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Yang S, Li X, Yan J, Jiang F, Fan X, Jin J, Zhang W, Zhong D, Li G. Disulfiram downregulates ferredoxin 1 to maintain copper homeostasis and inhibit inflammation in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. Sci Rep 2024; 14:15175. [PMID: 38956251 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64981-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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In the current study, we aimed to investigate whether disulfiram (DSF) exerts a neuroprotective role in cerebral ischemiareperfusion (CI-RI) injury by modulating ferredoxin 1 (FDX1) to regulate copper ion (Cu) levels and inhibiting inflammatory responses. To simulate CI-RI, a transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO) model in C57/BL6 mice was employed. Mice were administered with or without DSF before and after tMCAO. Changes in infarct volume after tMCAO were observed using TTC staining. Nissl staining and hematoxylin-eosin (he) staining were used to observe the morphological changes of nerve cells at the microscopic level. The inhibitory effect of DSF on initial inflammation was verified by TUNEL assay, apoptosis-related protein detection and iron concentration detection. FDX1 is the main regulatory protein of copper death, and the occurrence of copper death will lead to the increase of HSP70 stress and inflammatory response. Cuproptosis-related proteins and downstream inflammatory factors were detected by western blotting, immunofluorescence staining, and immunohistochemistry. The content of copper ions was detected using a specific kit, while electron microscopy was employed to examine mitochondrial changes. We found that DSF reduced the cerebral infarction volume, regulated the expression of cuproptosis-related proteins, and modulated copper content through down regulation of FDX1 expression. Moreover, DSF inhibited the HSP70/TLR-4/NLRP3 signaling pathway. Collectively, DSF could regulate Cu homeostasis by inhibiting FDX1, acting on the HSP70/TLR4/NLRP3 pathway to alleviate CI/RI. Accordingly, DSF could mitigate inflammatory responses and safeguard mitochondrial integrity, yielding novel therapeutic targets and mechanisms for the clinical management of ischemia-reperfusion injury.
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- Shuai Yang
- The First Afliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 23 You Zheng Street, Harbin, 150001, China
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- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 37 Yiyuan Street, Harbin, 150001, China
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- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 37 Yiyuan Street, Harbin, 150001, China
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- The First Afliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 23 You Zheng Street, Harbin, 150001, China
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- The First Afliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 23 You Zheng Street, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital, Harbin, China
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- The First Afliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 23 You Zheng Street, Harbin, 150001, China
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- The First Afliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 23 You Zheng Street, Harbin, 150001, China.
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- The First Afliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 23 You Zheng Street, Harbin, 150001, China.
- Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital, Harbin, China.
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Lou QM, Lai FF, Li JW, Mao KJ, Wan HT, He Y. Mechanisms of cuproptosis and its relevance to distinct diseases. Apoptosis 2024:10.1007/s10495-024-01983-0. [PMID: 38824478 DOI: 10.1007/s10495-024-01983-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Copper is a trace element required by the organism, but once the level of copper exceeds the threshold, it becomes toxic and even causes death. The underlying mechanisms of copper-induced death are inconclusive, with different studies showing different opinions on the mechanism of copper-induced death. Multiple investigations have shown that copper induces oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress, nucleolar stress, and proteasome inhibition, all of which can result in cell death. The latest research elucidates a copper-dependent death and denominates it as cuproptosis. Cuproptosis takes place through the combination of copper and lipoylated proteins of the tricarboxylic acid cycle, triggering agglomeration of lipoylated proteins and loss of iron-sulfur cluster proteins, leading to proteotoxic stress and ultimately death. Given the toxicity and necessity of copper, abnormal levels of copper lead to diseases such as neurological diseases and cancer. The development of cancer has a high demand for copper, neurological diseases involve the change of copper contents and the binding of copper to proteins. There is a close relationship between these two kinds of diseases and copper. Here, we summarize the mechanisms of copper-related death, and the association between copper and diseases, to better figure out the influence of copper in cell death and diseases, thus advancing the clinical remedy of these diseases.
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- Qiao-Mei Lou
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- School of Basic Medicine Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China.
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Huang D, Zhu Y, Shen J, Song C. Identification of Potential Neddylation-related Key Genes in Ischemic Stroke based on Machine Learning Methods. Mol Neurobiol 2024; 61:2530-2541. [PMID: 37910287 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03738-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Ischemic stroke (IS) is a complex neurological disease that can lead to severe disability or even death. Understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in the occurrence and progression of IS is of great significance for developing effective treatment strategies. In this context, the role of neddylation refers to the potential impact of neddylation on various cellular processes, which may contribute to the pathogenesis and outcome of IS. First, differential analysis was conducted on the GSE16561 dataset from the GEO database to identify 350 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the IS and Control groups. By intersecting the differential genes with neddylation-related genes, 11 neddylation-related DEGs were obtained. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) and Gene Ontology (GO) analyses showed that the DEGs were mainly enriched in hematopoietic cell lineage and neutrophil degranulation, while the neddylation-related DEGs were mainly enriched in apoptosis and post-translational protein modification. Further Lasso-Cox and random forest analyses were performed on the 11 neddylation-related DEGs, identifying key genes SRPK1, BIRC2, and KLHL3. Additionally, validation of the key genes was carried out using the GSE58294 dataset and clinical patients. Finally, the correlation between the key genes and ferroptosis and cuproptosis was analyzed, and a ceRNA network was constructed. Our study helps to elucidate the complex role of neddylation in the mechanism of ischemic stroke, providing potential opportunities for the development of therapeutic interventions.
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- Dian Huang
- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212001, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212001, China
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- Cardiac Color Doppler Ultrasound Room, Wuxi No.2 People's Hospital, Wuxi, 214000, China.
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- Nutritional Department, The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, 222000, China.
