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Chan JC, Menon AP, Rotta AT, Choo JTL, Hornik CP, Lee JH. Use of Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography in Septic Cardiomyopathy in Critically Ill Children: A Narrative Review. Crit Care Explor 2024; 6:e1114. [PMID: 38916605 DOI: 10.1097/cce.0000000000001114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES In critically ill children with severe sepsis, septic cardiomyopathy (SCM) denotes the subset of patients who have myocardial dysfunction with poor response to fluid and inotropic support, and higher mortality risk. The objective of this review was to evaluate the role of speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE) in the diagnosis and prognosis of pediatric SCM in the PICU setting. DATA SOURCES We performed detailed searches using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Reference lists of all included studies were also examined for further identification of potentially relevant studies. STUDY SELECTION Studies with the following medical subject headings and keywords were selected: speckle-tracking echocardiography, strain imaging, global longitudinal strain, echocardiography, sepsis, severe sepsis, septic shock, septic cardiomyopathy, and myocardial dysfunction. DATA EXTRACTION The following data were extracted from all included studies: demographics, diagnoses, echocardiographic parameters, severity of illness, PICU management, and outcomes. DATA SYNTHESIS STE is a relatively new echocardiographic technique that directly quantifies myocardial contractility. It has high sensitivity in diagnosing SCM, correlates well with illness severity, and has good prognosticating value as compared with conventional echocardiographic parameters. Further studies are required to establish its role in evaluating biventricular systolic and diastolic dysfunction, and to investigate whether it has a role in individualizing treatment and improving treatment outcomes in this group of patients. CONCLUSIONS STE is a useful adjunct to conventional measures of cardiac function on 2D-echocardiography in the assessment of pediatric SCM in the PICU.
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- J Charmaine Chan
- Pediatric Cardiology, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
- Singhealth Duke NUS Pediatrics Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Singhealth Duke NUS Pediatrics Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
- Children's ICU, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Pediatric Cardiology, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
- Singhealth Duke NUS Pediatrics Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC
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- Singhealth Duke NUS Pediatrics Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
- Children's ICU, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
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Chen M, Huang S, Weng S, Weng J, Guo R, Shi B, Liu D. Songorine ameliorates LPS-induced sepsis cardiomyopathy by Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway-mediated mitochondrial biosynthesis. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:4713-4725. [PMID: 38133657 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02897-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Septic cardiomyopathy (SCM) is manifested by impairment of cardiac contractile function with myocardial mitochondrial dysregulation. Natural product, songorine (SGR), a diterpenoid alkaloid derived from the lateral root of Aconitum carmichaeli, has been reported for the treatment of heart failure. Here, the protective role of SGR in heart injury of SCM was investigated and its underlying action of mechanism was explored. Firstly, the mouse and cardiomyocytes (H9C2 cell) SCM model induced by LPS were established to evaluate the therapeutic effect of SGR. The in vivo results exhibited that SGR rescued the survival rate of SCM mice, restored the loss of ejection fraction (EF) and fractional shortening (FS), and reduced left ventricular systolic diameter and left ventricular diastole diameter (LVIDs, LVIDd) by echocardiography. SGR improved the mitochondrial biosynthesis and myocardial fiber structure and arranged them neatly by transmission electron microscope (TEM). Further, SGR inhibited inflammatory targets myeloperoxidase (MPO) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1). And SGR activated the mitochondrial biosynthesis-related peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ coactivator-1α (PGC-1α), β-catenin, and matrix metallopeptidase 2 (MMP2) proteins. Meanwhile, the in vitro results showed that SGR promoted the increased the myocardial H9C2 cell viability, and mitochondrial biosynthesis and structure. SGR also blocked the inflammatory factors and reversed PGC-1α, β-catenin, and MMP2 in vitro, while SGR alleviated the myocardial cell apoptosis via flow cytometry. The findings indicate that SGR mitigates sepsis-caused myocardial damage by Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway-mediated mitochondrial biosynthesis. SGR may be a promising candidate for treatment of SCM.
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- Min Chen
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, No. 999 Dongzhen East Road, Licheng District, Putian, 351100, Fujian, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, No. 999 Dongzhen East Road, Licheng District, Putian, 351100, Fujian, China
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- School of Ophthalmology&Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, No. 999 Dongzhen East Road, Licheng District, Putian, 351100, Fujian, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, No. 999 Dongzhen East Road, Licheng District, Putian, 351100, Fujian, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, No. 999 Dongzhen East Road, Licheng District, Putian, 351100, Fujian, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Putian University, No. 999 Dongzhen East Road, Licheng District, Putian, 351100, Fujian, China.
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Huang Y, Li L, Li Y, Lu N, Qin H, Wang R, Li W, Cheng Z, Li Z, Kang P, Ye H, Gao Q. Knockdown of LncRNA Lcn2-204 alleviates sepsis-induced myocardial injury by regulation of iron overload and ferroptosis. J Mol Cell Cardiol 2024; 192:79-93. [PMID: 38761990 DOI: 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2024.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent programmed cell death form resulting from lipid peroxidation damage, it plays a key role in organ damage and tumor development from various causes. Sepsis leads to severe host response after infection with high mortality. The long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) are involved in different pathophysiological mechanisms of multiple diseases. Here, we used cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) operation to mimic sepsis induced myocardial injury (SIMI) in mouse model, and LncRNAs and mRNAs were profiled by Arraystar mouse LncRNA Array V3.0. Based on the microarray results, 552 LncRNAs and 520 mRNAs were differentially expressed in the sham and CLP groups, among them, LncRNA Lcn2-204 was the highest differentially expressed up-regulated LncRNA. Iron metabolism disorder was involved in SIMI by bioinformatics analysis, meanwhile, myocardial iron content and lipocalin-2 (Lcn2) protein expressions were increased. The CNC network comprised 137 positive interactions and 138 negative interactions. Bioinformatics analysis showed several iron-related terms were enriched and six genes (Scara5, Tfrc, Lcn2, Cp, Clic5, Ank1) were closely associated with iron metabolism. Then, we constructed knockdown LncRNA Lcn2-204 targeting myocardium and found that it ameliorated cardiac injury in mouse sepsis model through modulating iron overload and ferroptosis. In addition, we found that LncRNA Lcn2-204 was involved in the regulation of Lcn2 expression in septic myocardial injury. Based on these findings, we conclude that iron overload and ferroptosis are the key mechanisms leading to myocardial injury in sepsis, knockdown of LncRNA Lcn2-204 plays the cardioprotective effect through inhibition of iron overload, ferroptosis and Lcn2 expression. It may provide a novel therapeutic approach to ameliorate sepsis-induced myocardial injury.
