International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
21(4), P. 1477 - 1477
Published: Feb. 21, 2020
In
the
last
two
decades,
new
insights
have
been
gained
regarding
sex/gender-related
differences
in
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD).
CVD
represents
leading
cause
of
death
worldwide
both
men
and
women,
accounting
for
at
least
one-third
all
deaths
women
half
over
50
years
developing
countries.
Important
sex-related
prevalence,
presentation,
management,
outcomes
different
CVDs
recently
discovered,
demonstrating
sex/gender-specific
pathophysiologic
features
presentation
prognosis
women.
A
large
amount
evidence
has
highlighted
role
sex
hormones
protecting
from
CVDs,
providing
an
advantage
that
is
lost
when
reach
menopause
stage.
This
hormonal-dependent
shift
risk
consequently
affects
overall
epidemiology,
particularly
light
increasing
trend
population
aging.
The
benefits
physical
activity
recognized
a
long
time
as
powerful
preventive
approach
prevention
aging-related
morbidity
control.
Exercise
training
indeed
potent
physiological
stimulus,
which
reduces
primary
secondary
events.
However,
underlying
mechanisms
these
positive
effects,
including
sex/gender
perspective,
still
need
to
be
fully
elucidated.
aim
this
work
provide
review
linking
CVD,
molecular
mediators,
explore
whether
sex-
gender-tailored
may
used
effective
tool
prevent
improve
clinical
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: July 2, 2020
Oxidative
stress
plays
an
essential
role
in
the
pathogenesis
of
chronic
diseases
such
as
cardiovascular
diseases,
diabetes,
neurodegenerative
and
cancer.
Long
term
exposure
to
increased
levels
pro-oxidant
factors
can
cause
structural
defects
at
a
mitochondrial
DNA
level,
well
functional
alteration
several
enzymes
cellular
structures
leading
aberrations
gene
expression.
The
modern
lifestyle
associated
with
processed
food,
wide
range
chemicals
lack
exercise
important
oxidative
induction.
However,
use
medicinal
plants
antioxidant
properties
has
been
exploited
for
their
ability
treat
or
prevent
human
pathologies
which
seems
be
one
causes.
In
this
review
we
discuss
is
triggers
plant-derived
compounds
mechanisms
defenses
that
help
prevention
these
diseases.
Finally,
both
beneficial
detrimental
effects
molecules
are
used
reduce
conditions
discussed.
Physiological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
101(4), P. 1745 - 1807
Published: May 5, 2021
The
prevalence
of
heart
failure
is
on
the
rise
and
imposes
a
major
health
threat,
in
part,
due
to
rapidly
increased
overweight
obesity.
To
this
point,
epidemiological,
clinical,
experimental
evidence
supports
existence
unique
disease
entity
termed
"obesity
cardiomyopathy,"
which
develops
independent
hypertension,
coronary
disease,
other
diseases.
Our
contemporary
review
evaluates
for
pathological
condition,
examines
putative
responsible
mechanisms,
discusses
therapeutic
options
disorder.
Clinical
findings
have
consolidated
presence
left
ventricular
dysfunction
Experimental
investigations
uncovered
pathophysiological
changes
myocardial
structure
function
genetically
predisposed
diet-induced
Indeed,
consolidates
wide
array
cellular
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
etiology
obesity
cardiomyopathy
including
adipose
tissue
dysfunction,
systemic
inflammation,
metabolic
disturbances
(insulin
resistance,
abnormal
glucose
transport,
spillover
free
fatty
acids,
lipotoxicity,
amino
acid
derangement),
altered
intracellular
especially
mitochondrial
Ca2+
homeostasis,
oxidative
stress,
autophagy/mitophagy
defect,
fibrosis,
dampened
flow
reserve,
microvascular
(microangiopathy),
endothelial
impairment.