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Gu J, Huang W, Duanmu Z, Zhuang R, Yang X. Cuproptosis and copper deficiency in ischemic vascular injury and repair. Apoptosis 2024:10.1007/s10495-024-01969-y. [PMID: 38649508 DOI: 10.1007/s10495-024-01969-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Ischemic vascular diseases are on the rise globally, including ischemic heart diseases, ischemic cerebrovascular diseases, and ischemic peripheral arterial diseases, posing a significant threat to life. Copper is an essential element in various biological processes, copper deficiency can reduce blood vessel elasticity and increase platelet aggregation, thereby increasing the risk of ischemic vascular disease; however, excess copper ions can lead to cytotoxicity, trigger cell death, and ultimately result in vascular injury through several signaling pathways. Herein, we review the role of cuproptosis and copper deficiency implicated in ischemic injury and repair including myocardial, cerebral, and limb ischemia. We conclude with a perspective on the therapeutic opportunities and future challenges of copper biology in understanding the pathogenesis of ischemic vascular disease states.
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- Jiayi Gu
- Department of Neurology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Instrument Science and Opto-Electronics Engineering of Beijing Information Science and Technology University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of General Practice, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Zhang LY, Hu YY, Liu XY, Wang XY, Li SC, Zhang JG, Xian XH, Li WB, Zhang M. The Role of Astrocytic Mitochondria in the Pathogenesis of Brain Ischemia. Mol Neurobiol 2024; 61:2270-2282. [PMID: 37870679 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03714-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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The morbidity rate of ischemic stroke is increasing annually with the growing aging population in China. Astrocytes are ubiquitous glial cells in the brain and play a crucial role in supporting neuronal function and metabolism. Increasing evidence shows that the impairment or loss of astrocytes contributes to neuronal dysfunction during cerebral ischemic injury. The mitochondrion is increasingly recognized as a key player in regulating astrocyte function. Changes in astrocytic mitochondrial function appear to be closely linked to the homeostasis imbalance defects in glutamate metabolism, Ca2+ regulation, fatty acid metabolism, reactive oxygen species, inflammation, and copper regulation. Here, we discuss the role of astrocytic mitochondria in the pathogenesis of brain ischemic injury and their potential as a therapeutic target.
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- Ling-Yan Zhang
- Department of Pathophysiology, Hebei Medical University, 361 Zhongshan East Road, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, People's Republic of China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Critical Disease Mechanism and Intervention, Shijiazhuang, 050017, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Hebei Medical University, 361 Zhongshan East Road, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, People's Republic of China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Critical Disease Mechanism and Intervention, Shijiazhuang, 050017, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Hebei Medical University, 361 Zhongshan East Road, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Hebei Medical University, 361 Zhongshan East Road, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Hebei Medical University, 361 Zhongshan East Road, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Hebei Medical University, 361 Zhongshan East Road, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, People's Republic of China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Critical Disease Mechanism and Intervention, Shijiazhuang, 050017, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Hebei Medical University, 361 Zhongshan East Road, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, People's Republic of China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Critical Disease Mechanism and Intervention, Shijiazhuang, 050017, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Hebei Medical University, 361 Zhongshan East Road, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, People's Republic of China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Critical Disease Mechanism and Intervention, Shijiazhuang, 050017, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Hebei Medical University, 361 Zhongshan East Road, Shijiazhuang, 050017, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Critical Disease Mechanism and Intervention, Shijiazhuang, 050017, People's Republic of China.
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Xing L, Wang Z, Hao Z, Pan P, Yang A, Wang J. Cuproptosis in stroke: focusing on pathogenesis and treatment. Front Mol Neurosci 2024; 17:1349123. [PMID: 38605864 PMCID: PMC11007218 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2024.1349123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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Annually, more than 15 million people worldwide suffer from stroke, a condition linked to high mortality and disability rates. This disease significantly affects daily life, impairing everyday functioning, executive function, and cognition. Moreover, stroke severely restricts patients' ability to perform daily activities, diminishing their overall quality of life. Recent scientific studies have identified cuproptosis, a newly discovered form of cell death, as a key factor in stroke development. However, the role of cuproptosis in stroke remains unclear to researchers. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate the mechanisms of cuproptosis in stroke's pathogenesis. This review examines the physiological role of copper, the characteristics and mechanisms of cuproptosis, the differences and similarities between cuproptosis and other cell death types, and the pathophysiology of cuproptosis in stroke, focusing on mitochondrial dysfunction and immune infiltration. Further research is necessary to understand the relationship between previous strokes and cuproptosis and to clarify the mechanisms behind these associations.
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- Liwei Xing
- The First Clinical Medical School, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- The First Clinical Medical School, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- The First Clinical Medical School, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- The First Clinical Medical School, Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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Jinshi L, Cong Y, Liang S, Dabin R, Ping Z. Cuproptosis-related genes are involved in immunodeficiency following ischemic stroke. Arch Med Sci 2024; 20:321-325. [PMID: 38414482 PMCID: PMC10895967 DOI: 10.5114/aoms/182909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Introduction Accumulating studies have shown that copper has a detrimental effect in cells, and the cuproptosis-related gene signatures have been constructed as clinical tools to predict prognosis in tumors. However, the heterogeneity of cuproptosis has not been fully investigated in ischemic stroke.Methods: Here, we combined the bulk RNA-seq and single cell-RNA-seq data for stroke to investigate the role of cuproptosis in stroke. Results We identified the cuproptosis-related differentially expressed genes (CuDEGs) in ischemic stroke. Then, we tried to find the hub genes with the machine learning method and WGCNA. We highlighted four genes identified by these methods and proposed a potential diagnostic model in ischemic stroke. Conclusions Our findings revealed cuproptosis-related hub genes, which could provide useful biomarkers in ischemic stroke.
