Heart
failure
(HF)
is
a
major
global
cause
of
morbidity
and
mortality.
This
study
aimed
to
elucidate
the
role
secreted
protein
acidic
rich
in
cysteine-related
modular
calcium-binding
2
(SMOC2)
HF
development
its
underlying
mechanism.
Using
rat
model,
SMOC2
expression
was
examined
then
knocked
down
via
transfection
assess
impact
on
cardiac
function
damage.
The
also
evaluated
effects
knockdown
autophagy-related
molecules
transforming
growth
factor
beta
1
(TGF-β1)/SMAD
family
member
3
(Smad3)
signaling
pathway.
Intraperitoneal
injection
TGF-β
agonist
(SRI-011381)
into
model
performed
explore
SMOC2-TGF-β1/Smad3
pathway
relationship.
elevated
rats,
while
downregulation
improved
reversed
alterations
LC3-II/I
ratio,
Beclin-1,
p62
levels
rats.
Through
transmission
electron
microscope,
we
observed
that
restored
autophagosome
levels.
Furthermore,
inhibited
TGF-β1/Smad3
pathway,
which
counteracted
by
SRI-011381.
In
conclusion,
inhibits
modulating
signaling-mediated
autophagy,
suggesting
potential
as
therapeutic
target
for
HF.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Март 31, 2025
Myocardial
fibrosis
(MF)
involves
the
activation
and
excessive
proliferation
of
cardiac
fibroblasts
(CFs)
in
extracellular
matrix,
leading
to
increased
collagen
expression
that
impairs
function.
Currently,
there
are
no
effective
pharmacological
treatments
for
MF.
Traditional
Chinese
Medicine
(TCM),
particularly
Salvia
miltiorrhiza
Bunge
[Lamiaceae;
Salviae
miltiorrhizae
radix
et
rhizoma],
has
gained
attention
its
potential
treating
Recent
studies
indicate
significant
therapeutic
effects
active
metabolites,
supporting
use
MF
treatment
positioning
it
as
a
promising
candidate
drug
development.
This
article
reviews
research
mechanisms
S.
miltiorrhiza's
metabolites
preparations
MF,
providing
reference
future
clinical
treatments.
A
systematic
literature
search
was
conducted
PubMed,
Web
Science,
CNKI,
Google
Scholar
(January
2000-October
2024)
using
keywords:
"myocardial
fibrosis,"
"cardiac
"Salvia
Bunge,"
"extract,"
"botanical
drug."
The
metabolite
exert
anti-fibrotic
through
pleiotropic
mechanisms,
including
suppression
ventricular
remodeling,
modulation
autophagy,
inhibition
oxidative
stress
cardiomyocyte
apoptosis,
regulation
matrix
homeostasis
immune-inflammatory
responses.
Research
indicates
is
beneficial
managing
but
further
needed
identify
chemical
regulatory
mechanisms.
Large-scale,
multi-center
trials
also
necessary
assess
safety.
review
offers
insights
developing
new
anti-MF
pharmacotherapies.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2025
Background
Clinical
evidence
suggests
that
pulmonary
fibrosis
(PF)
and
heart
failure
(HF)
often
co-exist;
however,
the
specific
impact
of
PF
on
HF
remains
underexplored.
This
gap
in
understanding
complicates
management
treatment
patients
with
PF.
Objectives
To
investigate
effects
cardiac
function
myocardial
using
a
mouse
model
evaluate
therapeutic
potential
wogonin,
flavonoid
compound
known
for
its
anti-PF
properties.
Methods
A
was
established
via
intratracheal
administration
bleomycin
(BLM).
Starting
day
8
post-BLM
treatment,
wogonin
(50
mg/kg)
intraperitoneally
administered
every
2
days
weeks.
Cardiac
assessed
echocardiography,
while
evaluated
through
Masson
staining.
In
vitro
,
H9C2
cardiomyocytes
were
exposed
to
CoCl
or
H
O
24
h
without
(20
μM)
treatment.
Apoptosis
DNA
damage
markers
analysed
immunofluorescence,
immunoblotting,
Comet
assay.
The
interaction
between
Sirt1
examined
biotin-affinity
pulldown
assays
molecular
docking
simulations.
Results
Mice
exhibited
significant
dysfunction
fibrosis.
Wogonin
markedly
improved
ejection
fraction
attenuated
mice.