Given
important
role
risk
failure,
that
with
preserved
systolic
recent
rises
COVID-19-associated
cardiovascular
mortality,
should
provide
compelling
cardiomyopathy,
various
comorbid
conditions,
offer
new
insights
into
potential
approaches
(pharmacological
lifestyle
modification)
clinical
management
cardiomyopathy.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(8), P. 3903 - 3903
Published: April 9, 2021
Mitophagy
is
a
selective
autophagic
process,
essential
for
cellular
homeostasis,
that
eliminates
dysfunctional
mitochondria.
Activated
by
inner
membrane
depolarization,
it
plays
an
important
role
during
development
and
fundamental
in
highly
differentiated
post-mitotic
cells
are
dependent
on
aerobic
metabolism,
such
as
neurons,
muscle
cells,
hepatocytes.
Both
defective
excessive
mitophagy
have
been
proposed
to
contribute
age-related
neurodegenerative
diseases,
Parkinson’s
Alzheimer’s
metabolic
vascular
complications
of
diabetes,
myocardial
injury,
dystrophy,
liver
disease,
among
others.
Pharmacological
or
dietary
interventions
restore
homeostasis
facilitate
the
elimination
irreversibly
damaged
mitochondria,
thus,
could
serve
potential
therapies
several
chronic
diseases.
However,
despite
extraordinary
advances
this
field,
mainly
derived
from
vitro
preclinical
animal
models,
human
applications
based
regulation
mitochondrial
quality
patients
not
yet
approved.
In
review,
we
summarize
key
autophagy
pathways
their
prevalent
diseases
highlight
use
specific
interventions.
Endocrine Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
42(6), P. 839 - 871
Published: March 8, 2021
The
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
hosts
linear
polypeptides
and
fosters
natural
folding
of
proteins
through
ER-residing
chaperones
enzymes.
Failure
the
ER
to
align
compose
proper
protein
architecture
leads
accumulation
misfolded/unfolded
in
lumen,
which
disturbs
homeostasis
provoke
stress.
Presence
stress
initiates
cytoprotective
unfolded
response
(UPR)
restore
or
instigates
a
rather
maladaptive
UPR
promote
cell
death.
Although
wide
array
cellular
processes
such
as
persistent
autophagy,
dysregulated
mitophagy,
secretion
proinflammatory
cytokines
may
contribute
onset
progression
cardiometabolic
diseases,
it
is
well
perceived
that
also
evokes
development
particularly
cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs),
diabetes
mellitus,
obesity,
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD).
Meanwhile,
these
pathological
conditions
further
aggravate
stress,
creating
vicious
cycle.
Here
this
review,
we
aimed
at
summarizing
updating
available
information
on
CVDs,
CKD,
hoping
offer
novel
insights
for
management
comorbidities
regulation
American Journal of Preventive Cardiology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. 100424 - 100424
Published: Oct. 13, 2022
Regular
moderate-to-vigorous
physical
activity
(PA)
and
increased
levels
of
cardiorespiratory
fitness
(CRF)
or
aerobic
capacity
are
widely
promoted
as
cardioprotective
measures
in
the
primary
secondary
prevention
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
(CV)
disease
(CVD).
Nevertheless,
inactivity
sedentary
behaviors
remain
a
worldwide
concern.
The
continuing
coronavirus
(COVID-19)
pandemic
has
been
especially
devastating
to
patients
with
known
occult
CVD
since
sitting
time
recreational
PA
have
reported
increase
decrease
by
28%
33%,
respectively.
Herein,
this
first
2-part
series,
we
discuss
foundational
factors
exercise
programming,
specific
reference
energy
metabolism,
contemporary
recommendations,
dose-response
relationship
medicine,
benefits
regular
training,
including
preconditioning
phenotype,
well
CV
risks
PA.
Finally,
'extreme
hypothesis,'
specifically
potential
maladaptations
resulting
from
high-volume,
high-intensity
training
programs,
accelerated
coronary
artery
calcification
incident
atrial
fibrillation.
latter
is
commonly
depicted
reverse
J-shaped
U-shaped
curve.
On
other
hand,
longevity
data
argue
against
relationship,
elite
endurance
athletes
live
3–6
years
longer
than
general
population.