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- Li Jinshi
- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Pudong New Area People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Pudong New Area People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Pudong New Area People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Pudong New Area People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Zhao H, Mei K, Hu Q, Wu Y, Xu Y, Qinling, Yu P, Deng Y, Zhu W, Yan Z, Liu X. Circulating copper levels and the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases and cardiovascular and all-cause mortality: A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 340:122711. [PMID: 37852312 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Copper is an essential trace element in the human body; its relationship with cardio-cerebrovascular diseases (CCVDs) remains unclear. This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the association between circulating copper concentrations and CCVD risk and mortality. METHODS We searched the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Knowledge databases for cohort studies reporting associations between circulating copper concentrations and cardiovascular diseases and mortality published up to August 23, 2023. Effect sizes were pooled using random-effects models. We graded the certainty of the evidence by the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) framework. RESULTS Our analysis included 47,813 patients across 17 cohort studies. Elevated circulating copper levels were linked to the risk of stroke (OR = 1.52; 95% CI 1.30-1.78), coronary artery disease mortality (RR = 2.77; 95% CI 1.82-4.19), cardiovascular mortality (RR = 1.79; 95% CI 1.52-2.11), and all-cause mortality (RR = 1.56; 95% CI 1.35-1.79) but not the risk of acute myocardial infarction (RR = 2.01; 95% CI 0.63-6.47). Continuous analysis (per 20 μg/dl increase) showed consistent results regarding the association between copper levels and stroke incidence (OR = 1.23; 95% CI 1.14-1.33), cardiovascular mortality (HR = 1.28; 95% CI 1.07-1.53) and all-cause mortality (HR = 1.22; 95% CI 1.04-1.44). Except for the low certainty of evidence of acute myocardial infarction incidence, all outcomes had moderate certainty of evidence. CONCLUSION Excessive circulating copper levels are associated with stroke, coronary artery disease mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and all-cause mortality with moderate certainty.
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- Huilei Zhao
- Department of Anesthesiology, the Third Hospital of Nanchang, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the People's Hospital of Shangrao, Shangrao, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Cardiology, the Third People's Hospital of Pingxiang, Pingxiang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Sports Rehabilitation, College of Human Kinesiology, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Molecular Mechanism and Translation in Major Cardiovascular Disease, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for RNA Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Guo Q, Ma M, Yu H, Han Y, Zhang D. Dexmedetomidine enables copper homeostasis in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion via ferredoxin 1. Ann Med 2023; 55:2209735. [PMID: 37162502 PMCID: PMC10173798 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2023.2209735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
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Excessive oxygen free radicals and toxic substances are generated in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) process. Dexmedetomidine (DEX), a common anesthetic and sedative drug, can considerably boost glutathione (GSH), which has anti-copper influx effects. Focusing on cuproptosis, the mechanism of DEX in the I/R was revealed. Using the I/R rat model, the effects of DEX and the copper chelator D-penicillamine on cerebral infarct volume, copper levels, mitochondrial respiration and membrane potential, GSH content, and enrichment of cuproptosis functional proteins were examined. The involvement of ferredoxin 1 (FDX1) in the DEX regulatory pathway was verified by overexpressing FDX1 in vitro. DEX could significantly reduce cerebral infarction in rats, reduce copper levels, maintain mitochondrial functions, increase GSH, and reduce the content of key proteins related to cuproptosis. These aspects were replicated in vitro and revealed that FDX1 overexpression partially reversed the impacts of DEX. Together, cuproptosis occurs in the brain I/R process and DEX can enhance cell survival by blocking the primary pathway mediated by FDX1.KEY MESSAGESDexmedetomidine reduces cerebral infarction in the I/R rat models.Dexmedetomidine reduces cuproptosis in the I/R rat models.FDX1, an upstream of protein fatty acylation, mediates regulation of Dexmedetomidine.
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- Qingduo Guo
- Department of Anesthesiology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, P.R. China
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Muñoz-Bravo C, Olmedo P, Gil F, Ruiz-Canela M, Martínez-González MA, Martínez MÁ, Babio N, Fitó M, Del Val JL, Corella D, Sorlí JV, Ros E, Fiol M, Estruch R, Santos-Lozano JM, Arós F, Serra-Majem L, Pintó X, Gómez-Gracia E, Gutiérrez-Bedmar M. Association between serum copper levels and risk of cardiovascular disease: A nested case-control study in the PREDIMED trial. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2023; 33:2199-2208. [PMID: 37580236 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2023.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Certain trace elements have been associated with increased cardiovascular risk. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between serum copper (S-Cu) levels and the risk of a first event of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a population of older adults with high cardiovascular risk. METHODS AND RESULTS We conducted a case-control study nested within the PREDIMED trial. During a median follow-up of 4.8 years, a total of 207 incident cases diagnosed with CVD were matched for sex, age, and intervention group with 436 controls. Personal interviews, reviews of medical records, and validated questionnaires were used to assess known CVD risk factors. Biological serum samples were collected annually. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry analysis was used to determine S-Cu levels. Adjusted odds ratios were calculated using multivariate conditional logistic regression models. All participants had S-Cu levels within the reference values, 750 μg/L to 1450 μg/L. Among men, but not among women, the mean S-Cu concentration was higher in cases 1014.1 μg/L than in controls 959.3 μg/L; (p = 0.004). In men, the multivariable-adjusted odds ratio for CVD was 2.36 (95% CI 1.07-5.20 for the comparison of the highest vs. the lowest quartile; p for trend = 0.02), in women, it was 0.43 (95% CI 0.11-1.70; p for trend = 0.165). CONCLUSION In older Spanish men with high cardiovascular risk, a significant association was observed between high S-Cu levels, but still within the reference values, and an increased risk of a first event of CVD. Our findings suggest a sex difference in CVD risk and S-Cu levels. To confirm this relationship and to analyze the differences observed between men and women, further studies are needed.
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- Carlos Muñoz-Bravo
- Department of Public Health and Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain; Biomedical Research Institute of Malaga (IBIMA), Spain.
