Free Radical Biology and Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
213, P. 248 - 265
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
Cardiomyocyte
maturation
during
pre-
and
postnatal
development
requires
multiple
intertwined
processes,
including
a
switch
in
energy
generation
from
glucose
utilization
the
embryonic
heart
towards
fatty
acid
oxidation
after
birth.
This
is
accompanied
by
boost
mitochondrial
mass
to
increase
capacities
for
oxidative
phosphorylation
ATP
required
efficient
contraction.
Whether
cardiomyocyte
differentiation
paralleled
augmented
deal
with
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
physiological
byproducts
of
electron
transport
chain
(ETC),
less
clear.
Here
we
show
that
expression
genes
proteins
involved
redox
homeostasis
protein
quality
control
within
mitochondria
increases
birth
mouse
human
heart.
Using
primary
embryonic,
neonatal
adult
cardiomyocytes
vitro
investigated
how
excessive
ROS
production
induced
dysfunction
affects
cell
survival
stress
response
at
different
stages
maturation.
Embryonic
largely
tolerate
inhibition
ETC
complex
III
antimycin
A
(AMA)
as
well
synthase
(complex
V)
oligomycin
but
are
susceptible
I
rotenone.
All
three
inhibitors
alter
intracellular
distribution
ultrastructure
cardiomyocytes.
In
contrast,
treated
AMA
undergo
rapid
morphological
changes
cellular
disintegration.
At
molecular
level
activate
antioxidative
defense
mechanisms,
integrated
(ISR)
ER
not
unfolded
upon
inhibition.
fail
ISR
following
treatment.
conclusion,
our
results
identified
fundamental
differences
differentiated
compared
immature
subjected
dysfunction.
The
high
tolerance
might
allow
outlasting
unfavorable
intrauterine
conditions
thereby
preventing
fetal
or
perinatal
disease
may
contribute
regenerative
capacity
mammalian
European Heart Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
44(13), P. 1170 - 1185
Published: Jan. 12, 2023
Abstract
Aims
Genetic
hypertrophic
cardiomyopathy
(HCM)
is
caused
by
mutations
in
sarcomere
protein-encoding
genes
(i.e.
genotype-positive
HCM).
In
an
increasing
number
of
patients,
HCM
occurs
the
absence
a
mutation
genotype-negative
Mitochondrial
dysfunction
thought
to
be
key
driver
pathological
remodelling
HCM.
Reports
mitochondrial
respiratory
function
and
specific
disease-modifying
treatment
options
patients
with
are
scarce.
Methods
results
Respirometry
was
performed
on
septal
myectomy
tissue
from
(n
=
59)
evaluate
oxidative
phosphorylation
fatty
acid
oxidation.
most
notably
reflected
impaired
NADH-linked
respiration.
but
not
respiration
markedly
depressed
indexed
thickness
≥10
compared
<10.
explained
reduced
abundance
or
fragmentation
mitochondria,
as
evaluated
transmission
electron
microscopy.
Rather,
improper
organization
mitochondria
relative
myofibrils
(expressed
percentage
disorganized
mitochondria)
strongly
associated
dysfunction.
Pre-incubation
cardiolipin-stabilizing
drug
elamipretide
raising
NAD+
levels
both
boosted
Conclusion
cardiomyocyte
architecture
disruption
linked
hypertrophy
Despite
severe
myocardial
were
responsive
treatments
aimed
at
restoring
function,
eliciting
target
prevent
ameliorate
cardiac
disease
Mitochondria-targeting
therapy
may
particularly
benefit
HCM,
given
tight
link
between
impairment
thickening
this
subpopulation.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 353 - 353
Published: Feb. 17, 2024
Cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs),
a
group
of
disorders
affecting
the
heart
or
blood
vessels,
are
primary
cause
death
worldwide,
with
an
immense
impact
on
patient
quality
life
and
disability.
According
to
World
Health
Organization,
CVD
takes
estimated
17.9
million
lives
each
year,
where
more
than
four
out
five
deaths
due
attacks
strokes.
In
decades
come,
increased
prevalence
age-related
CVD,
such
as
atherosclerosis,
coronary
artery
stenosis,
myocardial
infarction
(MI),
valvular
disease,
failure
(HF)
will
contribute
even
greater
health
economic
burden
global
average
expectancy
increases
consequently
world’s
population
continues
age.
