ACS Omega,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
9(47), С. 46891 - 46903
Опубликована: Ноя. 11, 2024
In
the
field
of
contemporary
medicine,
with
rapid
application
nanomaterials,
evaluating
their
biocompatibility
and
potential
toxicity
has
become
increasingly
important.
This
study
characterized
black
phosphorus
nanosheets
(BPNSs)
employed
both
in
vivo
vitro
models
to
assess
impact
BPNSs
exposure
on
oxidative
stress
pyroptosis
hepatocytes.
We
investigated
hepatotoxicity
this
emerging
nanomaterial
protective
role
melatonin
against
induced
hepatocyte
pyroptosis.
The
results
showed
that
reduced
viability,
morphological
changes,
elevated
expression
pyroptosis-related
proteins,
suggesting
promote
through
ROS-NLRP3-GSDMD
pathway,
thereby
exacerbating
inflammatory
response.
Melatonin,
a
bioactive
substance
anti-inflammatory
antioxidant
properties,
was
found
our
significantly
mitigate
these
adverse
effects.
It
emphasized
regulating
ROS
production
related
pathways,
effectively
protecting
hepatocytes
from
damage.
elucidates
mechanistic
link
between
pyroptosis,
emphasizing
efficacy
as
agent.
offers
new
insights
for
preventing
liver
injury
provides
foundation
safer
strategies.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Май 14, 2024
This
article
discusses
data
showing
that
mammals,
including
humans,
have
two
sources
of
melatonin
exhibit
different
functions.
The
best-known
source
melatonin,
herein
referred
to
as
Source
#1,
is
the
pineal
gland.
In
this
organ,
production
circadian
with
maximal
synthesis
and
release
into
blood
cerebrospinal
fluid
occurring
during
night.
Of
total
amount
produced
in
we
speculate
less
than
5%
synthesized
by
rhythm
has
primary
function
influencing
clock
at
level
suprachiasmatic
nucleus
(the
CSF
melatonin)
clockwork
all
peripheral
organs
via
receptor-mediated
actions.
A
second
(Source
#
2)
from
multiple
tissues
throughout
body,
probably
being
mitochondria
these
cells.
constitutes
bulk
mammals
concerned
metabolic
regulation.
review
emphasizes
action
determining
re-dox
homeostasis,
but
it
other
critical
effects
well.
Extrapineal
does
not
a
released
acts
locally
its
cell
origin
possibly
paracrine
matter
on
adjacent
factors
control/influence
extrapineal
sites
are
unknown.
We
propose
concentration
cells
determined
subcellular
redox
state
may
be
inducible
under
stressful
conditions
plant
Circulation Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
136(5), С. 524 - 550
Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2025
Cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs)
are
experiencing
a
rapid
surge
and
widely
recognized
as
the
leading
cause
of
mortality
in
current
aging
society.
Given
multifactorial
etiology
CVDs,
understanding
intricate
molecular
cellular
mechanisms
is
imperative.
Over
past
2
decades,
many
scientists
have
focused
on
Sirtuins,
family
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide–dependent
deacylases.
Sirtuins
highly
conserved
across
species,
from
yeasts
to
primates,
play
crucial
role
linking
diseases.
participate
nearly
all
key
physiological
pathological
processes,
ranging
embryogenic
development
stress
response
aging.
Abnormal
expression
activity
exist
aging-related
diseases,
while
their
activation
has
shown
efficacy
mitigating
these
(eg,
CVDs).
In
terms
research,
this
field
maintained
fast,
sustained
growth
recent
years,
fundamental
studies
clinical
trials.
review,
we
present
comprehensive,
up-to-date
discussion
biological
functions
roles
regulating
cardiovascular
biology
CVDs.
Furthermore,
highlight
latest
advancements
utilizing
Sirtuin-activating
compounds
dinucleotide
boosters
potential
pharmacological
targets
for
preventing
treating
The
unresolved
issues
field—from
chemicobiological
regulation
Sirtuin-targeted
CVD
investigations—are
also
discussed.
This
timely
review
could
be
critical
updated
knowledge
Sirtuin
CVDs
facilitating
accessibility
Sirtuin-targeting
interventions.
