The role of MicroRNAs in mesenchymal stem cell differentiation into vascular smooth muscle cells
Cell Division,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
20(1)
Опубликована: Март 7, 2025
Язык: Английский
Mechanisms of inflammatory microenvironment formation in cardiometabolic diseases: molecular and cellular perspectives
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
11
Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2025
Cardiometabolic
diseases
(CMD)
are
leading
causes
of
death
and
disability
worldwide,
with
complex
pathophysiological
mechanisms
in
which
inflammation
plays
a
crucial
role.
This
review
aims
to
elucidate
the
molecular
cellular
within
inflammatory
microenvironment
atherosclerosis,
hypertension
diabetic
cardiomyopathy.
In
oxidized
low-density
lipoprotein
(ox-LDL)
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
such
as
Interleukin-6
(IL-6)
Tumor
Necrosis
Factor-alpha
(TNF-α)
activate
immune
cells
contributing
foam
cell
formation
arterial
wall
thickening.
Hypertension
involves
activation
renin-angiotensin
system
(RAS)
alongside
oxidative
stress-induced
endothelial
dysfunction
local
mediated
by
T
cells.
cardiomyopathy,
high-glucose
environment
leads
accumulation
advanced
glycation
end
products
(AGEs),
activating
Receptor
for
Advanced
Glycation
Endproducts
(RAGE)
triggering
responses
that
further
damage
cardiac
microvascular
function.
summary,
different
types
metabolic
cardiovascular
diverse;
understanding
these
deeply
will
aid
developing
more
effective
individualized
treatment
strategies.
Язык: Английский
Research Progress and Clinical Translation Potential of Coronary Atherosclerosis Diagnostic Markers from a Genomic Perspective
Genes,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(1), С. 98 - 98
Опубликована: Янв. 18, 2025
Objective:
Coronary
atherosclerosis
(CAD)
is
characterized
by
arterial
intima
lipid
deposition,
chronic
inflammation,
and
fibrous
tissue
proliferation,
leading
to
wall
thickening
lumen
narrowing.
As
the
primary
cause
of
coronary
heart
disease
acute
syndrome,
CAD
significantly
impacts
global
health.
Recent
genetic
studies
have
demonstrated
CAD’s
polygenic
multifactorial
nature,
providing
molecular
insights
for
early
diagnosis
risk
assessment.
This
review
analyzes
recent
advances
in
CAD-related
markers
evaluates
their
diagnostic
potential,
focusing
on
applications
stratification
within
precision
medicine.
Methods:
We
conducted
a
systematic
genomic
from
PubMed
Web
Science
databases,
analyzing
findings
genome-wide
association
(GWASs),
gene
sequencing,
transcriptomics,
epigenomics
research.
Results:
GWASs
sequencing
identified
key
variations
associated
with
CAD,
including
JCAD/KIAA1462,
GUCY1A3,
PCSK9,
SORT1,
which
regulate
metabolism,
vascular
function.
Transcriptomic
epigenomic
analyses
revealed
disease-specific
expression
patterns,
DNA
methylation
signatures,
regulatory
non-coding
RNAs
(miRNAs
lncRNAs),
new
approaches
detection.
Conclusions:
While
marker
research
has
advanced
significantly,
clinical
implementation
faces
challenges
dynamics,
lack
standardization,
integration
conventional
diagnostics.
Future
should
prioritize
developing
standardized
guidelines,
conducting
large-scale
prospective
studies,
enhancing
multi-omics
data
advance
diagnostics
ultimately
improving
patient
outcomes
through
Язык: Английский
In Vitro Study of Vitamin D Effects on Immune, Endothelial, and Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells in Chronic Kidney Disease
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
26(9), С. 3967 - 3967
Опубликована: Апрель 23, 2025
Vitamin
D
has
been
shown
to
improve
immunity
as
well
vascular
function.
We
investigated
the
effect
of
cholecalciferol
on
T-cell
phenotype
in
cultured
peripheral
blood
mononuclear
cells
(PBMCs)
from
twenty
vitamin
D-deficient,
non-diabetic
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
subjects.
also
studied
effects
endothelial
and
function
markers
human
aortic
(HAECs)
smooth
muscle
(HASMCs),
respectively.
nitric
oxide
synthase
(eNOS),
mitogen-activated
protein
kinase
38
(p38
Map
kinase),
B
(Akt),
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
phosphate
oxidase
(NADPH
oxidase)
HAECs
α-smooth
actin
(α-SMA),
calponin
(SM-Calponin),
myosin
heavy
chain
(SM-MHC),
calcium-sensing
receptor
(CaSR)
HASMCs.
receptors
(VDRs)
CYP27B1
were
both
cell
types.
In
PBMCs
isolated
CKD
subjects,
percentage
T
helper
1(TH1)
significantly
decreased
while
that
2
(TH2)
increased
after
treatment.
No
significant
change
intracellular
surface
17
(TH17)
regulatory
(Treg)
was
observed.
vitro
treatment
HASMCs
with
led
favorable
alterations
mRNA
expression
cells,
i.e.,
α-SMA,
SM-Calponin,
SM-MHC.
Regarding
markers,
encoding
eNOS,
p38
kinase,
NADPH
oxidase,
VDR,
changed.
Finally,
levels
following
proteins
notably
altered:
(Akt)
(in
HAECs);
SM-MHC
SM-Calponin
HASMCs).
a
population,
decreasing
TH1
increasing
TH2
percentage,
along
beneficial
HAECs’
markers.
This
study
provides
evidence
can
influence
immune
CKD.
Язык: Английский
Dedifferentiation of vascular smooth muscle cells upon vessel injury
International Immunopharmacology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
144, С. 113691 - 113691
Опубликована: Ноя. 25, 2024
Язык: Английский
Advances in nano-delivery systems based on diagnosis and theranostics strategy for atherosclerosis
Journal of drug targeting,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 16
Опубликована: Ноя. 27, 2024
Atherosclerosis
(AS)
is
a
chronic
systemic
inflammatory
disease,
where
early
diagnosis
and
theranostics
strategy
for
AS
are
crucial
improving
outcomes.
However,
conventional
diagnostic
techniques
limited
in
identifying
lesions,
failing
to
stop
the
progression
of
time.
Nano-delivery
systems
have
shown
significant
potential
treatment,
offering
distinct
advantages
plaque
identification
enhancing
drugs
concentration
at
lesion
sites,
thereby
advancing
new-generation
strategy.
This
review
discusses
application
nano-delivery
based
on
imaging
technology
diagnosis,
we
further
explore
recent
advancements
combining
different
technologies
with
emerging
In
addition,
also
discuss
challenges
faced
by
clinical
translation,
such
as
nanoparticle
targeting
efficiency,
cytotoxicity
long-term
accumulation,
immune
clearance
inaccurate
disease
modelling.
Finally,
provide
prospects
therapeutic
strategies.
Язык: Английский