Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
259, P. 108666 - 108666
Published: May 17, 2024
Acute
myocardial
infarction
(AMI)
remains
a
leading
cause
of
death
worldwide.
Increased
formation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
during
the
early
reperfusion
phase
is
thought
to
trigger
lipid
peroxidation
and
disrupt
redox
homeostasis,
injury.
Whilst
mitochondrial
enzyme
aldehyde
dehydrogenase
2
(ALDH2)
chiefly
recognised
for
its
central
role
in
ethanol
metabolism,
substantial
experimental
evidence
suggests
an
additional
cardioprotective
ALDH2
independent
alcohol
intake,
which
mitigates
injury
by
detoxifying
breakdown
products
including
aldehydes,
malondialdehyde
(MDA)
4-hydroxynonenal
(4-HNE).
Epidemiological
that
mutant
variant
with
reduced
activity
highly
prevalent
East
Asian
population
increases
AMI
risk.
Additional
studies
have
uncovered
strong
association
between
coronary
heart
disease
this
variant.
It
appears
polymorphism
(in
particular,
ALDH2*2/2
carriers)
has
potential
wide-ranging
effects
on
thiol
reactivity,
tone
therefore
numerous
redox-related
signaling
processes,
resilience
cope
lifestyle-related
environmental
stressors,
ability
whole
body
achieve
balance.
In
review,
we
summarize
journey
from
reductase
linked
via
pre-clinical
aimed
at
stimulating
reduce
clinical
protective
heart.
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
10(10), P. 1866 - 1879
Published: April 9, 2020
Mitochondrial
damage
is
a
critical
contributor
to
cardiac
ischemia/reperfusion
(I/R)
injury.
quality
control
(MQC)
mechanisms,
series
of
adaptive
responses
that
preserve
mitochondrial
structure
and
function,
ensure
cardiomyocyte
survival
function
after
I/R
MQC
includes
fission,
fusion,
mitophagy
mitochondria-dependent
cell
death.
The
interplay
among
these
linked
pathological
changes
such
as
redox
imbalance,
calcium
overload,
energy
metabolism
disorder,
signal
transduction
arrest,
the
unfolded
protein
response
endoplasmic
reticulum
stress.
Excessive
fission
an
early
marker
Reduced
fusion
has
been
observed
in
stressed
cardiomyocytes
correlates
with
dysfunction
depression.
Mitophagy
allows
autophagosomes
selectively
degrade
poorly
structured
mitochondria,
thus
maintaining
network
fitness.
Nevertheless,
abnormal
maladaptive
Although
mitochondria
serve
fuel
source
heart
by
continuously
producing
adenosine
triphosphate,
they
also
stimulate
death
inducing
apoptosis
or
necroptosis
reperfused
myocardium.
Therefore,
defects
may
determine
fate
cardiomyocytes.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
regulatory
mechanisms
effects
myocardial
injury,
highlighting
potential
targets
for
clinical
management
reperfusion.
Redox Biology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
38, P. 101777 - 101777
Published: Nov. 1, 2020
The
death
of
cardiomyocytes
either
through
apoptosis
or
necroptosis
is
the
pathological
feature
cardiac
ischemia-reperfusion
(I/R)
injury.
Phosphoglycerate
mutase
5
(PGAM5),
a
mitochondrially-localized
serine/threonine-protein
phosphatase,
functions
as
novel
inducer
necroptosis.
However,
intense
debate
exists
regarding
effect
PGAM5
on
I/R-related
cardiomyocyte
death.
Using
cardiac-specific
knockout
(PGAM5CKO)
mice,
we
comprehensively
investigated
precise
contribution
and
molecular
mechanism
in
Our
data
showed
that
both
transcription
expression
were
upregulated
reperfused
myocardium.
Genetic
ablation
suppressed
I/R-mediated
but
failed
to
prevent
activation,
result
went
along
with
improved
heart
function
decreased
inflammation
response.
Regardless
status,
mitophagy-related
cell
was
not
apparent
following
I/R.
Under
physiological
conditions,
overexpression
primary
sufficient
induce
rather
than
apoptosis.