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- Department of Legal Medicine, Toxicology, and Physical Anthropology, School of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Legal Medicine, Toxicology, and Physical Anthropology, School of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain; CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain; CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Reus, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Reus, Spain; Human Nutrition Unit, Institud d'Investigació Sanitaria Pere Virgili, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Cardiovascular Risk and Nutrition Research Group. Hospital Del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain
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- Unitat d'Avaluació, Sistemes d'Informació i Qualitat (BASIQ), Gerència Territorial Atenció Primària Barcelona Ciutat, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain; Fundació Institut Universitari per a la Recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Department of Preventive Medicine, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Department of Preventive Medicine, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Lipid Clinic, Endocrinology and Nutrition Service, Institut d'Investigations Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Hospital Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Department of Internal Medicine, IDIBAPS, Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Department of Family Medicine, Research Unit, Distrito Sanitario Atención Primaria Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitario de Álava, Vitoria, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Department of Clinical Sciences & Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
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- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Lipid and Vascular Risk Unit, Internal Medicine Service, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Department of Public Health and Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain; Biomedical Research Institute of Malaga (IBIMA), Spain
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- Department of Public Health and Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain; Biomedical Research Institute of Malaga (IBIMA), Spain; CIBERCV Cardiovascular Diseases, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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Kawahara M, Kato-Negishi M, Tanaka KI. Dietary Trace Elements and the Pathogenesis of Neurodegenerative Diseases. Nutrients 2023; 15:2067. [PMID: 37432185 DOI: 10.3390/nu15092067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Trace elements such as iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and manganese (Mn) are absorbed from food via the gastrointestinal tract, transported into the brain, and play central roles in normal brain functions. An excess of these trace elements often produces reactive oxygen species and damages the brain. Moreover, increasing evidence suggests that the dyshomeostasis of these metals is involved in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, prion diseases, and Lewy body diseases. The disease-related amyloidogenic proteins can regulate metal homeostasis at the synapses, and thus loss of the protective functions of these amyloidogenic proteins causes neurodegeneration. Meanwhile, metal-induced conformational changes of the amyloidogenic proteins contribute to enhancing their neurotoxicity. Moreover, excess Zn and Cu play central roles in the pathogenesis of vascular-type senile dementia. Here, we present an overview of the intake, absorption, and transport of four essential elements (Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn) and one non-essential element (aluminum: Al) in food and their connections with the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases based on metal-protein, and metal-metal cross-talk.
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- Masahiro Kawahara
- Department of Bio-Analytical Chemistry, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Musashino University, Tokyo 202-8585, Japan
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- Department of Bio-Analytical Chemistry, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Musashino University, Tokyo 202-8585, Japan
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- Department of Bio-Analytical Chemistry, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Musashino University, Tokyo 202-8585, Japan
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Chen X, Cai Q, Liang R, Zhang D, Liu X, Zhang M, Xiong Y, Xu M, Liu Q, Li P, Yu P, Shi A. Copper homeostasis and copper-induced cell death in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease and therapeutic strategies. Cell Death Dis 2023; 14:105. [PMID: 36774340 PMCID: PMC9922317 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-023-05639-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 54.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Copper is a vital mineral, and an optimal amount of copper is required to support normal physiologic processes in various systems, including the cardiovascular system. Over the past few decades, copper-induced cell death, named cuproptosis, has become increasingly recognized as an important process mediating the pathogenesis and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including atherosclerosis, stroke, ischemia-reperfusion injury, and heart failure. Therefore, an in-depth understanding of the regulatory mechanisms of cuproptosis in CVD may be useful for improving CVD management. Here, we review the relationship between copper homeostasis and cuproptosis-related pathways in CVD, as well as therapeutic strategies addressing copper-induced cell death in CVD.
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- Xinyue Chen
- The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Food and Nutritional Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Wafic Said Molecular Cardiology Research Laboratory, The Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Pauley Heart Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
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- Faculty of Medicine, St. George University of London, London, UK.
- University of Nicosia Medical School, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus.
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Pan C, He L. Blood Lipids Are Not Specific for Stroke Risk. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:527-528. [PMID: 35235171 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03184-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- Chenchen Pan
- School of Medicine, Taizhou University, No. 1139, Shifu Avenue, Jiaojiang District, Taizhou, 318000, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Medicine, Taizhou University, No. 1139, Shifu Avenue, Jiaojiang District, Taizhou, 318000, Zhejiang, China.
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Escobedo-Monge MF, Barrado E, Parodi-Román J, Escobedo-Monge MA, Torres-Hinojal MC, Marugán-Miguelsanz JM. Copper/Zinc Ratio in Childhood and Adolescence: A Review. Metabolites 2023; 13:metabo13010082. [PMID: 36677007 PMCID: PMC9862945 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13010082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Both copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) are crucial micronutrients for human growth and development. This literature review covered the last five years of available evidence on the Cu/Zn ratio in children and adolescents. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, and Science Direct for publications between 2017 and 2022, especially in English, although publications in other languages with abstracts in English were included. The main terms used were "copper", "zinc", "copper-zinc", and "zinc-copper" ratios. Cu and Zn determinations made in blood, plasma, or serum were included. This review comprises several cross-sectional and case-control studies with substantial results. The bibliographic search generated a compilation of 19 articles, in which 63.2% of the studies mostly reported a significantly higher Cu/Zn ratio, and 57.9% of them informed significantly lower levels of Zn. We conclude that children and adolescents with acute and chronic conditions are at greater risk of developing elevated Cu/Zn ratios, related to altered nutritional, infectious, and inflammatory status.
