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Knopp T, Jung R, Wild J, Bochenek ML, Efentakis P, Lehmann A, Bieler T, Garlapati V, Richter C, Molitor M, Perius K, Finger S, Lagrange J, Ghasemi I, Zifkos K, Kommoss KS, Masri J, Reißig S, Randriamboavonjy V, Wunderlich T, Hövelmeyer N, Weber ANR, Mufazalov IA, Bosmann M, Bechmann I, Fleming I, Oelze M, Daiber A, Münzel T, Schäfer K, Wenzel P, Waisman A, Karbach S. Myeloid cell-derived interleukin-6 induces vascular dysfunction and vascular and systemic inflammation. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL OPEN 2024; 4:oeae046. [PMID: 39015379 PMCID: PMC11250217 DOI: 10.1093/ehjopen/oeae046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
Abstract
Aims The cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6) plays a central role in the inflammation cascade as well as cardiovascular disease progression. Since myeloid cells are a primary source of IL-6 formation, we aimed to generate a mouse model to study the role of myeloid cell-derived IL-6 in vascular disease. Methods and results Interleukin-6-overexpressing (IL-6OE) mice were generated and crossed with LysM-Cre mice, to generate mice (LysM-IL-6OE mice) overexpressing the cytokine in myeloid cells. Eight- to 12-week-old LysM-IL-6OE mice spontaneously developed inflammatory colitis and significantly impaired endothelium-dependent aortic relaxation, increased aortic reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation, and vascular dysfunction in resistance vessels. The latter phenotype was associated with decreased survival. Vascular dysfunction was accompanied by a significant accumulation of neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages in the aorta, increased myeloid cell reactivity (elevated ROS production), and vascular fibrosis associated with phenotypic changes in vascular smooth muscle cells. In addition to elevated Mcp1 and Cxcl1 mRNA levels, aortae from LysM-IL-6OE mice expressed higher levels of inducible NO synthase and endothelin-1, thus partially accounting for vascular dysfunction, whereas systemic blood pressure alterations were not observed. Bone marrow (BM) transplantation experiments revealed that vascular dysfunction and ROS formation were driven by BM cell-derived IL-6 in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion Mice with conditional overexpression of IL-6 in myeloid cells show systemic and vascular inflammation as well as endothelial dysfunction. A decrease in circulating IL-6 levels by replacing IL-6-producing myeloid cells in the BM improved vascular dysfunction in this model, underpinning the relevant role of IL-6 in vascular disease.
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- Tanja Knopp
- Department of Cardiology—Cardiology I, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), University Medical Center Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology—Cardiology I, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), University Medical Center Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- Institute of Molecular Medicine, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology—Cardiology I, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), University Medical Center Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner site Rhine-Main, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology—Cardiology I, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), University Medical Center Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner site Rhine-Main, Germany
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology—Cardiology I, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), University Medical Center Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology—Cardiology I, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), University Medical Center Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), University Medical Center Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Institute of Anatomy, University Medical Center Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- Institute of Neuroradiology, University Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology—Cardiology I, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), University Medical Center Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner site Rhine-Main, Germany
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- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), University Medical Center Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), University Medical Center Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), University Medical Center Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), University Medical Center Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), University Medical Center Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- Research Center for Immunotherapy, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Innate Immunity, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), University Medical Center Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- Department of Medicine, Pulmonary Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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- Institute of Anatomy, University Medical Center Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner site Rhine-Main, Germany
- Institute for Vascular Signalling, Centre for Molecular Medicine, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology—Cardiology I, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology—Cardiology I, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology—Cardiology I, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), University Medical Center Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner site Rhine-Main, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology—Cardiology I, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner site Rhine-Main, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology—Cardiology I, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), University Medical Center Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner site Rhine-Main, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- Research Center for Immunotherapy, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology—Cardiology I, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), University Medical Center Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany
- German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner site Rhine-Main, Germany
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Zhang Z, Yang Z, Wang S, Wang X, Mao J. Decoding ferroptosis: Revealing the hidden assassin behind cardiovascular diseases. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 176:116761. [PMID: 38788596 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
Abstract
The discovery of regulatory cell death processes has driven innovation in cardiovascular disease (CVD) therapeutic strategies. Over the past decade, ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of regulated cell death driven by excessive lipid peroxidation, has been shown to drive the development of multiple CVDs. This review provides insights into the evolution of the concept of ferroptosis, the similarities and differences with traditional modes of programmed cell death (e.g., apoptosis, autophagy, and necrosis), as well as the core regulatory mechanisms of ferroptosis (including cystine/glutamate transporter blockade, imbalance of iron metabolism, and lipid peroxidation). In addition, it provides not only a detailed review of the role of ferroptosis and its therapeutic potential in widely studied CVDs such as coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, myocardial infarction, myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and aortic aneurysm but also an overview of the phenomenon and therapeutic perspectives of ferroptosis in lesser-addressed CVDs such as cardiac valvulopathy, pulmonary hypertension, and sickle cell disease. This article aims to integrate this knowledge to provide a comprehensive view of ferroptosis in a wide range of CVDs and to drive innovation and progress in therapeutic strategies in this field.
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- Zeyu Zhang
- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China; Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China; Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China.
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China.
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Xu F, Chen H, Zhou C, Zang T, Wang R, Shen S, Li C, Yu Y, Pei Z, Shen L, Qian J, Ge J. Targeting deubiquitinase OTUB1 protects vascular smooth muscle cells in atherosclerosis by modulating PDGFRβ. Front Med 2024; 18:465-483. [PMID: 38644399 DOI: 10.1007/s11684-024-1056-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Atherosclerosis is a chronic artery disease that causes various types of cardiovascular dysfunction. Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), the main components of atherosclerotic plaque, switch from contractile to synthetic phenotypes during atherogenesis. Ubiquitylation is crucial in regulating VSMC phenotypes in atherosclerosis, and it can be reversely regulated by deubiquitinases. However, the specific effects of deubiquitinases on atherosclerosis have not been thoroughly elucidated. In this study, RNAi screening in human aortic smooth muscle cells was performed to explore the effects of OTU family deubiquitinases, which revealed that silencing OTUB1 inhibited PDGF-BB-stimulated VSMC phenotype switch. Further in vivo studies using Apoe-/- mice revealed that knockdown of OTUB1 in VSMCs alleviated atherosclerosis plaque burden in the advanced stage and led to a stable plaque phenotype. Moreover, VSMC proliferation and migration upon PDGF-BB stimulation could be inhibited by silencing OTUB1 in vitro. Unbiased RNA-sequencing data indicated that knocking down OTUB1 influenced VSMC differentiation, adhesion, and proliferation. Mass spectrometry of ubiquitinated protein confirmed that proteins related to cell growth and migration were differentially ubiquitylated. Mechanistically, we found that OTUB1 recognized the K707 residue ubiquitylation of PDGFRβ with its catalytic triad, thereby reducing the K48-linked ubiquitylation of PDGFRβ. Inhibiting OTUB1 in VSMCs could promote PDGFRβ degradation via the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway, so it was beneficial in preventing VSMCs' phenotype switch. These findings revealed that knocking down OTUB1 ameliorated VSMCs' phenotype switch and atherosclerosis progression, indicating that OTUB1 could be a valuable translational therapeutic target in the future.
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- Fei Xu
- Department of Cardiology and Laboratory of Heart Valve Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Research Unit of Cardiovascular Techniques and Devices, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Shanghai, 200032, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine & Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine (19MC1910300), Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Research Unit of Cardiovascular Techniques and Devices, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Shanghai, 200032, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine & Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine (19MC1910300), Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Research Unit of Cardiovascular Techniques and Devices, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Shanghai, 200032, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine & Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine (19MC1910300), Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Research Unit of Cardiovascular Techniques and Devices, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Shanghai, 200032, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine & Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine (19MC1910300), Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Research Unit of Cardiovascular Techniques and Devices, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Shanghai, 200032, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine & Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine (19MC1910300), Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Research Unit of Cardiovascular Techniques and Devices, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Shanghai, 200032, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine & Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine (19MC1910300), Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Research Unit of Cardiovascular Techniques and Devices, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Shanghai, 200032, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine & Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine (19MC1910300), Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Research Unit of Cardiovascular Techniques and Devices, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Shanghai, 200032, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine & Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine (19MC1910300), Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Research Unit of Cardiovascular Techniques and Devices, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China
- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Shanghai, 200032, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine & Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine (19MC1910300), Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Research Unit of Cardiovascular Techniques and Devices, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China.
- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Shanghai, 200032, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine & Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine (19MC1910300), Shanghai, 200032, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Research Unit of Cardiovascular Techniques and Devices, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China.
- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Shanghai, 200032, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine & Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine (19MC1910300), Shanghai, 200032, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Research Unit of Cardiovascular Techniques and Devices, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200032, China.
- Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Shanghai, 200032, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine & Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine (19MC1910300), Shanghai, 200032, China.
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Baumer Y, Singh K, Baez AS, Gutierrez-Huerta CA, Chen L, Igboko M, Turner BS, Yeboah JA, Reger RN, Ortiz-Whittingham LR, Bleck CK, Mitchell VM, Collins BS, Pirooznia M, Dagur PK, Allan DS, Muallem-Schwartz D, Childs RW, Powell-Wiley TM. Social Determinants modulate NK cell activity via obesity, LDL, and DUSP1 signaling. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.09.12.556825. [PMID: 37745366 PMCID: PMC10515802 DOI: 10.1101/2023.09.12.556825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Adverse social determinants of health (aSDoH) are associated with obesity and related comorbidities like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Obesity is also associated with natural killer cell (NK) dysregulation, suggesting a potential mechanistic link. Therefore, we measured NK phenotypes and function in a cohort of African-American (AA) women from resource-limited neighborhoods. Obesity was associated with reduced NK cytotoxicity and a shift towards a regulatory phenotype. In vitro, LDL promoted NK dysfunction, implicating hyperlipidemia as a mediator of obesity-related immune dysregulation. Dual specific phosphatase 1 (DUSP1) was induced by LDL and was upregulated in NK cells from subjects with obesity, implicating DUSP1 in obesity-mediated NK dysfunction. In vitro, DUSP1 repressed LAMP1/CD107a, depleting NK cells of functional lysosomes to prevent degranulation and cytokine secretion. Together, these data provide novel mechanistic links between aSDoH, obesity, and immune dysregulation that could be leveraged to improve outcomes in marginalized populations.
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- Yvonne Baumer
- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Bioinformatics and Computational Core Facility, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Section of Transplantation Immunotherapy, Cellular and Molecular Therapeutics Branch, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Section of Transplantation Immunotherapy, Cellular and Molecular Therapeutics Branch, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Section of Transplantation Immunotherapy, Cellular and Molecular Therapeutics Branch, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Electron Microscopy Core Facility, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Bioinformatics and Computational Core Facility, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Flow Cytometry Core, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Section of Transplantation Immunotherapy, Cellular and Molecular Therapeutics Branch, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Section of Transplantation Immunotherapy, Cellular and Molecular Therapeutics Branch, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Intramural Research Program, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Dergunova LV, Vinogradina MA, Filippenkov IB, Limborska SA, Dergunov AD. Circular RNAs Variously Participate in Coronary Atherogenesis. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:6682-6700. [PMID: 37623241 PMCID: PMC10453518 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45080422] [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: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Over the past decade, numerous studies have shown that circular RNAs (circRNAs) play a significant role in coronary artery atherogenesis and other cardiovascular diseases. They belong to the class of non-coding RNAs and arise as a result of non-canonical splicing of premature RNA, which results in the formation of closed single-stranded circRNA molecules that lack 5'-end caps and 3'-end poly(A) tails. circRNAs have broad post-transcriptional regulatory activity. Acting as a sponge for miRNAs, circRNAs compete with mRNAs for binding to miRNAs, acting as competing endogenous RNAs. Numerous circRNAs are involved in the circRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory axes associated with the pathogenesis of cardiomyopathy, chronic heart failure, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease. Recent studies have shown that сirc_0001445, circ_0000345, circ_0093887, сircSmoc1-2, and circ_0003423 are involved in the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease (CAD) with an atheroprotective effect, while circ_0002984, circ_0029589, circ_0124644, circ_0091822, and circ_0050486 possess a proatherogenic effect. With their high resistance to endonucleases, circRNAs are promising diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets. This review aims to provide updated information on the involvement of atherogenesis-related circRNAs in the pathogenesis of CAD. We also discuss the main modern approaches to detecting and studying circRNA-miRNA-mRNA interactions, as well as the prospects for using circRNAs as biomarkers and therapeutic targets for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
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- Liudmila V. Dergunova
- Laboratory of Human Molecular Genetics, National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”, Kurchatov Sq. 2, Moscow 123182, Russia; (M.A.V.); (I.B.F.); (S.A.L.)
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- Laboratory of Human Molecular Genetics, National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”, Kurchatov Sq. 2, Moscow 123182, Russia; (M.A.V.); (I.B.F.); (S.A.L.)
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- Laboratory of Human Molecular Genetics, National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”, Kurchatov Sq. 2, Moscow 123182, Russia; (M.A.V.); (I.B.F.); (S.A.L.)
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- Laboratory of Human Molecular Genetics, National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”, Kurchatov Sq. 2, Moscow 123182, Russia; (M.A.V.); (I.B.F.); (S.A.L.)
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- Laboratory of Structural Fundamentals of Lipoprotein Metabolism, National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine, Petroverigsky Street 10, Moscow 101990, Russia;
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Emerging roles of ferroptosis in cardiovascular diseases. Cell Death Dis 2022; 8:394. [PMID: 36127318 PMCID: PMC9488879 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-022-01183-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The mechanism of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is complex and threatens human health. Cardiomyocyte death is an important participant in the pathophysiological basis of CVDs. Ferroptosis is a new type of iron-dependent programmed cell death caused by excessive accumulation of iron-dependent lipid peroxides and reactive oxygen species (ROS) and abnormal iron metabolism. Ferroptosis differs from other known cell death pathways, such as apoptosis, necrosis, necroptosis, autophagy and pyroptosis. Several compounds have been shown to induce or inhibit ferroptosis by regulating related key factors or signalling pathways. Recent studies have confirmed that ferroptosis is associated with the development of diverse CVDs and may be a potential therapeutic drug target for CVDs. In this review, we summarize the characteristics and related mechanisms of ferroptosis and focus on its role in CVDs, with the goal of inspiring novel treatment strategies.
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Guo Y, Zhang W, Zhou X, Zhao S, Wang J, Guo Y, Liao Y, Lu H, Liu J, Cai Y, Wu J, Shen M. Roles of Ferroptosis in Cardiovascular Diseases. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:911564. [PMID: 35677693 PMCID: PMC9168067 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.911564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent regulated cell death characterized by lipid peroxidation and iron overload, which is different from other types of programmed cell death, including apoptosis, necroptosis, autophagy, and pyroptosis. Over the past years, emerging studies have shown a close relation between ferroptosis and various cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, acute myocardial infarction, ischemia/reperfusion injury, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure. Herein, we will review the contributions of ferroptosis to multiple cardiovascular diseases and the related targets. Further, we discuss the potential ferroptosis-targeting strategies for treating different cardiovascular diseases.