At
sub-cellular
levels,
deficiency
increased
mitochondrial
DNA
copy
number
transcript
normalized
respiration,
repressed
ROS
production,
prevented
abnormal
mPTP
opening
upon
Molecular
investigation
demonstrated
deletion
interrupted
DrpS637
dephosphorylation
abolish
I/R-induce
Drp1S616
phosphorylation,
resulting
partial
inhibition
fission.
In
addition,
declining
Mfn2
OPA1
levels
restored
PGAM5CKO
Nevertheless,
depletion
did
rescue
mitophagy
I/R
conclusion,
our
results
provide
an
insight
into
specific
role
working
driving
imposing
quality
control
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(10), P. 1995 - 1995
Published: Oct. 8, 2022
Besides
their
main
function
for
energy
production
in
form
of
ATP
processes
oxidative
phosphorylation
(OxPhos),
mitochondria
perform
many
other
important
cellular
functions
and
participate
various
physiological
that
are
congregated.
For
example,
considered
to
be
one
the
sources
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
therefore
they
actively
regulation
redox
ROS
signaling.
These
organelles
also
play
a
crucial
role
Ca2+
signaling
homeostasis.
The
mitochondrial
OxPhos
strongly
cell/tissue
specific
can
heterogeneous
even
within
same
cell,
due
existence
subpopulations
with
distinct
functional
structural
properties.
However,
interplay
between
different
is
not
fully
understood.
may
change
as
response
changes
metabolism
(signaling
in).
On
hand,
several
factors
feedback
signals
from
influence
entire
cell
physiology
out).
Numerous
interactions
rest
cytoskeletal
proteins,
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
elements
have
been
demonstrated,
these
could
metabolism.
This
review
highlights
physiology,
including
mitochondria.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Nanozymes
play
a
pivotal
role
in
mitigating
excessive
oxidative
stress,
however,
determining
their
specific
enzyme-mimicking
activities
for
intracellular
free
radical
scavenging
is
challenging
due
to
endo-lysosomal
entrapment.
In
this
study,
we
employ
genetic
engineering
strategy
generate
ionizable
ferritin
nanocages
(iFTn),
enabling
escape
from
endo-lysosomes
and
entry
into
the
cytoplasm.
Specifically,
repeated
Histidine-Histidine-Glutamic
acid
(9H2E)
sequences
are
genetically
incorporated
outer
surface
of
human
heavy
chain
FTn,
followed
by
assembly
various
chain-like
nanostructures
via
two-armed
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG).
Utilizing
endosome-escaping
ability,
design
iFTn-based
tetrameric
cascade
nanozymes
with
high
superoxide
dismutase-
catalase-mimicking
activities.
The
vivo
protective
effects
these
against
cardiac
injury
demonstrated
female
mouse
models
ischemia-reperfusion
(IR).
RNA-sequencing
analysis
highlight
crucial
modulating
anions-,
hydrogen
peroxide-
mitochondrial
functions-relevant
genes
IR
injured
tissue.
These
engineered
protein
nanocarriers
provide
opportunities
developing
drug
delivery
systems.
promising
treating
diseases
regulating
cytotoxic
radicals,
but
mediating
radicals
have
been
limited
endolysosomal
entrapment,
Here,
authors
report
create
nanocage-based
able
endolysosomes
enter
Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
22, P. 696 - 707
Published: Sept. 16, 2020
Despite
significant
advances
in
the
treatment
of
myocardial
ischemia-reperfusion
(I/R)
injury,
coronary
circulation
is
a
so
far
neglected
target
cardioprotection.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
I/R
injury
to
cardiac
microcirculation.
Using
gene
delivery,
analyzed
microvascular
protective
effects
sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic
reticulum
Ca2+-ATPase
(SERCA)
on
reperfused
heart
and
examined
role
SERCA
regulating
mitochondrial
quality
control
endothelial
cells
(CMECs).
Our
data
showed
that
overexpression
attenuates
lumen
stenosis,
inhibits
microthrombus
formation,
reduces
inflammation
response,
improves
endothelium-dependent
vascular
relaxation.
vitro
experiments
demonstrated
viability,
barrier
integrity,
cytoskeleton
assembly
CMECs.
Mitochondrial
control,
including
fusion,
mitophagy,
bioenergetics,
biogenesis,
were
disrupted
by
but
restored
overexpression.
also
inhibiting
calcium
overload,
inactivating
xanthine
oxidase
(XO),
reducing
intracellular/mitochondrial
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
Administration
exogenous
XO
or
channel
agonist
abolished
offset
beneficial
after
injury.