Mechanistic
studies
revealed
alleviated
cardiomyocyte
apoptosis
by
upregulating
downregulating
γ-H2AX
expression.
Docking
simulations
predicted
forms
stable
complex
hydrogen-bonding
hydrophobic
interactions,
which
further
validated
assays.
Conclusion
exerts
protective
against
mice
modulating
Sirt1/γ-H2AX-mediated
pathways
reduce
apoptosis.
These
findings
suggest
as
agent
managing
associated
Archiv der Pharmazie,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
357(8)
Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2024
Abstract
Three
series
of
N
‐{[4‐([1,2,4]triazolo[1,5‐
α
]pyridin‐6‐yl)‐5‐(6‐methylpyridin‐2‐yl)‐1
H
‐imidazol‐2‐yl]methyl}acetamides
(
14a
–
d
,
15a
n
and
16a
f
)
were
synthesized
evaluated
for
activin
receptor‐like
kinase
5
(ALK5)
inhibitory
activities
in
an
enzymatic
assay.
The
target
compounds
showed
high
ALK5
activity
selectivity.
half
maximal
concentration
(IC
50
phosphorylation
16f
(9.1
nM),
the
most
potent
compound,
was
2.7
times
that
clinical
candidate
EW‐7197
(vactosertib)
14
LY‐2157299.
selectivity
index
against
p38α
mitogen‐activated
protein
>109,
which
much
higher
than
positive
controls
(EW‐7197:
>41,
LY‐2157299:
4).
Furthermore,
a
molecular
docking
study
provided
interaction
modes
between
ALK5.
Compounds
14c
14d
effectively
inhibited
expression
α‐smooth
muscle
actin
(α‐SMA),
collagen
I,
tissue
inhibitor
metalloproteinase
1
(TIMP‐1)/matrix
13
(MMP‐13)
transforming
growth
factor‐β‐induced
human
umbilical
vein
endothelial
cells.
especially
at
low
concentrations,
suggests
these
could
inhibit
myocardial
cell
fibrosis.
are
potential
preclinical
candidates
treatment
cardiac
Myocardial
infarction
(MI)
is
a
common
type
of
cardiovascular
disease.
The
incidence
ventricular
remodeling
dysplasia
and
heart
failure
increases
significantly
after
MI.
objective
this
study
to
investigate
whether
erythropoietin
hepatocellular
receptor
B2
(EPHB2)
can
regulate
myocardial
injury
MI
explore
its
regulatory
pathways.
EPHB2
overexpressed
in
the
tissues
mice.
downregulation
alleviates
cardiac
function
damage
Knockdown
MI-induced
tissue
inflammation
apoptosis,
fibrosis
knockdown
inhibits
activation
mitogen
activated
kinase-like
protein
(MAPK)
pathway
Moreover,
overexpression
promotes
phosphorylation
MAPK
pathway-related
protein,
which
be
reversed
by
MAPK-IN-1
(an
inhibitor)
treatment.
In
conclusion,
silencing
mitigate
inhibiting
signaling
mice,
suggesting
that
targeting
promising
therapeutic
target
for
injury.
Pharmaceuticals,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(10), С. 1353 - 1353
Опубликована: Окт. 10, 2024
Myocardial
fibroblasts
play
a
crucial
role
in
heart
structure
and
function.
In
recent
years,
significant
progress
has
been
made
understanding
the
epigenetic
regulation
of
myocardial
fibroblasts,
which
is
essential
for
cardiac
development,
homeostasis,
disease
progression.
healthy
hearts,
(CFs)
synthesizing
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
when
dormant
state.
However,
under
pathological
environmental
stress,
CFs
transform
into
activated
known
as
myofibroblasts.
These
myofibroblasts
produce
an
excess
ECM,
promotes
fibrosis.
Although
multiple
molecular
mechanisms
are
associated
with
CF
activation
dysfunction,
emerging
evidence
highlights
involvement
this
process.
Epigenetics
refers
to
heritable
changes
gene
expression
that
occur
without
altering
DNA
sequence.
have
emerged
key
regulators
fibroblast
This
review
focuses
on
advancements
emphasizes
impact
modifications
activation.
Furthermore,
we
present
perspectives
prospects
future
research
their
implications
fibroblasts.
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
28(21)
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024
Cardiac
fibrosis
is
featured
cardiac
fibroblast
activation
and
extracellular
matrix
accumulation.
