Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
171(2), P. 181 - 197
Published: Oct. 26, 2023
Abstract
Haemolytic
disorders,
such
as
sickle
cell
disease,
are
accompanied
by
the
release
of
high
amounts
labile
heme
into
intravascular
compartment
resulting
in
induction
proinflammatory
and
prothrombotic
complications
affected
patients.
In
addition
to
relevance
heme‐regulated
proteins
from
complement
blood
coagulation
systems,
activation
TLR4
signalling
pathway
was
ascribed
a
crucial
role
progression
these
pathological
processes.
Heme
binding
TLR4‐MD2
complex
has
been
proposed
recently,
however,
essential
mechanistic
information
processes
at
molecular
level,
heme‐binding
kinetics,
capacity
respective
sites
(HBMs)
is
still
missing.
We
report
interaction
TLR4,
MD2
with
consequences
thereof
employing
biochemical,
spectroscopic,
bioinformatic
physiologically
relevant
approaches.
occurs
transiently
through
up
four
HBMs
two
least
their
complex.
Functional
studies
highlight
that
mutations
individual
preserve
full
receptor
heme,
suggesting
interacts
different
independently
MD2.
Furthermore,
we
confirm
extend
major
for
heme‐mediated
cytokine
responses
human
immune
cells.
American Journal of Transplantation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(7), P. 1172 - 1179
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
Renal
ex
vivo
normothermic
machine
perfusion
(NMP)
is
under
development
as
an
assessment
tool
for
high-risk
kidney
grafts
and
a
means
of
achieving
more
physiologically
accurate
organ
preservation.
On-going
hemolysis
has
been
reported
during
NMP,
this
technique
relies
on
red
blood
cells
oxygen
delivery.
In
study,
we
confirm
the
occurrence
progressive
6-hour
NMP.
NMP-associated
erythrostasis
in
glomeruli
peri-glomerular
vascular
networks
points
to
interaction
between
graft.
Continuous
resulted
prooxidative
changes
perfusate,
which
could
be
quenched
by
addition
fresh
frozen
plasma.
cell-based
system,
induced
redox
stress
exhibited
toxic
effects
at
high
concentrations.
These
findings
highlight
need
refined
carrier
context
renal
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(15), P. 10199 - 10208
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
article
details
the
synthesis,
full
characterization,
optical
properties,
theoretical
analysis,
evaluation
of
nonlinear
properties
(NLO),
and
determination
hemolytic
capacity
quinoline-1,3-benzodioxole
chalcone(5).
Current Research in Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 100181 - 100181
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Sickle
cell
disease
(SCD)
is
an
inherited
hemoglobin
disorder
marked
by
red
blood
sickling,
resulting
in
severe
anemia,
painful
episodes,
extensive
organ
damage,
and
shortened
life
expectancy.
In
SCD,
increased
iron
levels
can
trigger
ferroptosis,
a
specific
type
of
death
characterized
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
lipid
peroxide
accumulation,
leading
to
damage
impairments.
The
intricate
interplay
between
iron,
inflammation,
oxidative
stress
SCD
underscores
the
necessity
thoroughly
understanding
these
processes
for
development
innovative
therapeutic
strategies.
This
review
highlights
importance
balancing
complex
interactions
among
various
factors
exploitation
knowledge
developing
novel
therapeutics
this
devastating
disease.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
176, P. 116849 - 116849
Published: June 1, 2024
Sickle
cell
disease
(SCD)
is
the
most
severe
monogenic
hemoglobinopathy
caused
by
a
single
genetic
mutation
that
leads
to
repeated
polymerization
and
depolymerization
of
hemoglobin
resulting
in
intravascular
hemolysis,
adhesion,
vascular
occlusion,
ischemia–reperfusion
injury.
Hemolysis
causes
oxidative
damage
indirectly
generating
reactive
oxygen
species
through
various
pathophysiological
mechanisms,
which
include
autoxidation,
endothelial
nitric
oxide
synthase
uncoupling,
reduced
bioavailability,
elevated
levels
asymmetric
dimethylarginine.