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- Yuting Guo
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Cardiology, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hosptial, Hainan Geriatric Disease Clinical Medical Research Center, Hainan Branch of China Geriatric Disease Clinical Research Center, Hainan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Second Medical Center, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Cardiology, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hosptial, Hainan Geriatric Disease Clinical Medical Research Center, Hainan Branch of China Geriatric Disease Clinical Research Center, Hainan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hosptial, Hainan Geriatric Disease Clinical Medical Research Center, Hainan Branch of China Geriatric Disease Clinical Research Center, Hainan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hosptial, Hainan Geriatric Disease Clinical Medical Research Center, Hainan Branch of China Geriatric Disease Clinical Research Center, Hainan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hosptial, Hainan Geriatric Disease Clinical Medical Research Center, Hainan Branch of China Geriatric Disease Clinical Research Center, Hainan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hosptial, Hainan Geriatric Disease Clinical Medical Research Center, Hainan Branch of China Geriatric Disease Clinical Research Center, Hainan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hosptial, Hainan Geriatric Disease Clinical Medical Research Center, Hainan Branch of China Geriatric Disease Clinical Research Center, Hainan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hosptial, Hainan Geriatric Disease Clinical Medical Research Center, Hainan Branch of China Geriatric Disease Clinical Research Center, Hainan, China
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- Department of Cardiology and Laboratory of Heart Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, National Translational Science Center for Molecular Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
- Jiao Wu
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Cardiology, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hosptial, Hainan Geriatric Disease Clinical Medical Research Center, Hainan Branch of China Geriatric Disease Clinical Research Center, Hainan, China
- *Correspondence: Mingzhi Shen
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Dong J, Li S, Lu Z, Du P, Liu G, Li M, Ma C, Zhou J, Bao J. HCMV-miR-US33-5p promotes apoptosis of aortic vascular smooth muscle cells by targeting EPAS1/SLC3A2 pathway. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2022; 27:40. [PMID: 35596131 PMCID: PMC9123696 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-022-00340-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background In patients with acute aortic dissection (AAD), increased vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) apoptosis has been found. Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV)-miR-US33-5p was significantly increased in the plasma of patients with AAD. However, the roles of miR-US33-5p in human aortic VSMC (HA-VSMC) apoptosis remain to be elucidated. Methods In the current study, cell apoptosis was analyzed by flow cytometry, cell proliferation by CCK-8 assay, and differentially expressed genes by RNA sequencing. Luciferase reporter assay was used for binding analysis between miR-US33-5p and endothelial PAS domain protein 1 (EPAS1), and EPAS1 and amino acid transporter heavy chain, member 2 (SLC3A2). The enrichment degree of SLC3A2 promoter DNA was analyzed by chromatin immunoprecipitation assay. Quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and immunoblotting were performed for measuring messenger RNA (mRNA) and protein levels, respectively. Results It was found that HCMV infection inhibited proliferation but promoted HA-VSMC apoptosis by upregulating HCMV-miR-US33-5p. Transfection of HCMV-miR-US33-5p mimics the significant effect on several signaling pathways including integrin signaling as shown in the RNA sequencing data. Western blotting analysis confirmed that HCMV-miR-US33-5p mimics suppression of the activity of key factors of the integrin signal pathway including FAK, AKT, CAS, and Rac. Mechanistic study showed that HCMV-miR-US33-5p bound to the 3′-untranslated region of EPAS1 to suppress its expression, leading to suppression of SLC3A2 expression, which ultimately promoted cell apoptosis and inhibited cell proliferation. This was confirmed by the findings that silencing EPAS1 significantly reduced the SLC3A2 expression and inhibited proliferation and key factors of integrin signal pathway. Conclusions HCMV-miR-US33-5p suppressed proliferation, key factors of integrin signal pathway, and EPAS1/SLC3A2 expression, but promoted HA-VSMC apoptosis. These findings highlighted the importance of HCMV-miR-US33-5p/EPAS1/SCL3A2 signaling and may provide new insights into therapeutic strategies for AAD. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s11658-022-00340-w.
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- Jian Dong
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China. .,Department of Vascular Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, China.
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Li J, Fu X, Yang R, Zhang W. Atherosclerosis Vascular Endothelial Secretion Dysfunction and Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation. JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING 2022; 2022:9271879. [PMID: 35310191 PMCID: PMC8926545 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9271879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the arterial wall and the main cause of cardiovascular disease and cerebrovascular disease. In recent years, the mortality rate of atherosclerotic diseases has become higher and higher. This article aims to study the dysregulation of atherosclerotic vascular endothelial secretion and smooth muscle cell proliferation, and put forward and practice the pathological research of atherosclerotic disease. This article describes in detail atherosclerosis, endothelial dysfunction, and smooth muscle cell proliferation, and studies the causes of atherosclerosis. Research results indicate that atherosclerotic vascular endothelial dysfunction also has a great influence on the proliferation of smooth muscle cells. Many genes and environmental factors can regulate the functions of endothelial cells, vascular smooth muscle cells, and mononuclear macrophages and affect the formation of atherosclerosis. At the same time, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, etc. are the main causes of atherosclerosis. The number of patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases dying from atherosclerosis in the country is increasing, and the proportion is close to 30%.
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- Junxi Li
- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410000, Hunan, China
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- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410000, Hunan, China
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- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410000, Hunan, China
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- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410000, Hunan, China
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Wang Y, Luo M, Mao X, Shi X, Liu X. Targeted Delivery of Salusin-α Into Rabbit Carotid Arterial Endothelium Using SonoVue. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2022; 41:365-376. [PMID: 33818784 PMCID: PMC9291317 DOI: 10.1002/jum.15714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVES A new method based on the adhesion of SonoVue to plasmids was assessed to achieve targeted gene delivery into the vascular endothelium. METHODS pEGFP-Salusin-α and pcDNA3.1-Salusin-α plasmids were transfected into the arterial endothelium of different rabbit groups. Western blotting was performed to analyze the expression of EGFP and salusin-α in the common carotid arteries of rabbits from different groups, and ELISA was performed to detect plasma salusin-α levels in rabbits from each group; simultaneously, blood parameters of different groups of rabbits were measured. RESULTS Green fluorescence was observed in the right common carotid artery of rabbits transfected with pEGFP-Salusin-α, but not in the endothelial cells of not-transfected control rabbits. The expression of salusin-α in the transfected animals was higher than that in the control not-transfected animals (P < .05). In rabbits transfected with pcDNA3.1-Salusin-α plasmid, salusin-α expression was higher than in the not-transfected control animals (P < .05). However, there was no significant difference in plasma salusin-α levels between transfected animals and controls (P > .05). Blood parameters were also measured in both groups. CONCLUSIONS Our data confirm the establishment of a new method using SonoVue for targeted gene delivery into the arterial endothelium. Our study outcomes propose a new method of intervention in atherosclerosis and a new tool for targeted gene delivery.
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- Yuxue Wang
- Department of Laboratory MedicineHubei University of Chinese MedicineWuhanChina
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineHubei University of Chinese MedicineWuhanChina
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- Central Laboratory, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Central Laboratory, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
- Key Laboratory for Molecular Diagnosis of Hubei Province, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineHubei University of Chinese MedicineWuhanChina
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Knutson AK, Williams AL, Boisvert WA, Shohet RV. HIF in the heart: development, metabolism, ischemia, and atherosclerosis. J Clin Invest 2021; 131:137557. [PMID: 34623330 DOI: 10.1172/jci137557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The heart forms early in development and delivers oxygenated blood to the rest of the embryo. After birth, the heart requires kilograms of ATP each day to support contractility for the circulation. Cardiac metabolism is omnivorous, utilizing multiple substrates and metabolic pathways to produce this energy. Cardiac development, metabolic tuning, and the response to ischemia are all regulated in part by the hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs), central components of essential signaling pathways that respond to hypoxia. Here we review the actions of HIF1, HIF2, and HIF3 in the heart, from their roles in development and metabolism to their activity in regeneration and preconditioning strategies. We also discuss recent work on the role of HIFs in atherosclerosis, the precipitating cause of myocardial ischemia and the leading cause of death in the developed world.
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Fang Y, Li J, Niu X, Ma N, Zhao J. Hypomethylation of Rnase6 Promoter Enhances Proliferation and Migration of Murine Aortic Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells and Aggravates Atherosclerosis in Mice. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:695461. [PMID: 34395402 PMCID: PMC8355590 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.695461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Background: Accumulating evidence has implicated DNA methylation in the progression of atherosclerosis (AS). Rnase6 has been reported to be upregulated in AS development, but the specific regulatory mechanism remains unclear. Material/Methods: Peripheral blood and sclerotic plaque tissues from 25 AS patients were collected to detect Rnase6 expression. Methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction (MSP) was used to detected Rnase6 methylation levels in the peripheral blood of AS patients. Rnase6 expression was knocked down or DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1) was overexpressed in OX-LDL-treated mouse aortic smooth muscle cells (MOVAS), and cell proliferation, migration, ROS content, and inflammatory factor secretion levels were detected. 740 Y-P, a PI3K specific agonist, was introduced to verify the effect of Rnase6 promoter hypomethylation on the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. We knocked down Rnase6 expression in ApoE−/− mice fed with a high-fat diet to examine Rnase6 promoter methylation levels. Plaque areas and inflammatory factor secretion were examined in AS mice overexpressing DNMT1. Results: Rnase6 expression was upregulated in the peripheral blood and plaque tissues of AS patients, accompanied by decreased methylation levels of the Rnase6 promoter. Interfering with Rnase6 expression or overexpressing DNMT1 in OX-LDL stimulated MOVAS inhibited cell proliferation and migration, decreased ROS content and inflammatory factor secretion, and inhibited PI3K pathway protein expression. Rnase6 expression was decreased in the peripheral blood and plaque tissues of si-Rnase6-injected mice, and Rnase6 promoter methylation was increased. Mice overexpressing DNMT1 showed less plaque areas in the aortic root and lower secretion levels of inflammatory factors. Conclusion: Hypomethylation of the promoter of Rnase6 enhanced the proliferation and migration of OX-LDL treated MOVAS, upregulated ROS content and inflammatory factor secretion levels in the cells, and activated the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
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- YongPeng Fang
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Suqian Hospital Affiliated to Xuzhou Medical University, Suqian, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yinchuan Women and Children Healthcare Hospital, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yinchuan Women and Children Healthcare Hospital, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Xi'an Central Hospital, Xi'an, China
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Sun X, Deng K, Zang Y, Zhang Z, Zhao B, Fan J, Huang L. Exploring the regulatory roles of circular RNAs in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Vascul Pharmacol 2021; 141:106898. [PMID: 34302990 DOI: 10.1016/j.vph.2021.106898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a class of noncoding RNAs with a covalently closed loop structure. Recent evidence has shown that circRNAs can regulate gene transcription, alternative splicing, microRNA (miRNA) "molecular sponges", RNA-binding proteins and protein translation. Atherosclerosis is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and more studies have indicated that circRNAs are related to atherosclerosis pathogenesis, including vascular endothelial cells, vascular smooth muscle cells, inflammation and lipid metabolism. In this review, we systematically summarize the biogenesis, characteristics and functions of circRNAs with a focus on their roles in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.
