Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 2, 2024
Abstract
Free
fatty
acids
(FFAs)
have
emerged
as
significant
risk
factors
for
atherosclerosis
(AS).
Prolonged
exposure
to
FFAs
induces
vascular
endothelial
injury,
including
inflammatory
responses
and
oxidative
stress,
which
are
central
events
in
AS.
Chromofungin
(CHR),
a
peptide
derived
from
chromogranin
A
(CGA),
has
been
implicated
various
biological
functions.
However,
its
physiological
roles
biology
involvement
the
pathological
development
of
AS
not
previously
reported.
In
present
study,
we
investigated
underlying
mechanisms
through
CHR
exerts
beneficial
effects
on
FFA‐challenged
human
aortic
cells
(HAECs).
We
found
that
treatment
with
ameliorated
FFA‐induced
reduction
cell
viability
increase
lactate
dehydrogenase
(LDH)
release.
Additionally,
mitigated
stress
by
reducing
mitochondrial
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
levels
increasing
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD)
activity.
Furthermore,
increased
NADPH
oxidase
(NOX)
4
expression
at
both
mRNA
protein
levels,
were
attenuated
dose‐dependent
manner.
Notably,
reduced
nucleotide‐binding
domain
leucine‐rich
repeat‐containing
(NLR)
family
pyrin
containing
3
(NLRP3),
apoptosis‐associated
speck‐like
CARD
(ASC),
cleaved
caspase‐1
(p10),
key
components
NLRP3
inflammasome
complex,
well
interleukin
1β
(IL‐1β)
interleukin‐18
(IL‐18)
expression.
Mechanistically,
it
was
demonstrated
phosphorylation
AMP‐activated
kinase
(AMPK)
acetyl‐CoA
carboxylase
(ACC),
rescued
Conversely,
inhibition
AMPK
specific
inhibitor
compound
C
abolished
protective
against
activation
HAECs.
Based
these
findings,
conclude
may
serve
promising
agent
maintaining
normal
function
treating
Cell Stress and Chaperones,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(1), P. 158 - 174
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
The
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
plays
a
vital
function
in
maintaining
cellular
homeostasis.
Endoplasmic
stress
(ERS)
can
trigger
various
modes
of
cell
death
by
activating
the
unfolded
protein
response
(UPR)
signaling
pathway.
Cell
crucial
role
occurrence
and
development
diseases
such
as
cancer,
liver
diseases,
neurological
cardiovascular
diseases.
Several
including
hypertension,
atherosclerosis,
heart
failure
are
associated
with
ER
stress.
stress-mediated
is
interest
disease.
Moreover,
an
increasing
body
evidence
supports
potential
modulating
ERS
for
treating
This
paper
provides
comprehensive
review
UPR
pathway,
mechanisms
that
induce
death,
Additionally,
we
discuss
common
along
therapeutic
strategies.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(4), P. 1978 - 1978
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
Endothelial
cells
line
at
the
most
inner
layer
of
blood
vessels.
They
act
to
control
hemostasis,
arterial
tone/reactivity,
wound
healing,
tissue
oxygen,
and
nutrient
supply.
With
age,
endothelial
become
senescent,
characterized
by
reduced
regeneration
capacity,
inflammation,
abnormal
secretory
profile.
senescence
represents
one
earliest
features
ageing
contributes
many
age-related
diseases.
Compared
those
in
arteries
veins,
microcirculation
exhibit
a
greater
extent
heterogeneity.
Microcirculatory
leads
declined
capillary
density,
angiogenic
potentials,
decreased
flow,
impaired
barrier
properties,
hypoperfusion
or
organ-dependent
manner.
The
heterogeneous
phenotypes
microvascular
particular
vascular
bed
across
different
tissues
remain
largely
unknown.
Accordingly,
mechanisms
underlying
macro-
micro-vascular
vary
pathophysiological
conditions,
thus
offering
specific
target(s)
for
therapeutic
development
senolytic
drugs.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(17), P. 1469 - 1469
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
NAD+-dependent
deacetylase
sirtuin-1
(Sirt1)
belongs
to
the
sirtuins
family,
known
be
longevity
regulators,
and
exerts
a
key
role
in
prevention
of
vascular
aging.
By
aging,
expression
levels
Sirt1
decline
with
severe
impact
on
function,
such
as
rise
endothelial
dysfunction,
which
turn
promotes
development
cardiovascular
diseases.
In
this
context,
activity
preventing
senescence
is
particularly
important.
Given
counteracting
senescence,
great
efforts
have
been
made
deepen
knowledge
about
intricate
cross-talks
interactions
other
molecules,
order
set
up
possible
strategies
boost
prevent
or
treat
The
aim
review
provide
proper
background
regulation
function
endothelium
discuss
recent
advances
regarding
therapeutic
targeting
counteract
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Aug. 5, 2024
Modern
human
society
is
burdened
with
the
pandemic
of
cardiovascular
and
metabolic
diseases.
Metrnl
a
widely
distributed
secreted
protein
in
body,
involved
regulating
glucose
lipid
metabolism
maintaining
system
homeostasis.
In
this
review,
we
present
predictive
therapeutic
roles
various
diseases,
including
atherosclerosis,
ischemic
heart
disease,
cardiac
remodeling,
failure,
hypertension,
chemotherapy-induced
myocardial
injury,
diabetes
mellitus,
obesity.
Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(6), P. 223 - 223
Published: June 20, 2024
Endothelial
cell
dysfunction
is
a
complex
process
involving
various
causes,
early
and
late
events,
subsequent
consequences.
This
review
provides
an
overview
of
each
aspect
outlines
therapeutic
interventions
targeting
these
stages.