Red
blood
cells
have
built-in
anti-oxidant
system
includes
enzymes
like
sodium
dismutase,
catalase,
glutathione
peroxidase,
along
with
free
radical
scavenging
molecules,
such
as
vitamin
C,
E,
glutathione,
help
them
fight
damage.
However,
these
anti-oxidants
may
not
be
sufficient
prevent
effects
stress
SCD
patients.
Therefore,
line
recent
FDA
request
focus
placed
on
development
innovative
therapies
for
address
root
cause
disease,
there
need
target
restore
redox
balance
This
review
summarizes
current
state
knowledge
regarding
role
potential
benefits
therapies.
It
also
discusses
challenges
limitations
suggests
future
directions
research
development.
Circulation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
150(12), P. 952 - 965
Published: June 5, 2024
BACKGROUND:
Whether
aortic
valve
stenosis
(AS)
can
adversely
affect
systemic
endothelial
function
independently
of
standard
modifiable
cardiovascular
risk
factors
is
unknown.
METHODS:
We
therefore
investigated
and
cardiac
in
an
experimental
model
AS
mice
devoid
human
cohorts
with
scheduled
for
transcatheter
replacement.
Endothelial
was
determined
by
flow-mediated
dilation
using
ultrasound.
Extracellular
hemoglobin
(eHb)
concentrations
nitric
oxide
(NO)
consumption
were
blood
plasma
humans
ELISA
chemiluminescence.
This
complemented
measurements
flow
4-dimensional
acquisition
magnetic
resonance
imaging
computational
fluid
dynamics
simulations.
The
effects
red
cell
(RBC)
suspensions
on
vascular
transfer
experiments
a
murine
vasorelaxation
bioassay
system.
RESULTS:
In
mice,
the
induction
caused
dysfunction.
presence
normal
systolic
left
ventricular
mild
hypertrophy,
increase
transvalvular
gradient
associated
elevated
eryptosis,
increased
eHb,
NO
consumption;
eHb
sequestration
haptoglobin
restored
function.
Because
orifice
area
patients
decreased,
postvalvular
mechanical
stress
central
ascending
aorta
increased.
circulating
RBC-derived
microvesicles,
eryptotic
cells,
lower
levels
without
clinically
relevant
anemia,
consecutive
Transfer
demonstrated
that
reduction
treatment
or
elimination
dynamic
replacement
subclinical
RBC
fragmentation,
remaining
RBCs
before
after
exhibited
intact
membrane
function,
deformability,
resistance
to
osmotic
hypoxic
stress.
CONCLUSIONS:
increases
swirling
aorta,
triggering
fragmentation
accumulation
plasma.
blood,
thereby
limiting
bioavailability.
Thus,
itself
promotes
dysfunction
independent
other
established
factors.
Transcatheter
capable
scavenging
rescuing
realigning
near
physiological
patterns.
REGISTRATION:
URL:
https://www.clinicaltrials.gov
;
Unique
identifiers:
NCT05603520
NCT01805739.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Dec. 19, 2018
Atypical
hemolytic
uremic
syndrome
(aHUS)
is
a
severe
disease
characterized
by
microvascular
endothelial
cells
(EC)
lesions
leading
to
thrombi
formation,
mechanical
hemolysis
and
organ
failure,
predominantly
renal.
Complement
system
overactivation
hallmark
of
aHUS.
To
investigate
this
selective
susceptibility
the
renal
endothelium
complement
attack
thrombotic
microangiopathic
lesions,
we
compared
cyto-protection
markers
on
EC,
from
different
vascular
beds,
in
vitro
vivo
models
as
well
patients.
No
difference
was
observed
for
deposits
or
expression
coagulation
regulators
between
macrovascular
either
at
resting
state
after
inflammatory
challenge.
After
prolonged
exposure
hemolysis-derived
heme,
higher
C3
were
found
glomerular
vivo,
with
other
EC
culture
mice
organs
(liver,
skin,
brain,
lungs
heart).