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- Xueyuan Sun
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, People's Republic of China.
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Sun X, Zhang Y, Liu Z, Li S, Wang L. MicroRNA-199a-3p Exhibits Beneficial Effects in Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis by Inhibiting Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Migration. Mol Biotechnol 2021; 63:595-604. [PMID: 33811301 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-021-00323-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Atherosclerosis (AS) is a serious healthy burden worldwide, it occurs accompany with the disfunction of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). MicroRNAs play pivotal role in the pathogenesis of various diseases. This study aimed to investigate the expression and clinical value of miR-199a-3p in patients with asymptomatic AS, and further explore its regulatory role on VSMCs biological function. Quantitative real-time PCR was used to estimate the expression of miR-199a-3p. Correlation of miR-199a-3p with carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and C-reactive protein (CRP) was evaluated by Pearson correlation coefficient. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was plotted to evaluate the diagnostic value of miR-199a-3p. Effects of miR-199a-3p on cell proliferation and migration in VSMCs were analyzed using cell-counting method and Transwell assay. Luciferase reporter assay was performed for the target gene analysis. Serum expression of miR-199a-3p was decreased in asymptomatic AS patients compared with the healthy controls. The negative correlations of miR-199a-3p with CIMT and CRP were obtained. The decreased miR-199a-3p was proved to have diagnostic accuracy with an area under the ROC curve (AUC) of 0.912, and was an independent predictor for the occurrence of asymptomatic AS. In VSMCs, overexpression of miR-199a-3p led to inhibited cell proliferation and migration, while the knockdown of miR-199a-3p resulted in the opposite results. SP1 was proved to be the target gene of miR-199a-3p. Taken together, downregulated expression of miR-199a-3p is a candidate diagnostic biomarker in the patients with asymptomatic AS. Overexpression of miR-199a-3p exists suppressive effects on VSMC proliferation and migration, indicating that miR-199a-3p may be a potential therapeutic target for AS treatment.
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- Xinxin Sun
- Department of Tuina, Binzhou Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Binzhou, 256600, Shandong, China
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- Department of Tuina, Binzhou Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Binzhou, 256600, Shandong, China
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- Department of Supply Room, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Tuina, Binzhou Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Binzhou, 256600, Shandong, China
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- Department of Operating Room, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, No. 2428 Yuhe Road, Kuiwen District, Weifang, 261000, Shandong, China.
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Fairweather SJ, Shah N, Brӧer S. Heteromeric Solute Carriers: Function, Structure, Pathology and Pharmacology. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2021; 21:13-127. [PMID: 33052588 DOI: 10.1007/5584_2020_584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Solute carriers form one of three major superfamilies of membrane transporters in humans, and include uniporters, exchangers and symporters. Following several decades of molecular characterisation, multiple solute carriers that form obligatory heteromers with unrelated subunits are emerging as a distinctive principle of membrane transporter assembly. Here we comprehensively review experimentally established heteromeric solute carriers: SLC3-SLC7 amino acid exchangers, SLC16 monocarboxylate/H+ symporters and basigin/embigin, SLC4A1 (AE1) and glycophorin A exchanger, SLC51 heteromer Ost α-Ost β uniporter, and SLC6 heteromeric symporters. The review covers the history of the heteromer discovery, transporter physiology, structure, disease associations and pharmacology - all with a focus on the heteromeric assembly. The cellular locations, requirements for complex formation, and the functional role of dimerization are extensively detailed, including analysis of the first complete heteromer structures, the SLC7-SLC3 family transporters LAT1-4F2hc, b0,+AT-rBAT and the SLC6 family heteromer B0AT1-ACE2. We present a systematic analysis of the structural and functional aspects of heteromeric solute carriers and conclude with common principles of their functional roles and structural architecture.
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- Stephen J Fairweather
- Research School of Biology, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia. .,Resarch School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia.
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- Research School of Biology, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Research School of Biology, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia.
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Li N, Jiang W, Wang W, Xiong R, Wu X, Geng Q. Ferroptosis and its emerging roles in cardiovascular diseases. Pharmacol Res 2021; 166:105466. [PMID: 33548489 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Ferroptosis is a new form of regulated cell death (RCD) driven by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation, which is morphologically and mechanistically distinct from other forms of RCD including apoptosis, autophagic cell death, pyroptosis and necroptosis. Recently, ferroptosis has been found to participate in the development of various cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) including doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity, ischemia/reperfusion-induced cardiomyopathy, heart failure, aortic dissection and stroke. Cardiovascular homeostasis is indulged in delicate equilibrium of assorted cell types composing the heart or vessels, and how ferroptosis contributes to the pathophysiological responses in CVD progression is unclear. Herein, we reviewed recent discoveries on the basis of ferroptosis and its involvement in CVD pathogenesis, together with related therapeutic potentials, aiming to provide insights on fundamental mechanisms of ferroptosis and implications in CVDs and associated disorders.
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- Ning Li
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a metabolic burden promoting atherosclerosis. Clin Sci (Lond) 2021; 134:1775-1799. [PMID: 32677680 DOI: 10.1042/cs20200446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become the fastest growing chronic liver disease, with a prevalence of up to 25% worldwide. Individuals with NAFLD have a high risk of disease progression to cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and liver failure. With the exception of intrahepatic burden, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and especially atherosclerosis (AS) are common complications of NAFLD. Furthermore, CVD is a major cause of death in NAFLD patients. Additionally, AS is a metabolic disorder highly associated with NAFLD, and individual NAFLD pathologies can greatly increase the risk of AS. It is increasingly clear that AS-associated endothelial cell damage, inflammatory cell activation, and smooth muscle cell proliferation are extensively impacted by NAFLD-induced systematic dyslipidemia, inflammation, oxidative stress, the production of hepatokines, and coagulations. In clinical trials, drug candidates for NAFLD management have displayed promising effects for the treatment of AS. In this review, we summarize the key molecular events and cellular factors contributing to the metabolic burden induced by NAFLD on AS, and discuss therapeutic strategies for the improvement of AS in individuals with NAFLD.
