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Zhang L, Gu J, Wang S, He F, Gong K. Identification of key differential genes in intimal hyperplasia induced by left carotid artery ligation. PeerJ 2022; 10:e13436. [PMID: 35586138 PMCID: PMC9109685 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background Intimal hyperplasia is a common pathological process of restenosis following angioplasty, atherosclerosis, pulmonary hypertension, vein graft stenosis, and other proliferative diseases. This study aims to screen for potential novel gene targets and mechanisms related to vascular intimal hyperplasia through an integrated microarray analysis of the Gene Expression Omnibus Database (GEO) database. Material and Methods The gene expression profile of the GSE56143 dataset was downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. Functional enrichment analysis, protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis, and the transcription factor (TF)-target gene regulatory network were used to reveal the biological functions of differential genes (DEGs). Furthermore, the expression levels of the top 10 key DEGs were verified at the mRNA and protein level in the carotid artery 7 days after ligation. Results A total of 373 DEGs (199 upregulated DEGs and 174 downregulated DEGs) were screened. These DEGs were significantly enriched in biological processes, including immune system process, cell adhesion, and several pathways, which were mainly associated with cell adhesion molecules and the regulation of the actin cytoskeleton. The top 10 key DEGs (Ptprc, Fn1, Tyrobp, Emr1, Itgb2, Itgax, CD44, Ctss, Ly86, and Aif1) acted as key genes in the PPI network. The verification of these key DEGs at the mRNA and protein levels was consistent with the results of the above-mentioned bioinformatics analysis. Conclusion The present study identified key genes and pathways involved in intimal hyperplasia induced by carotid artery ligation. These results improved our understanding of the mechanisms underlying the development of intimal hyperplasia and provided candidate targets.
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- Lina Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Northern Jiangsu Peopleâs Hospital, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Paul S, Gangwar A, Bhargava K, Ahmad Y. D4F prophylaxis enables redox and energy homeostasis while preventing inflammation during hypoxia exposure. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 133:111083. [PMID: 33378979 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.111083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Apo-A1 is correlated with conditions like hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular diseases, high altitude pulmonary edema and etc. where hypoxia constitutes an important facet.Hypoxia causes oxidative stress, vaso-destructive and inflammatory outcomes.Apo-A1 is reported to have vasoprotective, anti-oxidative, anti-apoptotic, and anti-inflammatory effects. However, effects of Apo-A1 augmentation during hypoxia exposure are unknown.In this study, we investigated the effects of exogenously supplementing Apo-A1-mimetic peptide on SD rats during hypoxia exposure. For easing the processes of delivery, absorption and bio-availability, Apo-A1 mimetic peptide D4F was used. The rats were given 10 mg/kg BW dose (i.p.) of D4F for 7 days and then exposed to hypoxia. D4F was observed to attenuate both oxidative stress and inflammation during hypoxic exposure. D4F improved energy homeostasis during hypoxic exposure. D4F did not affect HIF-1a levels during hypoxia but increased MnSOD levels while decreasing CRP and Apo-B levels. D4F showed promise as a prophylactic against hypoxia exposure.
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- Subhojit Paul
- Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences (DIPAS), Defence R&D Organization (DRDO), Timarpur, New Delhi, 110054, India
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- Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences (DIPAS), Defence R&D Organization (DRDO), Timarpur, New Delhi, 110054, India
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- Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences (DIPAS), Defence R&D Organization (DRDO), Timarpur, New Delhi, 110054, India
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- Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences (DIPAS), Defence R&D Organization (DRDO), Timarpur, New Delhi, 110054, India.
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Liu D, Wu M, Du Q, Ding Z, Qian M, Tong Z, Xu W, Zhang L, Chang H, Wang Y, Huang C, Lin D. The apolipoprotein A-I mimetic peptide, D-4F, restrains neointimal formation through heme oxygenase-1 up-regulation. J Cell Mol Med 2017; 21:3810-3820. [PMID: 28767201 PMCID: PMC5706511 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.13290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2016] [Accepted: 05/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Dâ4F, an apolipoprotein AâI (apoAâI) mimetic peptide, possesses distinctly antiâatherogenic effects. However, the biological functions and mechanisms of Dâ4F on the hyperplasia of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) remain unclear. This study aimed to determine its roles in the proliferation and migration of VSMCs. In vitro, Dâ4F inhibited VSMC proliferation and migration induced by oxâLDL in a doseâdependent manner. Dâ4F upâregulated heme oxygenaseâ1 (HOâ1) expression in VSMCs, and the PI3K/Akt/AMPâactivated protein kinase (AMPK) pathway was involved in these processes. HOâ1 downâregulation with siRNA or inhibition with zinc protoporphyrin (Znpp) impaired the protective effects of Dâ4F on the oxidative stress and the proliferation and migration of VSMCs. Moreover, downâregulation of ATPâbinding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) abolished the activation of Akt and AMPK, the upâregulation of HOâ1 and the antiâoxidative effects of Dâ4F. In vivo, Dâ4F restrained neointimal formation and oxidative stress of carotid arteries in balloonâinjured Sprague Dawley rats. And inhibition of HOâ1 with Znpp decreased the inhibitory effects of Dâ4F on neointimal formation and ROS production in arteries. In conclusion, Dâ4F inhibited VSMC proliferation and migration in vitro and neointimal formation in vivo through HOâ1 upâregulation, which provided a novel prophylactic and therapeutic strategy for antiârestenosis of arteries.
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- Donghui Liu
- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.,Union Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.,Union Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.,Union Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- High-field NMR Research Center, MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen, China
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- High-field NMR Research Center, MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To examine the current and future therapeutic option of HDL-based therapies. RECENT FINDINGS The inverse association between plasma level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is strong and coherent across the population studied. In-vitro and in-vivo studies show the strong biological plausibility for HDL as a therapeutic target. Mendelian randomization does not support HDL-C as a causal (protective) cardiovascular risk factor, and clinical data does not support the concept that raising HDL-cholesterol mass alters the outcomes. Better biomarkers of HDL function are being examined in the clinical trials. These include cellular cholesterol efflux, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, effects on vascular endothelial cells (inflammation and nitric oxide release) and endothelial progenitor cells. Novel therapeutic agents that alter HDL function are in advanced phase 3 trials and in early preclinical trials. These include inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein, reconstituted proteoliposomes, apolipoprotein A-I and HDL mimetic peptides and small molecules that increase apo A-I production rate. SUMMARY Targeting HDL-C has, to date, not led to changes in the cardiovascular outcomes. Novel therapeutic advances target the HDL function. In keeping with the recent 2013 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Guideline on the treatment of blood cholesterol to reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk in adults, the major focus of prevention lies with LDL-cholesterol reduction.
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- Anouar Hafiane
- McGill University Health Center/Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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