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- Marlene Fabiola Escobedo-Monge
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid, Avenida Ramón y Cajal, 7, 47005 Valladolid, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-639-590-467
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Science Faculty, Campus Miguel Delibes, University of Valladolid, Calle Paseo de Belén, 7, 47011 Valladolid, Spain
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- Science Faculty, University of Cadiz, Paseo de Carlos III, 28, 11003 Cádiz, Spain
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid, Section of Gastroenterology and Pediatric Nutrition, University Clinical Hospital of Valladolid, Avenida Ramón y Cajal, 7, 47005 Valladolid, Spain
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Isiozor NM, Kunutsor SK, Vogelsang D, Isiozor I, Kauhanen J, Laukkanen JA. Serum copper and the risk of cardiovascular disease death in Finnish men. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2023; 33:151-157. [PMID: 36411215 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2022.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Copper (Cu) is a component of enzymes catalyzing oxidation-reduction reactions. With the persisting burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD), there is evident need to identify biomarkers and potential risk factors for CVD. We therefore examined the association between serum Cu levels and the risk of CVD death in Finnish men and across different body mass index (BMI) categories. METHODS AND RESULTS This Finnish prospective study is based on 1911 men aged 42-60 years who were free of coronary heart disease at baseline. Cu concentrations (mg/l) were determined using atomic absorption spectrometer and categorized into quartiles (<1.0; 1 to <1.1; 1.1 to <1.21; ≥1.21). Participants were categorized into normal weight <25 kg/m2, pre-obesity 25-29.9 kg/m2, and obesity >30 kg/m2. The association between Cu and CVD death was analyzed using multivariable Cox regression models. During a median follow-up of 25.8 years, 358 CVD deaths occurred. The risk of CVD death increased continuously with increasing Cu levels (for non-linearity, p = 0.64). Using the first quartile as reference after adjustment for covariates, the hazard ratios (HR) (95% confidence interval (CI)) for CVD death for Cu concentrations in second, third and fourth quartiles were 1.45(1.05-2.01), 1.69(1.25-2.27), and 1.68(1.23-2.29), respectively. Obese men in the third quartile of serum Cu concentrations had highest risk of CVD death (HR (95%CI) 2.71(1.27-5.78)). CONCLUSION Elevated serum Cu level was associated with increased risk of CVD death across all BMI categories in middle-aged and older Finnish men. Serum Cu may have prognostic implication for CVD mortality risk; however, further studies are needed.
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- Nzechukwu M Isiozor
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.
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- National Institute for Health Research Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Bristol, United Kingdom; Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Musculoskeletal Research Unit, University of Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Netherlands
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- Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Central Finland Health Care District, Department of Internal Medicine, Jyvaskyla, Finland
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Kawahara M, Tanaka KI, Kato-Negishi M. Crosstalk of copper and zinc in the pathogenesis of vascular dementia. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2022; 71:7-15. [PMID: 35903609 PMCID: PMC9309079 DOI: 10.3164/jcbn.22-40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Copper and zinc are essential for normal brain functions. Both are localized in presynaptic vesicles and are secreted into synaptic clefts during neuronal excitation. Despite their significance, excesses of copper and zinc are neurotoxic. In particular, excess zinc after transient global ischemia plays a central role in the ischemia-induced neurodegeneration and pathogenesis of vascular type senile dementia. We previously found that sub-lethal concentrations of copper remarkably exacerbated zinc-induced neurotoxicity, and we investigated the molecular pathways of copper-enhanced zinc-induced neurotoxicity. The endoplasmic reticulum stress pathway, the stress-activated protein kinases/c-Jun amino-terminal kinases pathway, and mitochondrial energy production failure were revealed to be involved in the neurodegenerative processes. Regarding the upstream factors of these pathways, we focused on copper-derived reactive oxygen species and the disruption of calcium homeostasis. Because excess copper and zinc may be present in the synaptic clefts during ischemia, it is possible that secreted copper and copper-induced reactive oxygen species may enhance zinc neurotoxicity and eventually contribute to the pathogenesis of vascular type senile dementia.
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- Masahiro Kawahara
- Department of Bio-Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Musashino University, 1-1-20 Shinmachi, Nishitokyo-shi, Tokyo 202-8585, Japan
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- Department of Bio-Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Musashino University, 1-1-20 Shinmachi, Nishitokyo-shi, Tokyo 202-8585, Japan
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- Department of Bio-Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Musashino University, 1-1-20 Shinmachi, Nishitokyo-shi, Tokyo 202-8585, Japan
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Xu L, Liu Y, Zhao Q, Du H, Gao Y, Bai M, Lv J, Guo Y, Li L, Sun L, Lin X, Chen Z, Chen Y, Zong G. Urinary element profiles and associations with cardiometabolic diseases: A cross-sectional study across ten areas in China. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 205:112535. [PMID: 34896320 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.112535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Existing evidence on the associations of urinary element profiles with related food intake and cardiometabolic diseases has been limited in China. OBJECTIVES To examine the associations of urinary toxic metals and other elements with food intakes and with the prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases. METHODS Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry was used to measure the concentrations of cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), nickel (Ni), aluminum (Al), copper (Cu), and 16 other elements in spot urine samples collected from 19,380 adults in 10 geographically diverse areas of China during 2013-2014. The levels of creatinine-corrected elements were used to analyze their correlations with self-reported dietary intake and associations with prevalent diabetes (n = 1862), stroke (n = 1322) and ischemic heart disease (IHD) (n = 1690). RESULTS Overall, the mean (SD) age was 59.2 (10.1) years with a mean BMI of 24.2 (3.5) kg/m2. Of the 21 elements, the median (IQR) concentrations varied from 0.49 (0.31-0.82) μg/g creatinine for vanadium (V) to 1666 (1189-2321) mg/g creatinine for potassium (K). Nine urinary elements [Cd, As, Ni, lead (Pb), boron (B), magnesium (Mg), rubidium (Rb), strontium (Sr), and cesium (Cs); all rs > 0.20, p < 0.001] were positively correlated with staple food intake, five [Cd, As, selenium (Se), Rb, and Cs; all rs > 0.20, p < 0.001] with animal-sourced food group, and one (Cd; r = 0.21, p < 0.05) with pickled vegetable intake. For diabetes, adjusted prevalence ratios (PRs) per SD of specific element levels were 1.10 [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.03-1.18] for Cd, 1.24 (1.18-1.31) for As, 1.33 (1.27-1.39) for Ni, 1.14 (1.09-1.20) for Al, and 1.24 (1.18-1.30) for Cu. Cd was positively associated with stroke (PR per SD = 1.13, 1.04-1.23), while none of the elements were significantly associated with IHD. CONCLUSION In China, the urinary levels of several toxic metals were significantly associated with the consumption of specific food groups and the risk of cardiometabolic diseases including diabetes and stroke.