These
findings
indicate
may
be
an
effective
approach
targeting
calcium/XO/ROS
signaling
preserving
control.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
47(2), P. 485 - 499
Published: Dec. 16, 2020
Acute
myocardial
infarction
is
the
leading
cause
of
cardiovascular‑related
mortality
and
chronic
heart
failure
worldwide.
As
regards
treatment,
reperfusion
ischemic
tissue
generates
irreversible
damage
to
myocardium,
which
termed
'cardiac
ischemia‑reperfusion
(IR)
injury'.
Due
large
number
mitochondria
in
cardiomyocytes,
an
increasing
studies
have
focused
on
roles
IR
injury.
The
primary
causes
injury
are
reduced
oxidative
phosphorylation
during
hypoxia
increased
production
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
together
with
insufficient
elimination
these
following
reperfusion.
includes
oxidation
DNA,
incorrect
modifications
proteins,
disruption
mitochondrial
membrane
respiratory
chain,
loss
potential
(∆Ψm),
Ca2+
overload,
permeability
transition
pore
formation,
swelling
mitochondria,
ultimately,
cardiomyocyte
necrosis.
present
review
article
discusses
molecular
mechanisms
injury,
summarizes
metabolic
dynamic
changes
occurring
response
stress.
strongly
recommended
as
a
target
for
development
therapeutic
agents;
however,
appropriate
use
agents
remains
challenge.
Aging,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
12(7), P. 6467 - 6485
Published: March 26, 2020
Nutrient
oversupply
and
mitochondrial
dysfunction
play
central
roles
in
nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD).The
mitochondria
are
the
major
sites
of
β-oxidation,
a
catabolic
process
by
which
acids
broken
down.The
quality
control
(MQC)
system
includes
fission,
fusion,
mitophagy
redox
regulation,
is
essential
for
maintenance
functionality
structural
integrity
mitochondria.Excessive
uncontrolled
production
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
damages
components,
including
membranes,
proteins
DNA
(mtDNA),
triggers
pathway
apoptosis.The
some
damaged
can
be
restored
fusion
with
normally
functioning
mitochondria,
but
when
severely
damaged,
segregated
from
remaining
functional
network
through
fission
eventually
degraded
via
autophagy,
also
called
as
mitophagy.In
this
review,
we
describe
functions
mechanisms
oxidative
stress
development
progression
NAFLD.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Feb. 2, 2022
The
dynamics,
distribution
and
activity
of
subcellular
organelles
are
integral
to
regulating
cell
shape
changes
during
various
physiological
processes
such
as
epithelial
formation,
migration
morphogenesis.
Mitochondria
famously
known
the
powerhouse
play
an
important
role
in
buffering
calcium,
releasing
reactive
oxygen
species
key
metabolites
for
activities
a
eukaryotic
cell.
Mitochondrial
dynamics
morphology
regulate
these
functions
their
regulation
is,
turn,
crucial
morphogenetic
processes.
In
this
review,
we
evaluate
recent
literature
which
highlights
mitochondrial
division,
tissue
morphogenesis
organism
development
disease.
general,
find
that
is
regulated
or
translocation
sites
active
Often,
released
locally
molecules
buffered
by
mitochondria
roles
signaling
pathways
motivate
shape,
activity.
We
conclude
mechanistic
analysis
interactions
between
morphology,
activity,
across
animal-based
model
systems
holds
deciphering
common
principles
interaction.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 1165 - 1165
Published: March 30, 2022
Cardiovascular
disease
is
the
leading
cause
of
death
in
western
countries.
Among
cardiovascular
diseases,
myocardial
infarction
represents
a
life-threatening
condition
predisposing
to
development
heart
failure.
In
recent
decades,
much
effort
has
been
invested
studying
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
and
progression
ischemia/reperfusion
(I/R)
injury
post-ischemic
cardiac
remodeling.
These
include
metabolic
alterations,
ROS
overproduction,
inflammation,
autophagy
deregulation
mitochondrial
dysfunction.
This
review
article
discusses
most
evidence
regarding
basis
ischemic
new
potential
therapeutic
interventions
for
boosting
cardioprotection
attenuating