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Luo Y, Li Y, Peng H, Zhao Y. miR-140-5p regulates vascular smooth muscle cell viability, migration and apoptosis by targeting ROBO4 gene expression in atherosclerosis. Mol Med Rep 2021; 23:213. [PMID: 33495827 PMCID: PMC7845623 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.11852] [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: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRs) are essential regulators of atherosclerosis (AS) development; however, the pathogenic roles of miR-140-5p during AS development are not completely understood. The present study investigated the effects of miR‑140-5p on human vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and its target gene. miR-140-5p and roundabout guidance receptor 4 (ROBO4) mRNA expression levels were determined by performing reverse transcription-quantitative PCR. ROBO4 protein expression levels were analyzed via western blotting. Cell viability, migration, invasion and apoptosis were evaluated by conducting Cell Counting Kit-8, Transwell and flow cytometry assays, respectively. The binding of miR-140-5p to ROBO4 mRNA was verified using the dual-luciferase reporter assay. miR-140-5p was highly expressed in the plaque-containing artery tissues of patients with AS compared with healthy control tissues. Oxidized-low density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) treatment increased miR-140-5p expression and decreased ROBO4 expression in human VSMCs, which promoted VSMC viability, migration and invasion, but suppressed apoptosis compared with the control group. The effects of ox-LDL treatment on VSMCs were attenuated by miR-140-5p inhibitor. miR-140-5p directly bound to the 3'-untranslated region of ROBO4 mRNA. ROBO4 overexpression mitigated the effects of ox-LDL treatment on VSMC viability, migration, invasion and apoptosis. Therefore, the present study suggested that high level miR-140-5p expression promoted VSMC viability, migration, and invasion, and suppressed VSMC apoptosis by reducing ROBO4 gene expression. The present study provided novel insights into AS pathogenesis that may aid the development of new strategies for the treatment and prevention of AS.
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- Yi Luo
- Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology, Jialing Branch of Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong, Sichuan 637919, P.R. China
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- Department of Anorectal, Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000, P.R. China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, P.R. China
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Tao Z, Cao Z, Wang X, Pan D, Jia Q. Long noncoding RNA SNHG14 regulates ox-LDL-induced atherosclerosis cell proliferation and apoptosis by targeting miR-186-5p/WIPF2 axis. Hum Exp Toxicol 2021; 40:47-59. [PMID: 32735135 DOI: 10.1177/0960327120940363] [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] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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To investigate the role of small nucleolus RNA host gene 14 (SNHG14) in the progression of atherosclerosis (AS), bioinformatics analysis, and other relevant experiments (cell counting kit-8, flow cytometry, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, luciferase reporter, RNA immunoprecipitation, RNA pull-down, and western blot assays) were done. The current study revealed that SNHG14 level was high in the serum of AS patients and oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL)-induced AS cell lines. Besides, we found that SNHG14 accelerated cell proliferation while inhibited cell apoptosis in ox-LDL-induced AS cell lines. Next, SNHG14 was confirmed to be a sponge for miR-186-5p in AS cells, and it was validated that SNHG14 regulated AS cell proliferation and apoptosis by sponging miR-186-5p. Moreover, we uncovered that WAS-interacting protein family member 2 (WIPF2) was a downstream target of miR-186-5p in AS cells. Finally, it was demonstrated that miR-186-5p modulated AS cell proliferation and apoptosis via targeting WIPF2. To conclude, our research disclosed that SNHG14 affected ox-LDL-induced AS cell proliferation and apoptosis through miR-186-5p/WIPF2 axis, which may provide a theoretical basis for the treatment and diagnosis of AS.
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- Z Tao
- Department of Cardiology, 74734The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, 74734The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, 74734The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, 74734The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, 74734The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Huang L, Ding Y, Yang L, Jiang X, Xia Z, You Z. The effect of LncRNA SNHG16 on vascular smooth muscle cells in CHD by targeting miRNA-218-5p. Exp Mol Pathol 2020; 118:104595. [PMID: 33359036 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2020.104595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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PURPOSE To explore the role of SNHG16 in coronary heart disease (CHD) and its effect on vascular smooth muscle cells via miR-218-5p. METHODS A quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) assay was carried out to determine the expression of serum SNHG16 and miR-218-5p in the observation group before and after treatment and in the control group. Then, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were drawn to analyze the value of SNHG16 and miR-218-5p in the diagnosis and prognosis prediction of CHD. Furthermore, purchased coronary artery smooth muscle cells (HCASMC) were transfected with SNHG16 mimics, SNHG16 inhibitor, miR-218-5p mimics, miR-218-5p inhibitor, or negative control, and then the cell proliferation, migration, apoptosis, and apoptosis-related proteins (Bax, Bcl-2, and Caspase-3) and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway-related proteins (c-myc and β-catenin) in the cells were detected. RESULTS Both SNHG16 and miR-218-5 had good predictive value for the development and recurrence of CHD (P < 0.001). In addition, cell experiments showed that inhibition of SNHG16 weakened the proliferation and migration of HCASMC cells and intensified their apoptosis, SNHG16 and miR-218-5p had the same binding sites, and the dual luciferase reporter assay revealed that the fluorescence activity of HG16-WT was inhibited by transfected miR-mimics, but enhanced by transfected miR-inhibitor (both P < 0.050). Furthermore, the rescue experiment revealed that the effect of inhibiting SNHG16 on HCASMC cells was completely reversed by miR-218-5p (P > 0.050). CONCLUSIONS Highly expressed SNHG16 targetedly regulates miR-218-5p and promotes the proliferation and migration of HCASMC via the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, giving rise to CHD.
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- Lin Huang
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of NanChang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of NanChang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of NanChang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of NanChang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of NanChang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of NanChang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China.
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Baumer Y, Dey AK, Gutierrez-Huerta CA, Khalil NO, Sekine Y, Sanda GE, Zhuang J, Saxena A, Stempinski E, Elnabawi YA, Dagur PK, Ng Q, Teague HL, Keel A, Rodante JA, Boisvert WA, Tsoi LC, Gudjonsson JE, Bleck CKE, Chen MY, Bluemke DA, Gelfand JM, Schwartz DM, Kruth HS, Powell-Wiley TM, Playford MP, Mehta NN. Hyperlipidaemia and IFNgamma/TNFalpha Synergism are associated with cholesterol crystal formation in Endothelial cells partly through modulation of Lysosomal pH and Cholesterol homeostasis. EBioMedicine 2020; 59:102876. [PMID: 32646751 PMCID: PMC7502673 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2020.102876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Inflammation plays an important role in the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Patients with chronic inflammation diseases have high levels of inflammation and early fatal myocardial infarction due to early, unstable coronary plaques. Cholesterol crystals (CC) play a key role in atherogenesis. However, the underlying mechanisms of endothelial cell (EC)-derived CC formation are not well understood in chronic inflammation. METHODS We utilized a combination of a mouse psoriasis model (K14-Rac1V12 mouse model) and human psoriasis patients to study the effect of inflammatory cytokines on CC formation in ECs. Lysosomal pH, alterations in lipid load and inflammatory proteins were evaluated as potential mechanisms linking inflammatory cytokines to CC formation. Coronary CT angiography was performed (n = 224) to characterize potential IFNγ and TNFα synergism on vascular diseases in vivo. FINDINGS We detected CC presence in the aorta of K14-Rac1V12 mice on chow diet. IFNγ and TNFα were found to synergistically increase LDL-induced CC formation by almost 2-fold. There was an increase in lysosomal pH accompanied by a 28% loss in pH-dependent lysosomal signal and altered vATPaseV1E1 expression patterns. In parallel, we found that LDL+IFNγ/TNFα treatments increased free cholesterol content within EC and led to a decrease in SOAT-1 expression, an enzyme critically involved cholesterol homeostasis. Finally, the product of IFNγ and TNFα positively associated with early non-calcified coronary burden in patients with psoriasis (n = 224; β = 0.28, p < 0.001). INTERPRETATION Our results provide evidence that IFNγ and TNFα accelerate CC formation in endothelial cells in part by altering lysosomal pH and free cholesterol load. These changes promote early atherogenesis and contribute to understanding the burden of CVD in psoriasis. FUNDING Funding was provided by the Intramural Research Program at NIH (NNM) and the National Psoriasis Foundation (NNM and YB).