This
could
be
explained
reduced
regulation
capacity
due
weaker
binding
Factor
H
inefficient
upregulation
thrombomodulin
(TM).
Microvascular
also
failed
upregulate
cytoprotective
heme-degrading
enzyme
heme-oxygenase
1
(HO-1),
normally
induced
products.
Only
HUVEC
(Human
Umbilical
Vein
EC)
developed
adaptation
which
lost
inhibition
HO-1
activity.
Interestingly,
KLF2
KLF4
–
known
transcription
factors
TM,
described
possible
modulators
HO-1,
micro-
than
under
conditions.
Our
results
show
that
especially
fail
adapt
stress
imposed
acquire
pro-coagulant
complement-activating
phenotype.
Together,
these
findings
indicate
vulnerability
key
factor
aHUS,
amplifying
lesions.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 427 - 427
Published: Jan. 22, 2021
Thrombosis
is
one
of
the
leading
causes
death
worldwide.
As
such,
it
also
occurs
as
major
complications
in
hemolytic
diseases,
like
uremic
syndrome,
hemorrhage
and
sickle
cell
disease.
Under
these
conditions,
red
blood
lysis
finally
leads
to
release
large
amounts
labile
heme
into
vascular
compartment.
This,
turn,
can
trigger
oxidative
stress
proinflammatory
reactions.
Moreover,
heme-induced
activation
coagulation
system
was
suggested
a
mechanism
for
initiation
thrombotic
events
under
conditions.
Studies
infusion
subsequent
reactions
support
this
assumption.
Furthermore,
several
direct
effects
on
different
cellular
protein
components
were
reported.
However,
are
controversially
discussed
or
not
yet
fully
understood.
This
review
summarizes
existing
reports
its
interference
processes,
emphasizing
relevance
considering
context
treatment
thrombosis
patients
with
disorders.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(4), P. 2009 - 2009
Published: Feb. 18, 2021
The
incidence
of
kidney
disease
is
rising,
constituting
a
significant
burden
on
the
healthcare
system
and
making
identification
new
therapeutic
targets
increasingly
urgent.
heme
oxygenase
(HO)
performs
an
important
function
in
regulation
oxidative
stress
inflammation
and,
via
these
mechanisms,
thought
to
play
role
prevention
non-specific
injuries
following
acute
renal
failure
or
resulting
from
chronic
disease.
expression
HO-1
strongly
inducible
by
wide
range
stimuli
kidney,
consequent
kidney’s
filtration
which
means
exposed
endogenous
exogenous
molecules,
it
has
been
shown
be
protective
variety
nephropathological
animal
models.
Interestingly,
positive
effect
occurs
both
hemolysis-
rhabdomyolysis-dominated
diseases,
where
extensively
(a
major
inducer),
as
well
non-heme-dependent
diseases
such
hypertension,
diabetic
nephropathy
progression
end-stage
This
highlights
complexity
HO-1’s
functions,
also
illustrated
fact
that,
despite
abundance
preclinical
data,
no
drug
targeting
so
far
translated
into
clinical
use.
objective
this
review
assess
current
knowledge
relating
its
potential
interest
nephroprotection
agent.
openings
will
presented,
particular
through
trials
enzyme
products.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: June 23, 2021
Background
The
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic
has
affected
millions
of
people
worldwide.
A
clinical
series
Kawasaki-like
multisystem
inflammatory
syndrome
(MIS),
occurring
after
SARS-CoV-2
infection,
have
been
described
in
children
(MIS-C)
and
adults
(MIS-A),
but
the
pathophysiology
remains
unknown.
Case
Presentation
We
describe
a
case
post-COVID-19
MIS-A
46-year-old
man
with
biopsy-proven
renal
thrombotic
microangiopathy
(TMA).
Specific
complement
inhibition
eculizumab
was
initiated
promptly
led
to
dramatic
improvement
function.
Conclusion
Our
suggests
that
TMA
could
play
central
role
MIS-A,
making
blockers
an
interesting
therapeutic
option.