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- Yuhui Huang
- Department of Physiology, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233030, China; Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Cardiovascular Diseases, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233030, China
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- Department of Physiology, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233030, China; Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Cardiovascular Diseases, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233030, China
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- Department of Life Sciences, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233030, China; Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Cardiovascular Diseases, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233030, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233000, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Cardiovascular Diseases, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233030, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233000, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233000, China
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- Department of Physiology, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233030, China; Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Cardiovascular Diseases, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Cardiovascular Diseases, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233030, China; Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui 233000, China
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- Department of Physiology, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233030, China; Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Cardiovascular Diseases, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233030, China.
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- Department of Physiology, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233030, China; Key Laboratory of Basic and Clinical Cardiovascular Diseases, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu 233030, China.
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Lu SM, Yang B, Tan ZB, Wang HJ, Xie JD, Xie MT, Jiang WH, Huang JZ, Li J, Zhang L, Tan YZ, Zhang JZ, Liu B, Wu WW, Zhang SW. TaoHe ChengQi decoction ameliorates sepsis-induced cardiac dysfunction through anti-ferroptosis via the Nrf2 pathway. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 129:155597. [PMID: 38643713 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Sepsis-induced cardiac dysfunction (SICD) is a serious complication of sepsis that is associated with increased mortality. Ferroptosis has been reported in the SICD. TaoHe ChengQi decoction (THCQD), a classical traditional Chinese medicinal formula, has multiple beneficial pharmacological effects. The potential effects of THCQD on the SICD remain unknown. PURPOSE To investigate the effect of THCQD on SICD and explore whether this effect is related to the regulation of myocardial ferroptosis through nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) activation. METHODS We induced sepsis in a mouse model using cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) and administered THCQD (2 and 4 g/kg) and dexamethasone (40 mg/kg). Mice mortality was recorded and survival curves were plotted. Echocardiography, hematoxylin and eosin staining, and analysis of serum myocardial injury markers and inflammatory factors were used to evaluate cardiac pathology. Myocardial ferroptosis was detected by quantifying specific biomarker content and protein levels. Through HPLC-Q-Exactive-MS analysis, we identified the components of the THCQD. Network pharmacology analysis and Cellular Thermal Shift Assay (CETSA) were utilized to predict the targets of THCQD for treating SICD. We detected the expression of Nrf2 using Western blotting or immunofluorescence. An RSL3-induced ferroptosis model was established using neonatal rat cardiomyocytes (NRCMs) to further explore the pharmacological mechanism of THCQD. In addition to measuring cell viability, we observed changes in NRCM mitochondria using electron microscopy and JC-1 staining. NRF2 inhibitor ML385 and Nrf2 knockout mice were used to validate whether THCQD exerted protective effects against SICD through Nrf2-mediated ferroptosis signaling. RESULTS THCQD reduced mortality in septic mice, protected against CLP-induced myocardial injury, decreased systemic inflammatory response, and prevented myocardial ferroptosis. Network pharmacology analysis and CETSA experiments predicted that THCQD may protect against SICD by activating the Nrf2 signaling pathway. Western blotting and immunofluorescence showed that THCQD activated Nrf2 in cardiac tissue. THCQDs consistently mitigated RSL3-induced ferroptosis in NRCM, which is related to Nrf2. Furthermore, the pharmacological inhibition of Nrf2 and genetic Nrf2 knockout partially reversed the protective effects of THCQD on SICD and ferroptosis. CONCLUSION The effect of THCQD on SICD was achieved by activating Nrf2 and its downstream pathways.
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- Si-Min Lu
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Integration of Traditional and Western Medicine of Guangzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 250 Changgangdong Road, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Integration of Traditional and Western Medicine of Guangzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 250 Changgangdong Road, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Integration of Traditional and Western Medicine of Guangzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 250 Changgangdong Road, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Integration of Traditional and Western Medicine of Guangzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 250 Changgangdong Road, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Integration of Traditional and Western Medicine of Guangzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 250 Changgangdong Road, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Integration of Traditional and Western Medicine of Guangzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 250 Changgangdong Road, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Integration of Traditional and Western Medicine of Guangzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 250 Changgangdong Road, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010000,China
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- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 82004112, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Integration of Traditional and Western Medicine of Guangzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 250 Changgangdong Road, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Integration of Traditional and Western Medicine of Guangzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 250 Changgangdong Road, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Integration of Traditional and Western Medicine of Guangzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 250 Changgangdong Road, Guangzhou 510260, China.
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Institute of Integration of Traditional and Western Medicine of Guangzhou Medical University, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 250 Changgangdong Road, Guangzhou 510260, China.
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Tang Z, Ning Z, Li Z. The beneficial effects of Rosuvastatin in inhibiting inflammation in sepsis. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:205937. [PMID: 38885061 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205937] [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: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Microbial infection-induced sepsis causes excessive inflammatory response and multiple organ failure. An effective strategy for the treatment of sepsis-related syndromes is still needed. Rosuvastatin, a typical β-hydroxy β-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase inhibitor licensed for reducing the levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in patients with hyperlipidemia, has displayed anti-inflammatory capacity in different types of organs and tissues. However, its effects on the development of sepsis are less reported. Here, we found that the administration of Rosuvastatin reduced the mortality of sepsis mice and prevented body temperature loss. Additionally, it inhibited the production of inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and migration inhibitory factor (MIF) in peritoneal lavage supernatants of animals. The increased number of mononuclear cells in the peritoneum of sepsis mice was reduced by Rosuvastatin. Interestingly, it ameliorated lung inflammation and improved the hepatic and renal function in the sepsis animals. Further in vitro experiments show that Rosuvastatin inhibited lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced production of proinflammatory cytokines in RAW 264.7 macrophages by preventing the activation of nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB). Our findings demonstrate that the administration of Rosuvastatin hampered organ dysfunction and mitigated inflammation in a relevant model of sepsis.