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- Yvonne Baumer
- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA; Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Center for Molecular Medicine, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Cardiovascular and Cancer Genetics Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Flow Cytometry Core, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Electron Microscopy Core Facility, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Flow Cytometry Core, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Center for Cardiovascular Research, John A Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, 651 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan, 1301 E. Catherine Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan, 1301 E. Catherine Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Electron Microscopy Core Facility, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section of Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Genetics and Pathogenesis of Allergy Section, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section of Experimental Atherosclerosis, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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Sun Y, Zhao J, Chi B, Wang K. Long noncoding RNA SNHG12 promotes vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation and migration via regulating miR‐199a‐5p/HIF‐1α. Cell Biol Int 2020; 44:1714-1726. [PMID: 32339345 DOI: 10.1002/cbin.11365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Yao Sun
- Department of Vascular SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University Jiamusi Heilongjiang China
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- Department of Second GastroenterologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University Jiamusi Heilongjiang China
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- Department of UrologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University Jiamusi Heilongjiang China
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- Department of Vascular SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University Jiamusi Heilongjiang China
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Yang N, Dong B, Song Y, Li Y, Kou L, Yang J, Qin Q. Downregulation of miR-637 promotes vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation and migration via regulation of insulin-like growth factor-2. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2020; 25:30. [PMID: 32399056 PMCID: PMC7203897 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-020-00222-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Dysregulation of the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) is a crucial cause of atherosclerosis. MiR-637 exerts an antiproliferative effect on multiple human cells. Its impact on atherosclerosis remains largely unexplored. Methods Real-time PCR was used to determine miR-637 expression in samples from atherosclerosis patients and animal models. Its expression in VSMC dysfunction models (induced by ox-LDL) was also measured. The proliferation and migration of VSMCs were respectively tested using CCK-8 and Transwell assays, and apoptosis was measured using flow cytometry. The Targetscan database was used to predict the target genes of miR-637. Interaction between miR-637 and the potential target gene was validated via real-time PCR, western blotting and a luciferase reporter assay. Results MiR-637 expression was significantly lower in atherosclerosis patient and animal model samples. It also decreased in a dose- and time-dependent manner in animal models with ox-LDL-induced atherosclerosis. Transfection with miR-637 mimics suppressed the proliferation and migration of VSMCs while promoting apoptosis, while transfection with miR-637 inhibitors had the opposite effects. We also validated that insulin-like growth factor-2 (IGF-2), a crucial factor in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, serves as a target gene for miR-637. Conclusion MiR-637 targeting IGF-2 contributes to atherosclerosis inhibition and could be a potential target for this disease.
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- Ning Yang
- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Chest hospital, Taierzhuang South Road No.261, Jinnan District, Tianjin, 300222 China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Chest hospital, Taierzhuang South Road No.261, Jinnan District, Tianjin, 300222 China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Chest hospital, Taierzhuang South Road No.261, Jinnan District, Tianjin, 300222 China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Chest hospital, Taierzhuang South Road No.261, Jinnan District, Tianjin, 300222 China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Chest hospital, Taierzhuang South Road No.261, Jinnan District, Tianjin, 300222 China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Chest hospital, Taierzhuang South Road No.261, Jinnan District, Tianjin, 300222 China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Chest hospital, Taierzhuang South Road No.261, Jinnan District, Tianjin, 300222 China
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In-silico and in-vitro analysis of endocan interaction with statins. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 146:1087-1099. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.09.235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2019] [Revised: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Baumer Y, Gutierrez-Huerta CA, Saxena A, Dagur PK, Langerman SD, Tamura K, Ceasar JN, Andrews MR, Mitchell V, Collins BS, Yu Q, Teague HL, Playford MP, Bleck CKE, Mehta NN, McCoy JP, Powell-Wiley TM. Immune cell phenotyping in low blood volumes for assessment of cardiovascular disease risk, development, and progression: a pilot study. J Transl Med 2020; 18:29. [PMID: 31952533 PMCID: PMC6966880 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-020-02207-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 01/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the world. Given the role of immune cells in atherosclerosis development and progression, effective methods for characterizing immune cell populations are needed, particularly among populations disproportionately at risk for CVD. Results By using a variety of antibodies combined in one staining protocol, we were able to identify granulocyte, lymphocyte, and monocyte sub-populations by CD-antigen expression from 500 µl of whole blood, enabling a more extensive comparison than what is possible with a complete blood count and differential (CBC). The flow cytometry panel was established and tested in a total of 29 healthy men and women. As a proof of principle, these 29 samples were split by their race/ethnicity: African-Americans (AA) (N = 14) and Caucasians (N = 15). We found in accordance with the literature that AA had fewer granulocytes and more lymphocytes when compared to Caucasians, though the proportion of total monocytes was similar in both groups. Several new differences between AA and Caucasians were noted that had not been previously described. For example, AA had a greater proportion of platelet adhesion on non-classical monocytes when compared to Caucasians, a cell-to-cell interaction described as crucially important in CVD. We also examined our flow panel in a clinical population of AA women with known CVD risk factors (N = 20). Several of the flow cytometry parameters that cannot be measured with the CBC displayed correlations with clinical CVD risk markers. For instance, Framingham Risk Score (FRS) calculated for each participant correlated with immune cell platelet aggregates (PA) (e.g. T cell PA β = 0.59, p = 0.03 or non-classical monocyte PA β = 0.54, p = 0.02) after adjustment for body mass index (BMI). Conclusion A flow cytometry panel identified differences in granulocytes, monocytes, and lymphocytes between AA and Caucasians which may contribute to increased CVD risk in AA. Moreover, this flow panel identifies immune cell sub-populations and platelet aggregates associated with CVD risk. This flow cytometry panel may serve as an effective method for phenotyping immune cell populations involved in the development and progression of CVD.
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- Yvonne Baumer
- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Building 10-CRC, Room 5-5332, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Building 10-CRC, Room 5-5332, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Flow Cytometry Core, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Flow Cytometry Core, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Building 10-CRC, Room 5-5332, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Building 10-CRC, Room 5-5332, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Building 10-CRC, Room 5-5332, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Building 10-CRC, Room 5-5332, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Building 10-CRC, Room 5-5332, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Building 10-CRC, Room 5-5332, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Building 10-CRC, Room 5-5332, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Electron Microscopy Core Facility, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Flow Cytometry Core, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Building 10-CRC, Room 5-5332, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA. .,Intramural Research Program, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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Fan Z, Guo C, Zhang Y, Yao J, Liao L, Dong J. Hongjingtian Injection Inhibits Proliferation and Migration and Promotes Apoptosis in High Glucose-Induced Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2019; 13:4115-4126. [PMID: 31827318 PMCID: PMC6901383 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s220719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Background Hongjingtian injection (HJT) is administered in the treatment of vascular diseases, including diabetic angiopathies (DA). However, its underlying mechanisms have not been examined systematically. Methods In this research, we explored potential mechanisms of HJT through network pharmacology. HG-stimulated A7r5 cells served as the cell model. Cell proliferation, migration and apoptosis were investigated. The effects on key targets and the AKT pathway were verified by Western blotting in experiments with the AKT inhibitor LY294002 or activator SC79. Results Network analysis predicted that HJT targeted 10 candidate targets and 15 pathways including cell proliferation, migration and apoptosis in response to DA. Functional experiments showed that HJT markedly suppressed the proliferation and migration and promoted the apoptosis of HG-induced VSMCs, which validated the prediction. Mechanistically, HJT significantly downregulated the expression of pAKT, MMP9, and PCNA, upregulated the expression of p53 and cleaved caspase-3 and increased the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio compared with the HG group. SC79, an AKT activator, partially reversed the inhibitory effects of HJT on HG-induced VSMCs, confirming the involvement of the AKT pathway. Furthermore, the presence of the AKT inhibitor LY294002 had a similar inhibitory effect as HJT. Conclusion These findings systematically evaluate the potential mechanisms of HJT for the treatment of DA. HJT suppressed the proliferation and migration and promoted the apoptosis of HG-induced VSMCs partly by inhibiting the AKT pathway. Additionally, this study may provide a quick and effective way to investigate the molecular mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine.
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- Zhengyuan Fan
- First Clinical Medical College, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, People's Republic of China.,Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250014, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250011, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250014, People's Republic of China.,Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250014, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250014, People's Republic of China.,Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250014, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250014, People's Republic of China.,Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250014, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, People's Republic of China
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Jiang Y, Du H, Liu X, Fu X, Li X, Cao Q. Artemisinin alleviates atherosclerotic lesion by reducing macrophage inflammation via regulation of AMPK/NF-κB/NLRP3 inflammasomes pathway. J Drug Target 2019; 28:70-79. [PMID: 31094238 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2019.1616296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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There is increasing evidence that atherosclerosis is the significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Artemisinin is a natural endoperoxides quiterpene lactone compound in Artemisia annua L with vasculoprotective effects. The primary aim of this study was to investigate whether artemisinin could be conferred an anti-atherosclerotic effect in high-fat diet (HFD)-fed ApoE-/- mice and explore the possible mechanism. We found that treatment with artemisinin (50 and 100 mg/kg) effectively ameliorated atherosclerotic lesions, such as foam cell formation, hyperplasia and fibrosis in the aortic intima. Atherosclerotic mice treated with artemisinin showed reduced inflammation by up-regulating adenosine 5'-monophosphate (AMP) activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation and by down-regulating nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) phosphorylation and nod-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome expression in the aortas. In addition, artemisinin was found to promote AMPK activity in macrophages and its anti-inflammatory effect was neutralised by AMPK silence using specific siRNA. In conclusion, we demonstrate that artemisinin may protect the aortas from atherosclerotic lesions by suppression of inflammatory reaction via AMPK/NF-κB/NLRP3 inflammasomes signalling in macrophages.