Considering
this,
it
is
important
focus
our
research
efforts
understanding
fundamental
mechanisms
underlying
CVD.
this
review,
we
cellular
senescence
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
which
have
long
been
established
We
also
assess
recent
advances
in
targeting
dysfunction
including
energy
starvation
oxidative
stress,
mitochondria
dynamics
imbalance,
cell
apoptosis,
mitophagy,
therapies
that
influence
both
therefore
perhaps
represent
strategies
most
clinical
potential,
range,
utility.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(6), P. 3114 - 3114
Published: March 7, 2024
Currently,
coronary
artery
bypass
and
reperfusion
therapies
are
considered
the
gold
standard
in
long-term
treatments
to
restore
heart
function
after
acute
myocardial
infarction.
As
a
drawback
of
these
restoring
strategies,
an
ischemic
insult
sudden
oxygen
exposure
lead
exacerbated
synthesis
additional
reactive
oxidative
species
persistence
increased
oxidation
levels.
Attempts
based
on
antioxidant
treatment
have
failed
achieve
effective
therapy
for
cardiovascular
disease
patients.
The
controversial
use
vitamin
C
as
clinical
practice
is
comprehensively
systematized
discussed
this
review.
dose-dependent
adsorption
release
kinetics
mechanism
complex;
however,
review
may
provide
holistic
perspective
its
potential
preventive
supplement
and/or
combined
precise
targeted
therapeutics
management
therapy.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. 1317 - 1317
Published: May 25, 2021
The
divalent
cation
calcium
(Ca2+)
is
considered
one
of
the
main
second
messengers
inside
cells
and
acts
as
most
prominent
signal
in
a
plethora
biological
processes.
Its
homeostasis
guaranteed
by
an
intricate
complex
system
channels,
pumps,
exchangers.
In
this
context,
regulating
cellular
Ca2+
levels,
mitochondria
control
both
uptake
release
Ca2+.
Therefore,
at
mitochondrial
level,
plays
dual
role,
participating
vital
physiological
processes
(ATP
production
regulation
metabolism)
pathophysiological
(cell
death,
cancer
progression
metastasis).
Hence,
it
not
surprising
that
alterations
(mCa2+)
pathways
or
mutations
transporters
affect
activities
functions
entire
cell.
Indeed,
widely
recognized
dysregulation
mCa2+
signaling
leads
to
various
pathological
scenarios,
including
cancer,
neurological
defects
cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs).
This
review
summarizes
current
knowledge
on
homeostasis,
related
mechanisms
significance
physiology
human
diseases.
We
also
highlight
strategies
aimed
remedying
promising
therapeutical
approaches.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Nov. 6, 2023
Cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs)
are
one
of
the
primary
causes
mortality
worldwide.
An
optimal
mitochondrial
function
is
central
to
supplying
tissues
with
high
energy
demand,
such
as
cardiovascular
system.
In
addition
producing
ATP
a
power
source,
mitochondria
also
heavily
involved
in
adaptation
environmental
stress
and
fine-tuning
tissue
functions.
Mitochondrial
quality
control
(MQC)
through
fission,
fusion,
mitophagy,
biogenesis
ensures
clearance
dysfunctional
preserves
homeostasis
tissues.
Furthermore,
generate
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
which
trigger
production
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
regulate
cell
survival.
dysfunction
has
been
implicated
multiple
CVDs,
including
ischemia-reperfusion
(I/R),
atherosclerosis,
heart
failure,
cardiac
hypertrophy,
hypertension,
diabetic
genetic
cardiomyopathies,
Kawasaki
Disease
(KD).
Thus,
MQC
pivotal
promoting
health.
Here,
we
outline
mechanisms
discuss
current
literature
on
CVDs.
Circulation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
134(4), P. 425 - 441
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Human
cardiac
long
noncoding
RNA
(lncRNA)
profiles
in
patients
with
dilated
cardiomyopathy
(DCM)
were
previously
analyzed,
and
the
CHKB
(choline
kinase
beta)
divergent
transcript
(CHKB-DT)
levels
found
to
be
mostly
downregulated
heart.
In
this
study,
function
of
CHKB-DT
DCM
was
determined.
Stem Cell Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
Beyond
the
observed
alterations
in
cellular
structure
and
mitochondria,
mechanisms
linking
rare
genetic
mutations
to
development
of
heart
failure
patients
affected
by
desmin
remain
unclear
due
part,
lack
relevant
human
cardiomyocyte
models.
Circulation,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
145(22), P. 1663 - 1683
Published: April 11, 2022
Transcriptional
reconfiguration
is
central
to
heart
failure,
the
most
common
cause
of
which
dilated
cardiomyopathy
(DCM).
The
effect
3-dimensional
chromatin
topology
on
transcriptional
dysregulation
and
pathogenesis
in
human
DCM
remains
elusive.