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- Lijiao Xu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nutrition, Metabolism and Food Safety, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China; School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100864, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nutrition, Metabolism and Food Safety, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nutrition, Metabolism and Food Safety, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX37LF, UK; Medical Research Council Population Health Research Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX37LF, UK
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nutrition, Metabolism and Food Safety, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nutrition, Metabolism and Food Safety, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100191, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nutrition, Metabolism and Food Safety, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nutrition, Metabolism and Food Safety, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX37LF, UK
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nutrition, Metabolism and Food Safety, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China; School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100864, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nutrition, Metabolism and Food Safety, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200031, China.
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Xu J, Xu G, Fang J. Association Between Serum Copper and Stroke Risk Factors in Adults: Evidence from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011-2016. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:1089-1094. [PMID: 33954867 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02742-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Copper as an essential trace element is hypothesized to be involved in stroke risk. However, the evidence for associations between copper and stroke risk factors such as lipid levels has been mixed. This study aimed to examine the relationships between serum copper and lipid levels among 3425 participants aged 20 years and older from the 2011-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Data on administered questionnaires, serum copper concentrations, and lipid levels (total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol) were used. Associations between serum copper and lipid levels were evaluated using both multivariable linear regression and logistic regression models. In the linear regression models, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels increased with increasing copper concentrations among women. Each 1 unit (μg/dL) increase in serum copper concentrations was associated with roughly 0.11 mg/dL higher total cholesterol (95%CI: 0.04-0.18; P < 0.05) and roughly 0.09 mg/dL higher LDL cholesterol (95%CI: 0.01-0.17; P < 0.05) among women, respectively. Serum copper was positively associated with high LDL cholesterol among women, and the multivariate-adjusted OR (95% CI) for the third quartile of serum copper concentrations was 4.25 (1.15-15.77) compared with the lowest quartile. Moreover, compared with the lowest quartile, the multivariate-adjusted OR (95% CI) for the third quartile of serum copper concentrations was 1.82 (1.16-2.85) for risk of having high total cholesterol among men. No significant association between serum copper and triglycerides levels was observed. These findings suggest that copper may impact stroke health via effects on lipid levels but need to be confirmed with prospective data.
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- Jingang Xu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Dongyang People's Hospital, 60 West Wuning Road, Jinhua, 322100, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dongyang People's Hospital, 60 West Wuning Road, Jinhua, 322100, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dongyang People's Hospital, 60 West Wuning Road, Jinhua, 322100, Zhejiang, China.
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Huang M, Zhu L, Chen Y, Jin Y, Fang Z, Yao Y. Serum/Plasma Zinc Is Apparently Increased in Ischemic Stroke: a Meta-analysis. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:615-623. [PMID: 33825164 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02703-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Zinc (Zn) is found in many neuronal pathways in the brain and has implications for neuromodulation and cerebrovascular disease. However, the association between Zn levels and stroke risk remains controversial. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to explore these relationships. A systematic literature search using PubMed, EMBASE database, and Google Scholar was performed for relevant articles from inception to August 2020. Standardized mean differences (SMDs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were considered the effect sizes and statistical analyses were performed using Stata 12.0. A total of 12 studies involving 1878 cases of stroke and 1754 controls were enrolled. Overall, the meta-analysis demonstrated no significant difference in Zn levels between the stroke group and control group (SMD =-0.18, 95% CI =-0.69 to 0.32, P = 0.480). Subgroup analysis showed that type of stroke had an influence on the Zn levels. A meta-analysis of nine ischemic stroke (IS) studies, which included 1645 cases and 1585 controls, revealed that the Zn levels were significantly higher in IS patients than in controls (SMD (95% CI): 0.61(0.04, 1.19), P = 0.036), but no significant association was found between Zn levels and risk of hemorrhagic stroke (P = 0.113). Egger's test indicated no significant publication bias. This meta-analysis indicates that higher Zn levels may be associated with increased risk of IS; however, these findings should be further confirmed.
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- Mengyun Huang
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Institute of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Wannan Medical College, No. 22, Wenchang Road, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Institute of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Wannan Medical College, No. 22, Wenchang Road, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Institute of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Wannan Medical College, No. 22, Wenchang Road, Wuhu, 241002, China
- Department of Social Medicine and Maternal & Child Health, School of Public Health, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Institute of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Wannan Medical College, No. 22, Wenchang Road, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Institute of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Wannan Medical College, No. 22, Wenchang Road, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Institute of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Wannan Medical College, No. 22, Wenchang Road, Wuhu, 241002, China.
- Department of Medicine, Anhui College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 18, Wuxia Shanxi Road, Wuhu, 241003, China.
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Dietary Copper Intake and Risk of Stroke in Adults: A Case-Control Study Based on National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013-2018. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14030409. [PMID: 35276768 PMCID: PMC8839334 DOI: 10.3390/nu14030409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The association between dietary copper intake and the risk of stroke is unknown. We included a total of 10,550 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013−2018. Two 24-h dietary recalls and a standard questionnaire were used to determine copper intake and stroke, respectively. We used logistic regression models to estimate the associations between dietary copper intake and the risk of stroke. The nearest-neighbor propensity score matching (PSM) with a ratio of 1:2 was used to reduce selection bias. The non-linear relationship was explored with restricted cubic splines (RCS). The correlation between copper intake and baseline characteristics was detected by the Pearson correlation coefficient. The median dietary copper intake was 1.072 mg/day (IQR = 1.42−0.799). Approximately 3.8% (399) of the participants had a history of stroke. A multivariate logistic regression analysis before and after matching showed that subjects in the higher quartile had significantly lower odds of stroke compared with subjects in the first quartile of copper intake. A stratified analysis showed that copper intake was a significant protective factor for women, individuals <65 years old, individuals with hypertension, individuals who smoke, and diabetic stroke patients. The RCS models showed an L-shaped nonlinear relationship (p for nonlinear < 0.001) between copper intake and stroke. Our results suggested that increased dietary copper intake was associated with a lower risk of stroke.