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- Yan Jiang
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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Baumer Y, McCurdy S, Jin X, Weatherby TM, Dey AK, Mehta NN, Yap JK, Kruth HS, Boisvert WA. Ultramorphological analysis of plaque advancement and cholesterol crystal formation in Ldlr knockout mouse atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis 2019; 287:100-111. [PMID: 31247346 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2019.05.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Revised: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGOUND AND AIMS The low-density lipoprotein receptor-deficient (Ldlr-/-) mouse has been utilized by cardiovascular researchers for more than two decades to study atherosclerosis. However, there has not yet been a systematic effort to document the ultrastructural changes that accompany the progression of atherosclerotic plaque in this model. METHODS Employing several different staining and microscopic techniques, including immunohistochemistry, as well as electron and polarized microscopy, we analyzed atherosclerotic lesion development in Ldlr-/- mice fed an atherogenic diet over time. RESULTS Lipid-like deposits occurred in the subendothelial space after only one week of atherogenic diet. At two weeks, cholesterol crystals (CC) formed and increased thereafter. Lipid, CC, vascular smooth muscles cells, and collagen progressively increased over time, while after 4 weeks, relative macrophage content decreased. Accelerated accumulation of plate- and needle-shaped CC accompanied plaque core necrosis. Lastly, CC were surrounded by cholesterol microdomains, which co-localized with CC through all stages of atherosclerosis, indicating that the cholesterol microdomains may be a source of CC. CONCLUSIONS Here, we have documented, for the first time in a comprehensive way, atherosclerotic plaque morphology and composition from early to advanced stages in the Ldlr-/- mouse, one of the most commonly used animal models utilized in atherosclerosis research.
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- Yvonne Baumer
- Center for Cardiovascular Research, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, 651 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, USA
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- Center for Cardiovascular Research, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, 651 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, USA
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- Section of Experimental Atherosclerosis, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Pacific Biosciences Research Center, Biological Electron Microscope Facility, University of Hawaii, 2538 The Mall, Snyder Hall, Honolulu, HI, 96822, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Center for Cardiovascular Research, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, 651 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, USA
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- Section of Experimental Atherosclerosis, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Center for Cardiovascular Research, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, 651 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, USA; Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia.
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Shen L, Hu Y, Lou J, Yin S, Wang W, Wang Y, Xia Y, Wu W. CircRNA‑0044073 is upregulated in atherosclerosis and increases the proliferation and invasion of cells by targeting miR‑107. Mol Med Rep 2019; 19:3923-3932. [PMID: 30864721 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2019.10011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2018] [Accepted: 09/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are endogenous non‑coding RNAs implicated in atherosclerosis. The aim of the present study was to explore the function of circRNA‑0044073 in atherosclerosis. Reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction assays were used to measure the expression levels of circRNA‑0044073, microRNA (miRNA/miR)‑107, janus kinase 1 (JAK1), signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), B‑cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl‑2) and v‑myc avian myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog (c‑myc) in in blood cells from patients with atherosclerosis. RNA pull‑down and luciferase reporter assays were then used to determine the association between circRNA and miR expression, and miR and gene expression, respectively. Matrigel invasion assay and flow cytometry were used to analyze cell invasion and cell cycle. Western blot analysis and ELISA were used to evaluate the expression levels of proteins. It was identified that the expression of circRNA‑0044073 was upregulated and the expression of miR‑107 was downregulated in atherosclerotic blood cells. Overexpression of circRNA‑0044073 promoted the proliferation of human vascular smooth muscle cells (HUVSMCs) and human vascular endothelial cells (HUVECs), while overexpression of miR‑107 inhibited their proliferation. In addition, circRNA‑0044073 suppressed the levels of miR‑107 via a sponge mechanism. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) affected the proliferation of HUVSMCs and HUVECs, and also resulted in changes in circRNA‑0044073 expression levels. CircRNA‑0044073 promoted the proliferation and invasion of HUVSMCs and HUVECs in spite of the opposite effect observed with LPS treatment. The JAK/STAT signaling pathway was activated in patients with atherosclerosis. CircRNA‑0044073 favored the activation of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway and inflammation in HUVSMCs and HUVECs. These data indicate that circRNA‑0044073 is upregulated in atherosclerosis and promotes the proliferation and invasion of cells by targeting miR‑107 and activating the JAK/STAT signaling pathway, potentially offering a target for novel treatment strategies against atherosclerosis.
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- Lin Shen
- Department of Geriatrics, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qi‑Lu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, P.R. China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qi‑Lu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Qi‑Lu Hospital of Shandong University and Brain Science Research Institute, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Qi‑Lu Hospital of Shandong University and Brain Science Research Institute, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, P.R. China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qi‑Lu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, P.R. China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qi‑Lu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, P.R. China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qi‑Lu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Qi‑Lu Hospital of Shandong University and Brain Science Research Institute, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, P.R. China
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Wan Q, Liu Z, Yang Y. Puerarin inhibits vascular smooth muscle cells proliferation induced by fine particulate matter via suppressing of the p38 MAPK signaling pathway. Altern Ther Health Med 2018; 18:146. [PMID: 29728095 PMCID: PMC5935934 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-018-2206-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Accepted: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Background Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is a major risk factor for the development and progression of atherosclerosis. Proliferation and infiltration of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) from the blood vessel media into the intima is a crucial step in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis. Puerarin, a natural extract from Radix Puerariae, possesses significant anti-atherosclerosis properties. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms responsible for the effect of puerarin on the VSMCs proliferation induced by PM2.5 remain unclear. The present study was designed to examine the effect of puerarin on PM2.5-induced VSMCs proliferation, and to explore the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK) signal mechanism involved. Methods VSMCs viability was measured by CCK-8 assay, VSMCs proliferation was assessed by BrdU immunofluorescence, the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malonaldehyde (MDA) were assayed by colorimetric assay kits, the levels of nitric oxide (NO) and endothelin-1 (ET-1) were determined by nitrate reductase method and radioimmunoassay, the levels of vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) were measured by ELISA. The protein expressions of phospho-p38 MAPK (p-p38 MAPK) and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) in the VSMCs were subjected by Western blot. Results Compared to the PM2.5-treated cells, in addition to inhibiting the PM2.5-induced VSMCs proliferation, puerarin also down-regulated the protein expressions of p-p38 MAPK and PCNA, decreased the levels of ET-1, VCAM-1, IL-6, TNF-α and MDA, increased the levels of NO and SOD. Moreover, the anti-proliferative effects of puerarin were significantly enhanced by the co-incubation of puerarin with SB203580, a selective inhibitor of p38 MAPK, as compared to the puerarin-treated cells. Conclusion These results suggest that puerarin might suppress the PM2.5-induced VSMCs proliferation via the inhibition of the p38 MAPK signaling pathway.
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Li Q, Teng Y, Wang J, Yu M, Li Y, Zheng H. Rap1 promotes proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cell via the ERK pathway. Pathol Res Pract 2018; 214:1045-1050. [PMID: 29789158 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2018.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Revised: 03/29/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Rap1 is involved in a multitude of cellular signal transduction pathways, which has extensively been linked to cell proliferation and migration. It has been shown to be important in the regulation of physiological and pathological processes. The present study aims to elucidate its detailed mechanistic in proliferation and migration. MATERIAL/METHODS Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) were transfected with pcDNA3.1(empty vector), pcDNA3.1 containing Myc-Tagged-Rap1V12 (Rap1V12) or pcDNA3.1 containing Flag-Tagged-Rap1GAP (Rap1GAP).The cells were presence or absence with 8CPT-2'OMe-cAMP or SDF-1 before transfection. The proliferation and migration were examined by 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) and transwell analysis, respectively. Afterwards, western blot was performed to detect the expression of ERK, phosphorylated-ERK, Rap1, Rap1GAP and Rap1GTP. RESULTS The results showed that proliferation, migration and the expression of Rap1, Rap1GAP, p-EKR were boosted in treatment of Rap1V12-transfection. However, Rap1GAP presented the opposite effects. Subsequently, VSMCs were pretreatment with stimulators Rap1 guanine exchange factor (Rap1GEF), 8CPT-2'OMe-cAMP and stromal cell-derived factor 1 (SDF-1), then transfected with different vectors and the expression of Rap1, Rap1GAP and p-EKR were obviously decreased. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, these findings indicated for the first time that Rap1 was essential for the VSMCs in proliferation and migration by ERK signaling pathway.