Causes
endothelial
encompass
spectrum
risk
factors
including
hypertension,
diabetes,
smoking,
obesity,
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
genetic
predispositions.
Early
events
such
as
activation,
inflammatory
response,
dysregulated
vasomotor
tone
precede
like
apoptosis,
microvascular
rarefaction.
The
consequences
include
remodelling,
neovascularization,
organ
dysfunction,
clinical
manifestations,
highlighting
the
diverse
impacts
across
multiple
systems.
While
depicted
linearly,
progression
dynamic,
influenced
by
underlying
cause
affected
vascular
bed.
Understanding
dynamics
crucial
for
tailoring
interventions,
ranging
from
lifestyle
modifications
to
targeted
therapies,
address
causes
effects
effectively.
Here
we
provide
comprehensive
understanding
that
essential
developing
strategies
mitigate
impact
this
dysregulation
on
health
cardiovascular
diseases
progression.
The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(9)
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
Atherosclerosis
(AS)
is
a
chronic
inflammation
of
blood
vessels,
which
often
has
no
obvious
symptoms
in
the
early
stage
disease,
but
when
atherosclerotic
plaques
are
formed,
they
cause
lumen
blockage,
and
even
plaque
rupture
leads
to
thrombosis,
that
essential
factor
cardiovascular
events,
for
example
myocardial
infarction,
cerebral
renal
atrophy.
Therefore,
it
considerably
significant
recognition
precise
therapy
plaque.
Biomimetic
nanoparticles
(BNPs),
especially
those
coated
with
cell
membranes,
can
retain
biological
function
membranes
or
cells,
led
extensive
research
application
diagnosis
treatment
AS
recent
years.
In
this
review,
we
summarized
roles
various
key
cells
progression,
construction
biomimetic
based
on
these
as
well
their
applications
therapy.
Furthermore,
give
challenge
prospect
AS,
hoping
elevate
quality
possibility
clinical
translation.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: March 17, 2025
Circular
RNAs
(circRNAs),
constituting
a
novel
class
of
endogenous
non-coding
generated
through
the
reverse
splicing
mRNA
precursors,
possess
capacity
to
regulate
gene
transcription
and
translation.
Recently,
pivotal
role
circRNAs
in
controlling
vascular
aging,
as
well
pathogenesis
progression
aging-related
diseases,
has
garnered
substantial
attention.
Vascular
aging
plays
crucial
increased
morbidity
mortality
elderly.
Endothelial
cells
(ECs)
smooth
muscle
(VSMCs)
are
components
intima
media
layers
wall,
respectively,
closely
involved
mechanisms
underlying
diseases.
The
review
aims
provide
comprehensive
exploration
connection
between
Besides,
circRNAs,
potential
diagnostic
markers
or
therapeutic
targets
for
will
be
discussed
thoroughly,
along
with
challenges
limitations
their
clinical
application.
Investigating
molecular
diseases
insight
into
early
diagnosis
therapy,
even
effective
prognosis
assessment
these
conditions.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 232 - 232
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
Atherosclerosis
is
a
multifactorial
disease
of
medium
and
large
arteries,
characterized
by
the
presence
lipid-rich
plaques
lining
intima
over
time.
It
main
cause
cardiovascular
diseases
death
worldwide.
Redox
imbalance
lipid
peroxidation
could
play
key
roles
in
atherosclerosis
promoting
bundle
responses,
including
endothelial
activation,
inflammation,
foam
cell
formation.
The
oxidation
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids
generates
various
products
such
as
reactive
carbonyl
species
(RCS),
4-hydroxy
alkenals,
malondialdehyde,
acrolein.
RCS
covalently
bind
to
nucleophilic
groups
nucleic
acids,
phospholipids,
proteins,
modifying
their
structure
activity
leading
progressive
dysfunction.
Protein
lipoxidation
non-enzymatic
post-translational
modification
proteins
RCS.
Low-density
lipoprotein
(LDL)
apolipoprotein
B
(apoB)
major
role
Moreover,
oxidized
LDLs
are
source
RCS,
which
form
adducts
on
huge
number
depending
oxidative
stress
intensity,
nature
targets,
availability
detoxifying
systems.
Many
systems
affected
lipoxidation,
extracellular
matrix
components,
membranes,
cytoplasmic
cytoskeletal
transcription
factors,
other
components.
mechanisms
involved
lipoxidation-induced
vascular
dysfunction
not
fully
elucidated.
In
this
review,
we
focus
protein
during
atherogenesis.
The Journal of Cardiovascular Aging,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(2)
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Aging
is
a
major
risk
factor
for
atherosclerosis
and
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD).
Two
age-associated
arterial
phenotypes,
endothelial
dysfunction
large
elastic
stiffness,
are
autonomous
predictors
of
future
CVD
diagnosis
contribute
to
the
progression
in
older
adults.
Senescent
cells
lose
capacity
proliferate
but
remain
metabolically
active
secrete
inflammatory
factors
termed
senescence-associated
secretory
phenotype
(SASP),
leading
an
increase
inflammation
oxidative
stress.
Accumulation
senescent
linked
with
age-related
diseases
has
been
known
play
role
disease.
In
this
brief
review,
we
describe
characteristics
mechanisms
cell
accumulation
how
promote
stiffness.
We
focus
on
range
novel
therapeutic
strategies
aimed
at
reducing
burden
through
targeting
cells.
Studies
have
begun
investigate
specific
class
drugs
that
able
selectively
eliminate
cells,
senolytics,
which
shown
great
promise
reversing
aging
ameliorating
pathologies
disorders,
creating
new
opportunity
research.
Generating
therapies
elimination
would
improve
health
span
longevity,
making
senolytics
promising
therapy
diseases.