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Pluta R, Kiś J, Januszewski S, Jabłoński M, Czuczwar SJ. Cross-Talk between Amyloid, Tau Protein and Free Radicals in Post-Ischemic Brain Neurodegeneration in the Form of Alzheimer’s Disease Proteinopathy. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11010146. [PMID: 35052650 PMCID: PMC8772936 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11010146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Recent years have seen remarkable progress in research into free radicals oxidative stress, particularly in the context of post-ischemic recirculation brain injury. Oxidative stress in post-ischemic tissues violates the integrity of the genome, causing DNA damage, death of neuronal, glial and vascular cells, and impaired neurological outcome after brain ischemia. Indeed, it is now known that DNA damage and repair play a key role in post-stroke white and gray matter remodeling, and restoring the integrity of the blood-brain barrier. This review will present one of the newly characterized mechanisms that emerged with genomic and proteomic development that led to brain ischemia to a new level of post-ischemic neuropathological mechanisms, such as the presence of amyloid plaques and the development of neurofibrillary tangles, which further exacerbate oxidative stress. Finally, we hypothesize that modified amyloid and the tau protein, along with the oxidative stress generated, are new key elements in the vicious circle important in the development of post-ischemic neurodegeneration in a type of Alzheimer’s disease proteinopathy.
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- Ryszard Pluta
- Laboratory of Ischemic and Neurodegenerative Brain Research, Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, Pawińskiego 5 Str., 02-106 Warsaw, Poland;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-22-608-6540
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- Department of Urology, 1st Military Clinical Hospital with the Outpatient Clinic, Al. Racławickie 23, 20-049 Lublin, Poland;
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- Laboratory of Ischemic and Neurodegenerative Brain Research, Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, Pawińskiego 5 Str., 02-106 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Orthopedics, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8 Str., 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8b Str., 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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Lin MC, Liu CC, Liao CS, Ro JH. Neuroprotective Effect of Quercetin during Cerebral Ischemic Injury Involves Regulation of Essential Elements, Transition Metals, Cu/Zn Ratio, and Antioxidant Activity. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26206128. [PMID: 34684707 PMCID: PMC8538157 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26206128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Cerebral ischemia results in increased oxidative stress in the affected brain. Accumulating evidence suggests that quercetin possesses anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The essential elements magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), selenium (Se), and transition metal iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and antioxidants superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) are required for brain functions. This study investigates whether the neuroprotective effects of quercetin on the ipsilateral brain cortex involve altered levels of essential trace metals, the Cu/Zn ratio, and antioxidant activity. Rats were intraperitoneally administered quercetin (20 mg/kg) once daily for 10 days before ischemic surgery. Cerebral ischemia was induced by ligation of the right middle cerebral artery and the right common carotid artery for 1 h. The ipsilateral brain cortex was homogenized and the supernatant was collected for biochemical analysis. Results show that rats pretreated with quercetin before ischemia significantly increased Mg, Zn, Se, SOD, and CAT levels, while the malondialdehyde, Fe, Cu, and the Cu/Zn ratio clearly decreased as compared to the untreated ligation subject. Taken together, our findings suggest that the mechanisms underlying the neuroprotective effects of quercetin during cerebral ischemic injury involve the modulation of essential elements, transition metals, Cu/Zn ratio, and antioxidant activity.
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- Ming-Cheng Lin
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taichung 406053, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (M.-C.L.); (J.-H.R.); Tel.: +886-4-2239-1647 (M.-C.L.); +886-4-2463-2000 (J.-H.R.)
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- Department of Nursing, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taichung 404336, Taiwan;
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- Laboratory Department, Chung-Kang Branch, Cheng-Ching General Hospital, Taichung 407211, Taiwan;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chung-Kang Branch, Cheng-Ching Hospital, Taichung 407211, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (M.-C.L.); (J.-H.R.); Tel.: +886-4-2239-1647 (M.-C.L.); +886-4-2463-2000 (J.-H.R.)
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Tan QH, Liu L, Huang YQ, Yu YL, Huang JY, Chen CL, Tang ST, Feng YQ. Relationship Between Change in Serum Uric Acid and Ischemic Stroke in Chinese Hypertensive Patients. Front Cardiovasc Med 2021; 8:717128. [PMID: 34621799 PMCID: PMC8490735 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.717128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background: Limited studies focused on the association between serum uric acid (SUA) change with ischemic stroke, and their results remain controversial. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between change in SUA with ischemic stroke among hypertensive patients. Method: This was a retrospective cohort study. We recruited adult hypertensive patients who had two consecutive measurements of SUA levels from 2013 to 2014 and reported no history of stroke. Change in SUA was assessed as SUA concentration measured in 2014 minus SUA concentration in 2013. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The Kaplan–Meier analysis and log-rank test were performed to quantify the difference in cumulative event rate. Additionally, subgroup analysis and interaction tests were conducted to investigate heterogeneity. Results: A total of 4,628 hypertensive patients were included, and 93 cases of ischemic stroke occurred during the mean follow-up time of 3.14 years. Participants were categorized into three groups according to their SUA change tertiles [low (SUA decrease substantially): <-32.6 μmol/L; middle (SUA stable): ≥-32.6 μmol/L, <40.2 μmol/L; high (SUA increase substantially): ≥40.2 μmol/L]. In the fully adjusted model, setting the SUA stable group as reference, participants in the SUA increase substantially group had a significantly elevated risk of ischemic stroke [HR (95% CI), 1.76 (1.01, 3.06), P = 0.0451], but for the SUA decrease substantially group, the hazard effect was insignificant [HR (95% CI), 1.31 (0.75, 2.28), P = 0.3353]. Age played an interactive role in the relationship between SUA change and ischemic stroke. Younger participants (age < 65 years) tended to have a higher risk of ischemic stroke when SUA increase substantially. Conclusion: SUA increase substantially was significantly correlated with an elevated risk of ischemic stroke among patients with hypertension.