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- Ziming Tang
- Department of Emergency, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing 102206, China
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- Department of Emergency, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing 102206, China
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- Department of Emergency, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing 102206, China
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Garcia B, Ter Schiphorst B, Santos K, Su F, Dewachter L, Vasques-Nóvoa F, Rocha-Oliveira E, Roncon-Albuquerque R, Uba T, Hartmann O, Picod A, Azibani F, Callebert J, Goldman S, Annoni F, Favory R, Vincent JL, Creteur J, Taccone FS, Mebazaa A, Herpain A. Inhibition of circulating dipeptidyl-peptidase 3 by procizumab in experimental septic shock reduces catecholamine exposure and myocardial injury. Intensive Care Med Exp 2024; 12:53. [PMID: 38849640 PMCID: PMC11161450 DOI: 10.1186/s40635-024-00638-3] [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: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Dipeptidyl peptidase 3 (DPP3) is a ubiquitous cytosolic enzyme released into the bloodstream after tissue injury, that can degrade angiotensin II. High concentrations of circulating DPP3 (cDPP3) have been associated with worse outcomes during sepsis. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of Procizumab (PCZ), a monoclonal antibody that neutralizes cDPP3, in an experimental model of septic shock. METHODS In this randomized, open-label, controlled study, 16 anesthetized and mechanically ventilated pigs with peritonitis were randomized to receive PCZ or standard treatment when the mean arterial pressure (MAP) dropped below 50 mmHg. Resuscitation with fluids, antimicrobial therapy, peritoneal lavage, and norepinephrine was initiated one hour later to maintain MAP between 65-75 mmHg for 12 h. Hemodynamic variables, tissue oxygenation indices, and measures of organ failure and myocardial injury were collected. Organ blood flow was assessed using isotopic assessment (99mtechnetium albumin). cDPP3 activity, equilibrium analysis of the renin-angiotensin system and circulating catecholamines were measured. Tissue mRNA expression of interleukin-6 and downregulation of adrenergic and angiotensin receptors were assessed on vascular and myocardial samples. RESULTS PCZ-treated animals had reduced cDPP3 levels and required less norepinephrine and fluid than septic control animals for similar organ perfusion and regional blood flow. PCZ-treated animals had less myocardial injury, and higher PaO2/FiO2 ratios. PCZ was associated with lower circulating catecholamine levels; higher circulating angiotensin II and higher angiotensin II receptor type 1 myocardial protein expression, and with lower myocardial and radial artery mRNA interleukin-6 expression. CONCLUSIONS In an experimental model of septic shock, PCZ administration was associated with reduced fluid and catecholamine requirements, less myocardial injury and cardiovascular inflammation, along with preserved angiotensin II signaling.
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- Bruno Garcia
- Experimental Laboratory of the Department of Intensive Care, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium.
- Department of Intensive Care, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille, Lille, France.
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- Experimental Laboratory of the Department of Intensive Care, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Intensive Care, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille, Lille, France
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- Experimental Laboratory of the Department of Intensive Care, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Cardiovascular R&D Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- 4TEEN4 Pharmaceuticals GmbH, Hennigsdorf, Germany
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- Université Paris Cité, UMR-S 942, INSERM, MASCOT, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, UMR-S 942, INSERM, MASCOT, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, UMR-S 942, INSERM, MASCOT, Paris, France
- Department of Biochemistry, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Lariboisière, Paris, France
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles (HUB), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Experimental Laboratory of the Department of Intensive Care, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Intensive Care, Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles (HUB), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Intensive Care, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille, Lille, France
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- Experimental Laboratory of the Department of Intensive Care, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Intensive Care, Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles (HUB), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Experimental Laboratory of the Department of Intensive Care, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Intensive Care, Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles (HUB), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Experimental Laboratory of the Department of Intensive Care, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Intensive Care, Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles (HUB), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Université Paris Cité, UMR-S 942, INSERM, MASCOT, Paris, France
- Department of Anesthesia, Burn and Critical Care, University Hospitals Saint-Louis-Lariboisière, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Experimental Laboratory of the Department of Intensive Care, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Intensive Care, Saint-Pierre University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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Jia YJ, Xiong S, Yao M, Wei Y, He Y. HMGB1 inhibition blocks ferroptosis and oxidative stress to ameliorate sepsis-induced acute lung injury by activating the Nrf2 pathway. Kaohsiung J Med Sci 2024. [PMID: 38837857 DOI: 10.1002/kjm2.12851] [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: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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The proinflammatory properties of high-mobility group box protein 1 (HMGB1) in sepsis have been extensively studied. This study aimed to investigate the impact of HMGB1 on ferroptosis and its molecular mechanism in sepsis-induced acute lung injury (ALI). A septic mouse model was established using the cecal ligation and puncture method. Blocking HMGB1 resulted in improved survival rates, reduced lung injury, decreased levels of ferroptosis markers (reactive oxygen species, malondialdehyde, and Fe2+), and enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities (superoxide dismutase and catalase) in septic mice. In addition, knockdown of HMGB1 reduced cellular permeability, ferroptosis markers, and raised antioxidant enzyme levels in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated MLE-12 cells. Silencing of HMGB1 led to elevations in the expressions of ferroptosis core-regulators in LPS-treated MLE-12 cells, such as solute carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11), solute carrier family 3 member A2 (SLC3A2), and glutathione peroxidase 4. Furthermore, blocking HMGB1 did not alter ferroptosis, oxidative stress-related changes, and permeability in LPS-treated MLE-12 cells that were pretreated with ferrostatin-1 (a ferroptosis inhibitor). HMGB1 inhibition also led to elevated expressions of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and its downstream targets, heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) and NAD(P)H: quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) in LPS-treated MLE-12 cells and lung tissues from septic mice. The Nrf2-specific inhibitor ML385 reversed the effects of HMGB1 silencing on ferroptosis and cell permeability in LPS-treated MLE-12 cells. Our findings indicated that the inhibition of HMGB1 restrains ferroptosis and oxidative stress, thereby alleviating sepsis-induced ALI through the activation of Nrf2 signaling.
