
as
a
principal
executor
in
the
DNA
damage
response
(DDR),
mediating
phosphorylation
of
broad
spectrum
substrates
integral
to
repair
and
apoptosis.
This
investigation
seeks
discern
possible
association
mechanisms
linking
hyperglycemia‐induced
ferroptosis
DNA‐PKcs
DCM.
data
exhibits
substantial
activation
DNAPKcs‐
dependent
DDR
mice
with
streptozotocin‐induced
However,
deletion
cardiomyocytes
notably
mitigates
damage,
enhances
heart
function
dampens
inflammatory
response.
Co‐IP/MS
analysis
subsequent
validation
experiments
demonstrate
that
directly
interacts
phosphorylates
YAP1
at
Thr226.
event
facilitates
nuclear
retention
YAP1,
where
it
intensifies
transcription
ferroptosis‐associated
genes.
Knockin
expressing
nonphosphorylatable
T226A
mutant
display
decreased
ferroptosis,
reduced
myocardial
fibrosis
improved
function.
Taken
together,
this
study
unravels
an
intracellular
stress
sensor,
perceiving
hyperglycemic
conditions
subsequently
transmitting
signal
incite
through
interplay
between
YAP1.
novel
insight
suggests
DNA‐PKcs‐mediated
could
be
promising
therapeutic
targets
for
management
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Abstract
Calcium
oxalate
(CaOx)
crystals
induce
renal
tubular
epithelial
cell
injury
and
subsequent
nephropathy.
However,
the
underlying
mechanisms
remain
unclear.
In
present
study,
single‐cell
transcriptome
sequencing
is
performed
on
kidney
samples
from
mice
with
CaOx
nephrocalcinosis.
Renal
proximal
cells
are
identified
as
most
severely
damaged
population
accompanied
by
elevated
ferroptosis.
Further
studies
demonstrated
that
sirtuin1
(Sirt1)
effectively
reduced
ferroptosis
crystal‐induced
in
a
glutathione
peroxidase
4
(GPX4)‐dependent
manner.
Mechanistically,
Sirt1
relies
peroxisome
proliferator‐activated
receptor
gamma
coactivator
1α
(PGC‐1α)
to
promote
resistance
epithelium,
PGC‐1α
can
recruit
nuclear
factor
erythroid
2‐related
2
(NRF2)
promoter
region
of
GPX4
co‐activate
transcription.
This
work
provides
new
insight
into
mechanism
identifies
potential
preventative
therapeutic
targets
for
crystal
nephropathies.
Phytotherapy Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 19, 2024
Myocardial
ischemia-reperfusion
(I/R)
injury
has
emerged
as
an
increasingly
serious
cardiovascular
health
concern
worldwide,
with
ferroptosis
playing
a
pivotal
role
the
underlying
pathogenic
process.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
pharmacological
effect
and
mechanism
of
Ilexgenin
A
on
cardiomyocyte
induced
by
myocardial
I/R
injury.
In
vivo,
we
established
murine
anterior
descending
artery
ligation/recanalization
model
evaluate
cardioprotective
A.
Bioinformatics
analysis,
molecular
docking,
Surface
Plasmon
Resonance
imaging
were
conducted
predict
targets
vitro
experiments,
neonatal
rat
cardiomyocytes
(NRCMs)
utilized
further
explore
in
inhibiting
using
chemiluminescence
immunofluorescence
staining,
electron
microscopy,
biochemical
assay,
RT-qPCR,
western
blotting,
so
on.
The
results
showed
that
protected
against
cardiac
dysfunction,
ameliorated
mitochondrial
damage
via
silence
information
regulator
1
(SIRT1)
pathway,
trend
was
consistently
observed
NRCMs.
Additionally,
SIRT1
knockdown
siRNA
delivery
partially
abrogated
beneficial
effects
ameliorating
damage,
then
aggravated
erastin-induced
Overall,
Our
research
demonstrated
inhibition
pathway
one
mechanisms
which
exerted
effect.
International Journal of Medical Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(9), P. 1629 - 1639
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
complete
molecular
mechanism
underlying
doxorubicin-induced
cardiomyopathy
remains
incompletely
elucidated.
In
this
investigation,
we
engineered
mice
with
cardiomyocyte-specific