Ac4C
acetylation
an
important
epigenetic
regulation
of
RNAs
that
has
been
recently
discovered,
it
solely
carried
out
by
NAT10,
the
exclusive
enzyme
used
for
modification.
However,
potential
regulatory
mechanisms
ac4C
in
myocardial
following
infarction
remain
poorly
understood.
In
our
study,
we
activated
fibroblasts
vitro
using
TGF-β1
(20
ng/mL),
followed
establishing
a
mouse
model
to
evaluate
impact
NAT10
on
collagen
synthesis
proliferation.
We
utilized
inhibitor,
Remodelin,
attenuate
capacity
NAT10.
tissues
chronic
mice
cultured
(CFs)
response
treatment,
there
was
elevation
levels
expression.
This
increase
facilitated
proliferation,
accumulation
collagens,
as
well
fibroblast-to-myofibroblast
transition.
Through
administration
effectively
reduced
inhibiting
NAT10's
ability
acetylate
mRNA.
Inhibition
resulted
changes
collagen-related
gene
expression
levels.
Mechanistically,
found
upregulates
modification
BCL-XL
mRNA
enhances
stability
mRNA,
thereby
upregulating
its
protein
expression,
Caspase3
blocking
apoptosis
CFs.
Therefore,
crucial
involvement
NAT10-mediated
significant
progression,
affording
promising
molecular
targets
treatment
relevant
diseases.
Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
121(12)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Resumo
Fundamento
A
fibrose
miocárdica
(FM)
ocorre
durante
o
início
e
a
progressão
da
doença
cardiovascular,
diagnóstico
precoce
FM
é
benéfico
para
melhorar
função
cardíaca,
mas
há
uma
falta
de
pesquisa
sobre
biomarcadores
precoces
FM.
Objetivos
Utilizando
técnicas
bioinformática,
identificamos
potenciais
Métodos
Os
conjuntos
dados
relacionados
à
foram
obtidos
do
banco
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
(GEO).
Após
processamento
dos
dados,
genes
diferencialmente
expressos
rastreados.
Genes
enriquecidos
e,
subsequentemente,
interação
proteína-proteína
(PPI)
foi
realizado
analisar
os
diferenciais.
miRNAs
associados
fatores
transcrição
previstos
esses
centrais.
Finalmente,
validação
ROC
realizada
nos
centrais
determinar
sua
especificidade
sensibilidade
como
biomarcadores.
O
nível
significância
adotado
5%
(p
<
0,05).
Resultados
Um
total
91
identificados,
análise
PPI
produziu
31
enriquecimento
mostrou
que
apoptose,
colágeno,
matriz
extracelular,
adesão
celular
inflamação
estavam
envolvidos
na
Cento
quarenta
dois
identificados.
JUN,
NF-κB1,
SP1,
RELA,
SRF
STAT3
maioria
alvos
principais.
Por
fim,
IL11,
GADD45B,
GDF5,
NOX4,
IGFBP3,
ACTC1,
MYOZ2
ITGB8
tiveram
maior
precisão
diagnóstica
predição
com
base
curva
ROC.
Conclusão
Oito
genes,
ITGB8,
podem
servir
candidatos
Processos
apoptose
celular,
síntese
proteína
formação
estão
implicados
no
desenvolvimento
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
9
Опубликована: Май 18, 2022
We
aimed
to
investigate
the
effect
and
mechanism
of
butyric
acid
on
rat
myocardial
fibrosis
(MF).
16S
rRNA
sequencing
was
used
analyze
gut
microbiota
characteristics
Sham
group
MF
group.
HPLC
applied
measure
in
feces
serum.
In
vitro,
macrophages
RMa-bm
were
stimulated
with
LPS
IL-4,
respectively,
then
butyrate
added
study
influences
M1/M2
polarization
mitochondrial
function
macrophages.
The
fibroblasts
co-cultured
explore
fibroblasts.
addition,
rats
fed
diet.
Compared
group,
collagen
deposition
increased,
serious.
abundance
Desulfovibrionaceae
Helicobacteraceae
increased
compared
Gut
epithelial
cells
destroyed
content
decreased.
Butyrate
inhibited
M1
promoted
M2.
Furthermore,
may
promote
recovery
by
regulating
After
adding
butyrate,
cell
proliferation
ability
decreased,
aging
apoptosis
which
indicated
that
activity.
Moreover,
could
protect
mitochondria
improve
symptoms
MF.
Butyric
ameliorated
promoting
function.