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- Ya-Jie Jia
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Puren Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Puren Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Puren Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Puren Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Puren Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Zhang L, Wang Z, Sun X, Rong W, Deng W, Yu J, Xu X, Yu Q. Nasal mucosa-derived mesenchymal stem cells prolonged the survival of septic rats by protecting macrophages from pyroptosis. Cell Immunol 2024; 401-402:104840. [PMID: 38880071 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellimm.2024.104840] [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: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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Sepsis is characterized by an exacerbated inflammatory response, driven by the overproduction of cytokines, a phenomenon known as a cytokine storm. This condition is further compounded by the extensive infiltration of M1 macrophages and the pyroptosis of these cells, leading to immune paralysis. To counteract this, we sought to transition M1 macrophages into the M2 phenotype and safeguard them from pyroptosis. For this purpose, we employed ectodermal mesenchymal stem cells (EMSCs) sourced from the nasal mucosa to examine their impact on both macrophages and septic animal models. The co-culture protocol involving LPS-stimulated rat bone marrow macrophages and EMSCs was employed to examine the paracrine influence of EMSCs on macrophages. The intravenous administration of EMSCs was utilized to observe the enhancement in the survival rate of septic rat models and the protection of associated organs. The findings indicated that EMSCs facilitated M2 polarization of macrophages, which were stimulated by LPS, and significantly diminished levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and NLRP3. Furthermore, EMSCs notably restored the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) of macrophages through paracrine action, eliminated excess reactive oxygen species (ROS), and inhibited macrophage pyroptosis. Additionally, the systemic integration of EMSCs substantially reduced injuries to multiple organs and preserved the fundamental functions of the heart, liver, and kidney in CLP rats, thereby extending their survival.
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, China.
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McNamara CR, Even KM, Kalinowski A, Horvat CM, Gaines BA, Richardson WM, Simon DW, Kochanek PM, Berger RP, Fink EL. Multiorgan Dysfunction Syndrome in Abusive and Accidental Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury. Neurocrit Care 2024; 40:1099-1108. [PMID: 38062303 PMCID: PMC11147737 DOI: 10.1007/s12028-023-01887-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Abusive head trauma (AHT) is a mechanism of pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) with high morbidity and mortality. Multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS), defined as organ dysfunction in two or more organ systems, is also associated with morbidity and mortality in critically ill children. Our objective was to compare the frequency of MODS and evaluate its association with outcome between AHT and accidental TBI (aTBI). METHODS This was a single center, retrospective cohort study including children under 3 years old admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit with nonpenetrating TBI between 2014 and 2021. Presence or absence of MODS on days 1, 3, and 7 using the Pediatric Logistic Organ Dysfunction-2 score and new impairment status (Functional Status Scale score change > 1 compared with preinjury) at hospital discharge (HD), short-term timepoint, and long-term timepoint were abstracted from the electronic health record. Multiple logistic regression was performed to examine the association between MODS and TBI mechanism with new impairment status. RESULTS Among 576 children, 215 (37%) had AHT and 361 (63%) had aTBI. More children with AHT had MODS on days 1 (34% vs. 23%, p = 0.003), 3 (28% vs. 6%, p < 0.001), and 7 (17% vs. 3%, p < 0.001) compared with those with aTBI. The most common organ failures were cardiovascular ([AHT] 66% vs. [aTBI] 66%, p = 0.997), neurologic (33% vs. 16%, p < 0.001), and respiratory (34% vs. 15%, p < 0.001). MODS was associated with new impairment in multivariable logistic regression at HD (odds ratio 19.1 [95% confidence interval 9.8-38.6, p < 0.001]), short-term discharge (7.4 [3.7-15.2, p < 0.001]), and long-term discharge (4.3 [2.0-9.4, p < 0.001])]. AHT was also associated with new impairment at HD (3.4 [1.6-7.3, p = 0.001]), short-term discharge (2.5 [1.3-4.7, p = 0.005]), and long-term discharge (2.1 [1.1-4.1, p = 0.036]). CONCLUSIONS Abusive head trauma as a mechanism was associated with MODS following TBI. Both AHT mechanism and MODS were associated with new impairment at all time points.
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- Caitlin R McNamara
- Department of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Department of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Xing Y, Tian T, Zhang X, Yang D, Zhang C, Wang M, Wang Y, Luo T, Wang Z, Wang H, Li H. ENDOGENOUS β 3 -ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR ACTIVATION ALLEVIATES SEPSIS-INDUCED CARDIOMYOCYTE APOPTOSIS VIA PI3K/AKT SIGNALING PATHWAY. Shock 2024; 61:915-923. [PMID: 38662592 DOI: 10.1097/shk.0000000000002354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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ABSTRACT β 3 -adrenergic receptor (β 3 -AR) has been proposed as a new therapy for several myocardial diseases. However, the effect of β 3 -AR activation on sepsis-induced myocardial apoptosis is unclear. Here, we investigated the effect of β 3 -AR activation on the cardiomyocyte apoptosis and cardiac dysfunction in cecal ligation and puncture (CLP)-operated rats and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated cardiomyocytes. We found that β 3 -AR existed both in adult rat ventricular myocytes (ARVMs) and H9c2 cells. The expression of β 3 -AR was upregulated in LPS-treated ARVMs and the heart of CLP rats. Pretreatment with β 3 -AR agonist, BRL37344, inhibited LPS-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis and caspase-3, -8, and -9 activation in ARVMs. BRL37344 also reduced apoptosis and increased the protein levels of PI3K, p-Akt Ser473 and p-eNOS Ser1177 in LPS-treated H9c2 cells. Inhibition of PI3K using LY294002 abolished the inhibitory effect of BRL37344 on LPS-induced caspase-3, -8, and -9 activation in H9c2 cells. Furthermore, administration of β 3 -AR antagonist, SR59230A (5 mg/kg), significantly decreased the maximum rate of left ventricular pressure rise (+dP/dt) in CLP-induced septic rats. SR59230A not only increased myocardial apoptosis, reduced p-Akt Ser473 and Bcl-2 contents, but also increased mitochondrial Bax, cytoplasm cytochrome c, cleaved caspase-9, and cleaved caspase-3 levels of the myocardium in septic rats. These results suggest that endogenous β 3 -AR activation alleviates sepsis-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis via PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and maintains intrinsic myocardial systolic function in sepsis.
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- Yun Xing
- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Zhuhai Campus of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Occupational Environment and Health, Guangzhou Twelfth People's Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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Casper E, El Wakeel L, Sabri N, Khorshid R, Fahmy SF. Melatonin: A potential protective multifaceted force for sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy. Life Sci 2024; 346:122611. [PMID: 38580195 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122611] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Sepsis is a life-threatening condition manifested by organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Lung, brain, liver, kidney, and heart are among the affected organs. Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy is a common cause of death among septic patients. Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy is characterized by an acute and reversible significant decline in biventricular both systolic and diastolic function. This is accompanied by left ventricular dilatation. The pathogenesis underlying sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy is multifactorial. Hence, targeting an individual pathway may not be effective in halting the extensive dysregulated immune response. Despite major advances in sepsis management strategies, no effective pharmacological strategies have been shown to treat or even reverse sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy. Melatonin, namely, N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, is synthesized in the pineal gland of mammals and can also be produced in many cells and tissues. Melatonin has cardioprotective, neuroprotective, and anti-tumor activity. Several literature reviews have explored the role of melatonin in preventing sepsis-induced organ failure. Melatonin was found to act on different pathways that are involved in the pathogenesis of sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy. Through its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activity, it offers a potential role in sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy. Its antioxidant activity is through free radical scavenging against reactive oxygen and nitrogen species and modulating the expression and activity of antioxidant enzymes. Melatonin anti-inflammatory activities control the overactive immune system and mitigate cytokine storm. Also, it mitigates mitochondrial dysfunction, a major mechanism involved in sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy, and thus controls apoptosis. Therefore, this review discusses melatonin as a promising drug for the management of sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy.