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- Qin Li
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Union Hospital Affiliated with Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Union Hospital Affiliated with Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Union Hospital Affiliated with Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Union Hospital Affiliated with Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Union Hospital Affiliated with Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Union Hospital Affiliated with Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China.
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Extracellular Matrix Metalloproteinase Inducer EMMPRIN (CD147) in Cardiovascular Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19020507. [PMID: 29419744 PMCID: PMC5855729 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19020507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2017] [Revised: 01/31/2018] [Accepted: 02/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The receptor EMMPRIN is involved in the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases and in the pathogenesis of myocardial infarction. There are several binding partners of EMMPRIN mediating the effects of EMMPRIN in cardiovascular diseases. EMMPRIN interaction with most binding partners leads to disease progression by mediating cytokine or chemokine release, the activation of platelets and monocytes, as well as the formation of monocyte-platelet aggregates (MPAs). EMMPRIN is also involved in atherosclerosis by mediating the infiltration of pro-inflammatory cells. There is also evidence that EMMPRIN controls energy metabolism of cells and that EMMPRIN binding partners modulate intracellular glycosylation and trafficking of EMMPRIN towards the cell membrane. In this review, we systematically discuss these multifaceted roles of EMMPRIN and its interaction partners, such as Cyclophilins, in cardiovascular disease.
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Baumer Y, Ng Q, Sanda GE, Dey AK, Teague HL, Sorokin AV, Dagur PK, Silverman JI, Harrington CL, Rodante JA, Rose SM, Varghese NJ, Belur AD, Goyal A, Gelfand JM, Springer DA, Bleck CK, Thomas CL, Yu ZX, Winge MC, Kruth HS, Marinkovich MP, Joshi AA, Playford MP, Mehta NN. Chronic skin inflammation accelerates macrophage cholesterol crystal formation and atherosclerosis. JCI Insight 2018; 3:97179. [PMID: 29321372 DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.97179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Inflammation is critical to atherogenesis. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that accelerates atherosclerosis in humans and provides a compelling model to understand potential pathways linking these diseases. A murine model capturing the vascular and metabolic diseases in psoriasis would accelerate our understanding and provide a platform to test emerging therapies. We aimed to characterize a new murine model of skin inflammation (Rac1V12) from a cardiovascular standpoint to identify novel atherosclerotic signaling pathways modulated in chronic skin inflammation. The RacV12 psoriasis mouse resembled the human disease state, including presence of systemic inflammation, dyslipidemia, and cardiometabolic dysfunction. Psoriasis macrophages had a proatherosclerotic phenotype with increased lipid uptake and foam cell formation, and also showed a 6-fold increase in cholesterol crystal formation. We generated a triple-genetic K14-RacV12-/+/Srb1-/-/ApoER61H/H mouse and confirmed psoriasis accelerates atherogenesis (~7-fold increase). Finally, we noted a 60% reduction in superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2) expression in human psoriasis macrophages. When SOD2 activity was restored in macrophages, their proatherogenic phenotype reversed. We demonstrate that the K14-RacV12 murine model captures the cardiometabolic dysfunction and accelerates vascular disease observed in chronic inflammation and that skin inflammation induces a proatherosclerotic macrophage phenotype with impaired SOD2 function, which associated with accelerated atherogenesis.
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- Yvonne Baumer
- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases and
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases and
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases and
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- Flow Cytometry Core, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases and
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases and
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- Department of Dermatology, Perelman School of Medicine.,The Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Comparative Medicine Branch, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and
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- Pathology Core Facility, Department of Health and Human Services, NHLBI, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Program in Epithelial Biology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Section of Experimental Atherosclerosis, NHLBI, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Program in Epithelial Biology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA.,Dermatology Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases and
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- Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases and
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Hyperlipidemia-induced cholesterol crystal production by endothelial cells promotes atherogenesis. Nat Commun 2017; 8:1129. [PMID: 29066718 PMCID: PMC5654750 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-017-01186-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2016] [Accepted: 08/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Endothelial cells (EC) play a key role in atherosclerosis. Although EC are in constant contact with low density lipoproteins (LDL), how EC process LDL and whether this influences atherogenesis, is unclear. Here we show that EC take up and metabolize LDL, and when overburdened with intracellular cholesterol, generate cholesterol crystals (CC). The CC are deposited on the basolateral side, and compromise endothelial function. When hyperlipidemic mice are given a high fat diet, CC appear in aortic sinus within 1 week. Treatment with cAMP-enhancing agents, forskolin/rolipram (F/R), mitigates effects of CC on endothelial function by not only improving barrier function, but also inhibiting CC formation both in vitro and in vivo. A proof of principle study using F/R incorporated into liposomes, designed to target inflamed endothelium, shows reduced atherosclerosis and CC formation in ApoE−/− mice. Our findings highlight an important mechanism by which EC contribute to atherogenesis under hyperlipidemic conditions. Atherosclerosis is characterized by subendothelial lipid retention believed to be the result of endothelial trancytosis. Here, the authors show that endothelium can take up and process LDL, generating cholesterol crystals that are deposited on the basolateral side of the cells, causing their dysfunction that can be prevented by forskolin/rolipram treatment.
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Han Y, Jiang Q, Wang Y, Li W, Geng M, Han Z, Chen X. The anti-proliferative effects of oleanolic acid on A7r5 cells-Role of UCP2 and downstream FGF-2/p53/TSP-1. Cell Biol Int 2017; 41:1296-1306. [PMID: 28792088 DOI: 10.1002/cbin.10838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 08/07/2017] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) proliferation is a major contributor to atherosclerosis. This study investigated the inhibitory effects of oleanolic acid (OA) against oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL)-induced VSMC proliferation in A7r5 cells and explored underlying molecular mechanism. The cell proliferation was quantified with cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8), in which ox-LDL significantly increased A7r5 cells proliferation, while OA pretreatment effectively alleviated such changes without inducing overt cytotoxicity, as indicated by lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assay. Quantitative real-time RT-PCR (qRT-PCR) and Western blotting revealed increased UCP2 and FGF-2 expression levels as well as decreased p53 and TSP-1 expression levels in A7r5 cells following ox-LDL exposure, while OA pretreatment reversed such changes. Furthermore, inhibiting UCP2 with genipin remarkably reversed the changes in the expression levels of FGF-2, p53, and TSP-1 induced by ox-LDL exposure; silencing FGF-2 with siRNA did not significantly change the expression levels of UCP2 but effectively reversed the changes in the expression levels of p53 and TSP-1, and activation of p53 with PRIMA-1 only significantly affected the changes in the expression levels of TSP-1, but not in UCP2 or FGF-2, suggesting a UCP-2/FGF-2/p53/TSP-1 signaling in A7r5 cells response to ox-LDL exposure. Additionally, co-treatment of OA and genipin exhibited similar effects to the expression levels of UCP2, FGF-2, p53, and TSP-1 as OA or genipin solo treatment in ox-LDL-exposed A7r5 cells, suggesting the involvement of UCP-2/FGF-2/p53/TSP-1 in the mechanism of OA. In conclusion, OA inhibits ox-LDL-induced VSMC proliferation in A7r5 cells, the mechanism involves the changes in UCP-2/FGF-2/p53/TSP-1.
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- Yantao Han
- Qingdao University Medical College, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, China
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- Qingdao University Medical College, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, China
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- Qingdao University Medical College, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, China
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- Qingdao University Medical College, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, China
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- Qingdao University Medical College, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, 16 Jiansu Road, Qingdao 266021, Shandong, China
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- Qingdao University Medical College, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, China
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DR1 activation reduces the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells by JNK/c-Jun dependent increasing of Prx3. Mol Cell Biochem 2017; 440:157-165. [DOI: 10.1007/s11010-017-3164-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2017] [Accepted: 08/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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