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- Qiu-Hong Tan
- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Community Health Center of Liaobu County, Dongguan, China
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- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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Chang J, Zhang Y, Shen N, Zhou J, Zhang H. MiR-129-5p prevents depressive-like behaviors by targeting MAPK1 to suppress inflammation. Exp Brain Res 2021; 239:3359-3370. [PMID: 34482419 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-021-06203-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Depression is a complex etiological disease with limited effective treatments. Previous studies have indicated the involvement of miRNAs in the pathophysiology of mood disorders. In this study, we focused on the role and mechanisms of miR-129-5p in depression by successfully constructing mice models of depressive-like behavior via chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) exposure. Herein, miR-129-5p expression was decreased in the hippocampus of CUMS mice model. Upregulation of miR-129-5p reduced depressive-like behaviors of CUMS mice, as revealed in sucrose preference test, novelty suppressed feeding test, forced swim test, tail suspension test, social interaction test. MiR-129-5p upregulation decreased the concentrations and protein levels of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-1β and TNF-α), indicating the inhibitory role of miR-129-5p in inflammation. Furthermore, miR-129-5p was identified to target MAPK1. MAPK1 was negatively regulated by miR-129-5p, and silencing of MAPK1 attenuated depressive-like behaviors in CUMS mice. Moreover, MAPK1 downregulation decreased inflammation in the hippocampus of CUMS mice. Upregulation of MAPK1 reversed the suppressive effects of miR-129-5p upregulation on depressive-like behaviors and inflammation in CUMS mice. In conclusion, the current study identified that miR-129-5p reduces depressive-like behaviors and suppresses inflammation by targeting MAPK1 in CUMS mice, offering a novel molecular interpretation for depression prevention.
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- Jie Chang
- The Third Department of Psychiatry, Huai'an No. 3 People's Hospital, 272 Huaihai West Road, Huaian, Jiangsu, China
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- The Third Department of Psychiatry, Huai'an No. 3 People's Hospital, 272 Huaihai West Road, Huaian, Jiangsu, China.
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- The Third Department of Psychiatry, Huai'an No. 3 People's Hospital, 272 Huaihai West Road, Huaian, Jiangsu, China.
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- The Third Department of Psychiatry, Huai'an No. 3 People's Hospital, 272 Huaihai West Road, Huaian, Jiangsu, China
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- The Third Department of Psychiatry, Huai'an No. 3 People's Hospital, 272 Huaihai West Road, Huaian, Jiangsu, China
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Kawahara M, Tanaka KI, Kato-Negishi M. Copper as a Collaborative Partner of Zinc-Induced Neurotoxicity in the Pathogenesis of Vascular Dementia. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22147242. [PMID: 34298862 PMCID: PMC8305384 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22147242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Copper is an essential trace element and possesses critical roles in various brain functions. A considerable amount of copper accumulates in the synapse and is secreted in neuronal firings in a manner similar to zinc. Synaptic copper and zinc modulate neuronal transmission and contribute to information processing. It has been established that excess zinc secreted during transient global ischemia plays central roles in ischemia-induced neuronal death and the pathogenesis of vascular dementia. We found that a low concentration of copper exacerbates zinc-induced neurotoxicity, and we have demonstrated the involvement of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress pathway, the stress-activated protein kinases/c-Jun amino-terminal kinases (SAPK/JNK) signaling pathway, and copper-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. On the basis of our results and other studies, we discuss the collaborative roles of copper in zinc-induced neurotoxicity in the synapse and the contribution of copper to the pathogenesis of vascular dementia.
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Selenium, Copper, Zinc Concentrations and Cu/Zn, Cu/Se Molar Ratios in the Serum of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke in Northeastern Poland-A New Insight into Stroke Pathophysiology. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13072139. [PMID: 34206577 PMCID: PMC8308373 DOI: 10.3390/nu13072139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background: In recent years, trace elements (TEs) have gained considerable attention in the course of treatment and diagnosis of ischemic stroke. The purpose of the conducted research was to determine the trace mineral status (Se, Cu, Zn, Cu/Zn ratio, and Cu/Se ratio) in patients with acute ischemic stroke compared to the population of healthy people in the northeastern region of Poland. Materials and methods: 141 patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and 69 healthy control subjects were examined. The serum concentrations of mineral components were assessed by the atomic absorption spectrometry method. Clinical parameters were updated based on medical records. Results: The serum Se and Zn concentrations were significantly decreased (p < 0.0001; p < 0.0001) in patients with AIS compared with healthy control subjects. However, no significant differences were revealed in terms of the serum Cu concentration (p = 0.283). As expected, we found that the serum Cu/Zn and Cu/Se molar ratios were significantly higher (p = 0.001; p < 0.0001) in patients with AIS compared with healthy control subjects. Conclusions: Disturbed metal homeostasis is a significant contributor to AIS pathogenesis. Furthermore, marked disruption of the serum Cu/Zn and Cu/Se molar ratios could serve as a valuable indicator of AIS patients’ nutritional status and oxidative stress levels.
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Liu C, Liao Y, Zhu Z, Yang L, Zhang Q, Li L. The association between serum copper concentrations and elevated blood pressure in US children and adolescents: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2016. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2021; 21:57. [PMID: 33509096 PMCID: PMC7845002 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-021-01880-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Copper is an essential trace metal with potential interest for cardiovascular effects. Few studies have explored the association between copper and blood pressure in children and adolescents. METHOD We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 1242 children and adolescents aged 8-17 years who participated in the 2011 to 2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Using 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, elevated blood pressure (EBP) was defined as a mean systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure (BP) ≥ 90th percentile for sex, age, and height for children aged 1-12 years and systolic BP ≥ 120 mmHg or diastolic BP ≥ 80 mmHg for adolescent age 13-17 years. Mean serum copper was 114.17 μg/dL. RESULTS After multiple adjustments, dose-response analyses revealed that EBP was associated with progressively higher serum copper concentrations in a nonlinear trend. In comparison with the lowest quartile of serum copper concentrations, the adjusted odds of EBP for the highest quartile was 5.26 (95% confidence interval, 2.76-10.03). CONCLUSION Our results suggested that high serum copper concentrations were significantly associated with EBP in US children and adolescents.
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- Changsong Liu
- Department of Cardiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401120, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, 518000, China
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- Department of Huiqiao Building, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401120, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401120, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401120, China. .,The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 1 Shuanghu Branch Road, Yubei District, Chongqing, China.
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