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- Eman Casper
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Ain Shams University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Peters EJ, Frydland MS, Hassager C, Bos LD, van Vught LA, Cremer OL, Møller JE, van den Born BJH, Vlaar AP, Henriques JP. Biomarker patterns in patients with cardiogenic shock versus septic shock. IJC HEART & VASCULATURE 2024; 52:101424. [PMID: 38784047 PMCID: PMC11112335 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcha.2024.101424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Background In cardiogenic shock (CS), contractile failure is often accompanied by a systemic inflammatory response syndrome. In contrast, many patients with septic shock (SS) develop cardiac dysfunction. A similar hemodynamic support strategy is often deployed in both syndromes but it is unclear whether this is justified based on profiles of biomarkers expressing neurohormonal activation and cardiovascular stress. Methods In this prospective, multicenter cohort, 111 patients with acute myocardial infarction related CS were identified, and matched to patients with SS. Clinical parameters were collected and blood samples were obtained on day 1-3 of Intensive Care admission. Results In this shock cohort comprising 222 patients, with a mean age of 61 (±13.5) years and of whom 161 (37 %) were male, we found that despite obvious clinical disparities on admission, mortality at 30-days did not differ (CS: 40.5 % vs. SS 43.1 %, p = 0.56). Overall, plasma concentrations of all biomarkers were higher in SS patients, with the largest difference on the first day. However, only in CS patients the biomarker concentrations were associated with mortality. Conclusion In this prospective, multicenter cohort SS and CS patients showed similarities in baseline conditions and had similar mortality. However, several biomarkers only showed prognostic value in CS.
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- Elma J. Peters
- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, The Heart Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, The Heart Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Intensive Care, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Laboratory of Experimental Intensive Care and Anesthesiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine & Laboratory of Experimental Intensive Care and Anesthesiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, The Heart Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Internal/vascular Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine & Laboratory of Experimental Intensive Care and Anesthesiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Cardiology, The Heart Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Intensive Care, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Laboratory of Experimental Intensive Care and Anesthesiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine & Laboratory of Experimental Intensive Care and Anesthesiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Internal/vascular Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Li J, Teng D, Jia W, Gong L, Dong H, Wang C, Zhang L, Xu B, Wang W, Zhong L, Wang J, Yang J. PLD2 deletion ameliorates sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy by suppressing cardiomyocyte pyroptosis via the NLRP3/caspase 1/GSDMD pathway. Inflamm Res 2024; 73:1033-1046. [PMID: 38630134 PMCID: PMC11106193 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-024-01881-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SICM) is a life-threatening complication. Phospholipase D2 (PLD2) is crucial in mediating inflammatory reactions and is associated with the prognosis of patients with sepsis. Whether PLD2 is involved in the pathophysiology of SICM remains unknown. This study aimed to investigate the effect of PLD2 knockout on SICM and to explore potential mechanisms. METHODS The SICM model was established using cecal ligation and puncture in wild-type and PLD2-knockout mice and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced H9C2 cardiomyocytes. Transfection with PLD2-shRNA lentivirus and a PLD2 overexpression plasmid were used to interfere with PLD2 expression in H9C2 cells. Cardiac pathological alterations, cardiac function, markers of myocardial injury, and inflammatory factors were used to evaluate the SICM model. The expression of pyroptosis-related proteins (NLRP3, cleaved caspase 1, and GSDMD-N) was assessed using western blotting, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry. RESULTS SICM mice had myocardial tissue damage, increased inflammatory response, and impaired heart function, accompanied by elevated PLD2 expression. PLD2 deletion improved cardiac histological changes, mitigated cTNI production, and enhanced the survival of the SICM mice. Compared with controls, PLD2-knockdown H9C2 exhibits a decrease in inflammatory markers and lactate dehydrogenase production, and scanning electron microscopy results suggest that pyroptosis may be involved. The overexpression of PLD2 increased the expression of NLRP3 in cardiomyocytes. In addition, PLD2 deletion decreased the expression of pyroptosis-related proteins in SICM mice and LPS-induced H9C2 cells. CONCLUSION PLD2 deletion is involved in SICM pathogenesis and is associated with the inhibition of the myocardial inflammatory response and pyroptosis through the NLRP3/caspase 1/GSDMD pathway.
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- Jun Li
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, China
- Department of Cardiology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No. 20 Yudong Road, Yantai, 264000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No. 20 Yudong Road, Yantai, 264000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No. 20 Yudong Road, Yantai, 264000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No. 20 Yudong Road, Yantai, 264000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No. 20 Yudong Road, Yantai, 264000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No. 20 Yudong Road, Yantai, 264000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No. 20 Yudong Road, Yantai, 264000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No. 20 Yudong Road, Yantai, 264000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No. 20 Yudong Road, Yantai, 264000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No. 20 Yudong Road, Yantai, 264000, Shandong, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No. 20 Yudong Road, Yantai, 264000, Shandong, China.