Redox Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
76, С. 103321 - 103321
Опубликована: Авг. 19, 2024
Cell
death
constitutes
a
critical
component
of
the
pathophysiology
cardiovascular
diseases.
A
growing
array
non-apoptotic
forms
regulated
cell
(RCD)-such
as
necroptosis,
ferroptosis,
pyroptosis,
and
cuproptosis-has
been
identified
is
intimately
linked
to
various
conditions.
These
RCD
are
governed
by
genetically
programmed
mechanisms
within
cell,
with
epigenetic
modifications
being
common
crucial
regulatory
method.
Such
include
DNA
methylation,
RNA
histone
acetylation,
non-coding
RNAs.
This
review
recaps
roles
modifications,
RNAs
in
diseases,
well
which
regulate
key
proteins
involved
death.
Furthermore,
we
systematically
catalog
existing
pharmacological
agents
targeting
novel
their
action
article
aims
underscore
pivotal
role
precisely
regulating
specific
pathways
thus
offering
potential
new
therapeutic
avenues
that
may
prove
more
effective
safer
than
traditional
treatments.
Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2025
Atherosclerosis
(AS)
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
disease
characterized
by
the
accumulation
of
lipid-rich
plaques
in
arterial
walls,
leading
to
cardiovascular
events
such
as
myocardial
infarction
and
stroke.
Macrophage
pyroptosis,
form
programmed
cell
death
driven
NLRP3
inflammasome
caspase-1
activation,
plays
critical
role
progression
destabilization
atherosclerotic
plaques.
This
review
explores
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
macrophage
pyroptosis
their
significant
contributions
AS
pathogenesis.
Recent
advancements
have
highlighted
therapeutic
potential
targeting
key
components
pyroptotic
pathway,
including
use
nanotechnology
increase
drug
delivery
specificity.
These
strategies
are
promising
for
reducing
inflammation,
stabilizing
plaques,
mitigating
clinical
impact
AS.
Future
studies
should
focus
on
translating
these
findings
into
applications
develop
effective
treatments
that
can
halt
or
reverse
modulating
pyroptosis.
Abstract
Background
Lidocaine
is
a
traditional
local
anesthetic,
which
has
been
reported
to
trigger
apoptosis
through
the
mitochondrial
pathway,
independent
of
death
receptor
signaling.
Cuproptosis
copper
triggered
cell
mode.
In
this
study,
we
explored
biological
effects
lidocaine
on
cuproptosis
in
Hep-2
cells
and
studied
relevant
mechanisms.
Methods
quantitative
RT-PCR
was
used
measure
expression
level
long
noncoding
RNA
(IncRNA)
DNMBP-AS1.
DNMBP-AS1
siRNA
(si-DNMBP-AS1)
were
transfected
into
verify
roles
cuproptosis.
24
h
treatment
with
20
nM
elesclomol
2
µM
CuCl
performed
promote
occurrence
Cuproptosis.
Cell
proliferation,
migration
assays
ware
utilized
analyze
effect
cells.
Active
caspase-3
also
determined
after
treatment.
Results
significantly
upregulated
during
The
si-DNMBP-AS1
increased
viability
nonactivated
caspase-3,
promoted
suppress
cytotoxic
dose-
time-dependent
manner.
Exposure
10
for
did
not
reduce
or
activated
but
DNMBP-AS1,
Anymore,
reversed
pro-cuproptosis
function
lidocaine.
Conclusions
time-
dose-dependent
manner,
up-regulating
results
study
offered
initial
optimism
that
could
be
an
adjuvant
neoadjuvant
fashion
cancer
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2025
Acute
lung
injury(ALI)/acute
respiratory
distress
syndrome(ARDS)
is
a
severe
clinical
syndrome
characterized
by
high
morbidity
and
mortality,
primarily
due
to
injury.
However,
the
pathogenesis
of
ALI/ARDS
remains
complex
issue.
In
recent
years,
role
macrophage
pyroptosis
in
injury
has
garnered
extensive
attention
worldwide.
This
paper
reviews
mechanism
pyroptosis,
discusses
its
ALI/ARDS,
introduces
several
drugs
intervening
measures
that
can
regulate
influence
progression
ALI/ARDS.
By
doing
so,
we
aim
enhance
understanding
provide
novel
insights
for
treatment.