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Dobson GP, Letson HL, Morris JL. Revolution in sepsis: a symptoms-based to a systems-based approach? J Biomed Sci 2024; 31:57. [PMID: 38811967 PMCID: PMC11138085 DOI: 10.1186/s12929-024-01043-4] [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: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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Severe infection and sepsis are medical emergencies. High morbidity and mortality are linked to CNS dysfunction, excessive inflammation, immune compromise, coagulopathy and multiple organ dysfunction. Males appear to have a higher risk of mortality than females. Currently, there are few or no effective drug therapies to protect the brain, maintain the blood brain barrier, resolve excessive inflammation and reduce secondary injury in other vital organs. We propose a major reason for lack of progress is a consequence of the treat-as-you-go, single-nodal target approach, rather than a more integrated, systems-based approach. A new revolution is required to better understand how the body responds to an infection, identify new markers to detect its progression and discover new system-acting drugs to treat it. In this review, we present a brief history of sepsis followed by its pathophysiology from a systems' perspective and future opportunities. We argue that targeting the body's early immune-driven CNS-response may improve patient outcomes. If the barrage of PAMPs and DAMPs can be reduced early, we propose the multiple CNS-organ circuits (or axes) will be preserved and secondary injury will be reduced. We have been developing a systems-based, small-volume, fluid therapy comprising adenosine, lidocaine and magnesium (ALM) to treat sepsis and endotoxemia. Our early studies indicate that ALM therapy shifts the CNS from sympathetic to parasympathetic dominance, maintains cardiovascular-endothelial glycocalyx coupling, reduces inflammation, corrects coagulopathy, and maintains tissue O2 supply. Future research will investigate the potential translation to humans.
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- Geoffrey P Dobson
- Heart, Sepsis and Trauma Research Laboratory, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, 1 James Cook Drive, Townsville, QLD, 4811, Australia.
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- Heart, Sepsis and Trauma Research Laboratory, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, 1 James Cook Drive, Townsville, QLD, 4811, Australia
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- Heart, Sepsis and Trauma Research Laboratory, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, 1 James Cook Drive, Townsville, QLD, 4811, Australia
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Liu Y, Hu N, Ai B, Xia H, Li W. MiR-31-5p alleviates septic cardiomyopathy by targeting BAP1 to inhibit SLC7A11 deubiquitination and ferroptosis. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2024; 24:286. [PMID: 38816686 PMCID: PMC11137958 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-024-03954-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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Septic cardiomyopathy is one of the most severe and common complications in patients with sepsis and poses a great threat to their prognosis. However, the potential mechanisms and effective therapeutic drugs need to be explored. The control of cardiac cell death by miRNAs has emerged as a prominent area of scientific interest in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disorders in recent times. In the present investigation, we discovered that overexpression of miR-31-5p prevented LPS-induced damage to H9C2 cells and that miR-31-5p could inhibit BAP1 production by binding to its 3'-UTR. BRCA1-Associated Protein 1 (BAP1) is a ubiquitin carboxy-terminal hydrolase. BAP1 upregulation blocked effect of miR-31-5p on H9C2 cell injury. Moreover, BAP1 inhibited the expression of solute carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11) by deubiquitinating histone 2 A (H2Aub) on the promoter of SLC7A11. Furthermore, overexpression of miR-31-5p and downregulation of BAP1 inhibited SLC7A11 mediated ferroptosis. In addition, the downregulation of SLC7A11 reversed the inhibitory effect of miR-31-5p on the expression of myocardial injury and inflammatory factors, and cell apoptosis was reversed. In conclusion, these results indicate that miR-31-5p alleviates malignant development of LPS-induced H9C2 cell injury by targeting BAP1 and regulating SLC7A11 deubiquitination-mediated ferroptosis, which confirmed the protective effect of miR-31-5p on H9C2 cell injury and revealed potential mechanisms that may provide new targets for treatment of septic cardiomyopathy.
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- Yafeng Liu
- Department of Emergency, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Emergency, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Emergency, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
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- Department of Emergency, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
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Tang Y, Wu J, Sun X, Tan S, Li W, Yin S, Liu L, Chen Y, Liu Y, Tan Q, Jiang Y, Yang W, Huang W, Weng C, Wu Q, Lu Y, Yuan H, Xiao Q, Chen AF, Xu Q, Billiar TR, Cai J. Cardiolipin oxidized by ROS from complex II acts as a target of gasdermin D to drive mitochondrial pore and heart dysfunction in endotoxemia. Cell Rep 2024; 43:114237. [PMID: 38753484 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114237] [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: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Cardiac dysfunction, an early complication of endotoxemia, is the major cause of death in intensive care units. No specific therapy is available at present for this cardiac dysfunction. Here, we show that the N-terminal gasdermin D (GSDMD-N) initiates mitochondrial apoptotic pore and cardiac dysfunction by directly interacting with cardiolipin oxidized by complex II-generated reactive oxygen species (ROS) during endotoxemia. Caspase-4/11 initiates GSDMD-N pores that are subsequently amplified by the upregulation and activation of NLRP3 inflammation through further generation of ROS. GSDMD-N pores form prior to BAX and VDAC1 apoptotic pores and further incorporate into BAX and VDAC1 oligomers within mitochondria membranes to exacerbate the apoptotic process. Our findings identify oxidized cardiolipin as the definitive target of GSDMD-N in mitochondria of cardiomyocytes during endotoxin-induced myocardial dysfunction (EIMD), and modulation of cardiolipin oxidation could be a therapeutic target early in the disease process to prevent EIMD.
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- Yan Tang
- Clinical Research Center, Department of Cardiology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Department of Cardiology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Department of Cardiology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Department of Cardiology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) Surgery, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410000, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Department of Cardiology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Department of Cardiology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Department of Cardiology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Department of Cardiology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Department of Cardiology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Department of Cardiology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Department of Cardiology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Department of Cardiology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Department of Cardiology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Center for High-Performance Computing, Central South University, Changsha 410000, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Department of Cardiology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Department of Cardiology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Centre for Clinical Pharmacology, William Harvey Research Institute, Barts, and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, EC1M 6BQ London, UK
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- Clinical Research Center, Department of Cardiology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; Department of Cardiology, Institute for Cardiovascular Development and Regenerative Medicine, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 200092 Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- Clinical Research Center, Department of Cardiology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China.
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Cui N, Chen Z, Yu Z, Lv X, Hu Z. PTX3 mediates PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling to downregulate apoptosis and autophagy to attenuate myocardial injury in sepsis. PeerJ 2024; 12:e17263. [PMID: 38784395 PMCID: PMC11114122 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Background This study aimed to investigate the effect and mechanism of Pentraxin 3 (PTX3) on myocardial injury in sepsis. Methods Thirty male C57BL/6 mice were randomly assigned to Groups A, B, or C. Mice in Groups A and B were injected with unloaded lentivirus, while mice in Group C were injected with lentivirus encoding PTX3 overexpression. Seven days after injection, septic myocardial injury mouse models were constructed following intraperitoneal injection with LPS in Groups B and C, and mice in Group A were intraperitoneally injected with normal saline. Cardiac function was examined using echocardiography; pathological variation of myocardial cells was measured through HE staining, transmission electron microscopy, and TUNEL staining; and Western blot was used to measure the expression of PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway-related, autophagy-related, and apoptosis-related proteins in mice myocardial cells. Results PTX3 significantly improved cardiac function and structure in sepsis-stricken mice, and PTX3 alleviated cardiac damage caused by sepsis. PTX3 reduced the relative protein expression of p-PI3K, p-AKT, mTOR, LC3I/II, Beclin, ATG5, Bax, Caspase-3, and Caspase-9 in septic mouse cardiomyocytes and increased the relative protein expression of Bcl-2. Conclusion PTX3 can attenuate myocardial injury in sepsis due to the down-regulation of apoptosis and autophagy induced by the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway.
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- Na Cui
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Hepatobiliary Surgery Department, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Sun C, Xie Y, Zhu C, Guo L, Wei J, Xu B, Song Y, Qin H, Li X. Serum Mrp 8/14 as a Potential Biomarker for Predicting the Occurrence of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Induced by Sepsis: A Retrospective Controlled Study. J Inflamm Res 2024; 17:2939-2949. [PMID: 38764498 PMCID: PMC11100500 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s457547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
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Background To date, there are no studies regarding the Mrp 8/14 in predicting the occurrence of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) induced by sepsis. Thus, the objective of this study was to investigate the expression of Myeloid-related proteins 8 and 14 (Mrp 8/14) and its role in ARDS induced by sepsis. Methods A total of 168 septic patients were enrolled in the observational study. The baseline information and clinical outcomes were obtained retrospectively. Serum Mrp 8/14 level was determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The patients were categorized into sepsis and ARDS group based on whether they developed ARDS during the intensive care unit (ICU) hospitalization. Results There was significant difference in the level of Mrp 8/14 between the sepsis group and ARDS groups (P < 0.05). Mrp 8/14 correlated positively with procalcitonin (PCT), interleukin-6 (IL-6), acute physiology and chronic health evaluation II (APACHE II) score, sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score on day 1, mechanical ventilation time, length of ICU stay and hospitalization expenses in ICU (all P < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed Mrp 8/14 was the independent factor for forecasting the occurrence of sepsis- induced ARDS (P < 0.05). The areas under receiver operating characteristic curves for Mrp 8/14 were higher than that of PCT, APACHE II score and SOFA score on day 1 (P < 0.05). Conclusion The serum Mrp 8/14 level at admission may be a potential marker for predicting the occurrence of ARDS induced by sepsis. Early detection of serum Mrp 8/14 could help clinicians to identify and evaluate the severity of ARDS induced by sepsis.
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- Caizhi Sun
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Lianyungang Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, The First People’s Hospital of Lianyungang City, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, 222000, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, 210006, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Lianyungang Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, The First People’s Hospital of Lianyungang City, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, 222000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, 210006, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, 210006, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, 210006, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, 210006, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, 210006, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, 210006, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Lianyungang Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, The First People’s Hospital of Lianyungang City, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, 222000, People’s Republic of China
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Ni D, Lin X, Deng C, Yuan L, Li J, Liu Y, Liang P, Jiang B. Energy Metabolism: From Physiological Changes to Targets in Sepsis-induced Cardiomyopathy. Hellenic J Cardiol 2024:S1109-9666(24)00114-3. [PMID: 38734307 DOI: 10.1016/j.hjc.2024.05.010] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response syndrome caused by a variety of dysregulated responses to host infection with life-threatening multi-organ dysfunction. Among the injuries or dysfunctions involved in the course of sepsis, cardiac injury and dysfunction often occur and are associated with the pathogenesis of hemodynamic disturbances, also defined as sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SIC). The process of myocardial metabolism is tightly regulated and adapts to various cardiac output demands. The heart is a metabolically flexible organ capable of utilizing all classes of energy substrates, including carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and ketone bodies to produce ATP. The demand of cardiac cells for energy metabolism changes substantially in septic cardiomyopathy with distinct etiological causes and different times. This review describes changes in cardiomyocyte energy metabolism under normal physiological conditions and some features of myocardial energy metabolism in septic cardiomyopathy, and briefly outlines the role of the mitochondria as a center of energy metabolism in the septic myocardium, revealing that changes in energy metabolism can serve as a potential future therapy for infectious cardiomyopathy.
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- Dan Ni
- Department of Pathophysiology, Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Medicine Functional Experimental Teaching Center, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Medicine Functional Experimental Teaching Center, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Medicine Functional Experimental Teaching Center, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Medicine Functional Experimental Teaching Center, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Medicine Functional Experimental Teaching Center, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Medicine Functional Experimental Teaching Center, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Sepsis Translational Medicine Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Medicine Functional Experimental Teaching Center, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan China.
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Verras C, Bezati S, Bistola V, Ventoulis I, Matsiras D, Tsiodras S, Parissis J, Polyzogopoulou E. Point-of-Care Serum Proenkephalin as an Early Predictor of Mortality in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department with Septic Shock. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1004. [PMID: 38790966 PMCID: PMC11117930 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12051004] [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: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of the present study is to investigate the prognostic utility of point-of-care (POC)-measured proenkephalin (PENK), a novel biomarker, in terms of predicting in-hospital mortality in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with septic shock. METHODS Bedside PENK was measured in consecutive patients presenting to the ED with septic shock according to the Sepsis-3 clinical criteria. The association of PENK with inflammatory and routine biomarkers, and its role as a predictor of in-hospital mortality, was examined. RESULTS Sixty-one patients with septic shock [53% females, median age 83 years (IQR 71-88)] were evaluated. Median (IQR) values of creatinine, plasma lactate, soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (SuPAR), procalcitonin and PENK were 1.7 (1.0-2.9) mg/dL, 3.6 (2.1-6.8) mmol/L, 13.1 (10.0-21.4) ng/mL, 2.06 (0.84-3.49) ng/mL, and 205 (129-425) pmol/L, respectively. LogPENK significantly correlated with LogLactate (rho = 0.369, p = 0.004), LogCreatinine (rho = 0.537, p < 0.001), LogProcalcitonin (rho = 0.557, p < 0.001), and LogSuPAR (rho = 0.327, p = 0.011). During hospitalization, 39/61 (64%) patients died. In a multivariable logistic regression model, logPENK was an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality (OR 11.9, 95% CI: 1.7-84.6, p = 0.013). CONCLUSION POC PENK levels measured upon presentation to the ED strongly correlated with metabolic, renal and inflammatory biomarkers, and may serve as a predictor of in-hospital mortality in patients with septic shock.
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- Christos Verras
- University Emergency Department, Attikon University Hospital, 12462 Athens, Greece; (S.B.); (D.M.); (J.P.); (E.P.)
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- University Emergency Department, Attikon University Hospital, 12462 Athens, Greece; (S.B.); (D.M.); (J.P.); (E.P.)
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- 2nd Cardiology Department, Attikon University Hospital, 12462 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Western Macedonia, 50200 Ptolemaida, Greece;
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- University Emergency Department, Attikon University Hospital, 12462 Athens, Greece; (S.B.); (D.M.); (J.P.); (E.P.)
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- 4th Department of Internal Medicine, Attikon University Hospital, 12462 Athens, Greece;
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- University Emergency Department, Attikon University Hospital, 12462 Athens, Greece; (S.B.); (D.M.); (J.P.); (E.P.)
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- University Emergency Department, Attikon University Hospital, 12462 Athens, Greece; (S.B.); (D.M.); (J.P.); (E.P.)
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Jin S, Wang H, Zhang X, Song M, Liu B, Sun W. Emerging regulatory mechanisms in cardiovascular disease: Ferroptosis. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 174:116457. [PMID: 38518600 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116457] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024] Open
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Ferroptosis, distinct from apoptosis, necrosis, autophagy, and other types of cell death, is a novel iron-dependent regulated cell death characterized by the accumulation of lipid peroxides and redox imbalance with distinct morphological, biochemical, and genetic features. Dysregulation of iron homeostasis, the disruption of antioxidative stress pathways and lipid peroxidation are crucial in ferroptosis. Ferroptosis is involved in the pathogenesis of several cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarction, ischemia-reperfusion injury, abdominal aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, and heart failure. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms that regulate ferroptosis in cardiovascular diseases will enhance the prevention and treatment of these diseases. This review discusses the latest findings on the molecular mechanisms of ferroptosis and its regulation in cardiovascular diseases, the application of ferroptosis modulators in cardiovascular diseases, and the role of traditional Chinese medicines in ferroptosis regulation to provide a comprehensive understanding of the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases and identify new prevention and treatment options.
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- Sijie Jin
- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, 4026 YaTai Street, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, 4026 YaTai Street, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, 4026 YaTai Street, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, 4026 YaTai Street, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, 4026 YaTai Street, Changchun 130041, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, 4026 YaTai Street, Changchun 130041, China.
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Zhang M, Zhi D, Liu P, Wang Y, Duan M. Protective effects of Dioscin against sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy via regulation of toll-like receptor 4/MyD88/p65 signal pathway. Immun Inflamm Dis 2024; 12:e1229. [PMID: 38775678 PMCID: PMC11110714 DOI: 10.1002/iid3.1229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Dioscin has many pharmacological effects; however, its role in sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SIC) is unknown. Accordingly, we concentrate on elucidating the mechanism of Dioscin in SIC rat model. METHODS The SIC rat and H9c2 cell models were established by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induction. The heart rate (HR), left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF), mean arterial blood pressure (MAP), and heart weight index (HWI) of rats were evaluated. The myocardial tissue was observed by hematoxylin and eosin staining. 4-Hydroxy-2-nonenal (4-HNE) level in myocardial tissue was detected by immunohistochemistry. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione (GSH) activities in serum samples of rats and H9c2 cells were determined by colorimetric assay. Bax, B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), myeloid differentiation primary response 88 (MyD88), phosphorylated-p65 (p-p65), and p65 levels in myocardial tissues of rats and treated H9c2 cells were measured by quantitative real-time PCR and Western blot. Viability and reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation of treated H9c2 cells were assayed by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide and dihydroethidium staining assays. RESULTS Dioscin decreased HR and HWI, increased LVEF and MAP, alleviated the myocardial tissue damage, and reduced 4-HNE level in SIC rats. Dioscin reversed LPS-induced reduction on SOD, CAT, GSH, and Bcl-2 levels, and increment on Bax and TLR4 levels in rats and H9c2 cells. Overexpressed TLR4 attenuated the effects of Dioscin on promoting viability, as well as dwindling TLR4, ROS and MyD88 levels, and p-p65/p65 value in LPS-induced H9c2 cells. CONCLUSION Protective effects of Dioscin against LPS-induced SIC are achieved via regulation of TLR4/MyD88/p65 signal pathway.
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- Meng Zhang
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship HospitalCapital Medical UniversityBeijingChina
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship HospitalCapital Medical UniversityBeijingChina
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship HospitalCapital Medical UniversityBeijingChina
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship HospitalCapital Medical UniversityBeijingChina
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Friendship HospitalCapital Medical UniversityBeijingChina
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Dong W, Liao R, Weng J, Du X, Chen J, Fang X, Liu W, Long T, You J, Wang W, Peng X. USF2 activates RhoB/ROCK pathway by transcriptional inhibition of miR-206 to promote pyroptosis in septic cardiomyocytes. Mol Cell Biochem 2024; 479:1093-1108. [PMID: 37347361 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-023-04781-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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Septic cardiomyopathy (SCM) is one of the most serious complications of sepsis. The present study investigated the role and mechanism of upstream stimulatory factor 2 (USF2) in SCM. Serum samples were extracted from SCM patients and healthy individuals. A murine model of sepsis was induced by caecal ligation and puncture (CLP) surgery. Myocardial injury was examined by echocardiography and HE staining. ELISA assay evaluated myocardial markers (CK-MB, cTnI) and inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-18). Primary mouse cardiomyocytes were treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to simulate sepsis in vitro. RT-qPCR and Western blot were used for analyzing gene and protein levels. CCK-8 assay assessed cell viability. NLRP3 was detected by immunofluorescence. ChIP, RIP and dual luciferase reporter assays were conducted to validate the molecular associations. USF2 was increased in serum from SCM patients, septic mice and primary cardiomyocytes. USF2 silencing improved the survival of septic mice and attenuated sepsis-induced myocardial pyroptosis and inflammation in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, USF2 could directly bind to the promoter of miR-206 to transcriptionally inhibit its expression. Moreover, RhoB was confirmed as a target of miR-206 and could promote ROCK activation and NLRP3 inflammasome formation. Moreover, overexpression of RhoB remarkably reversed the protection against LPS-induced inflammation and pyroptosis mediated by USF2 deletion or miR-206 overexpression in cardiomyocytes. The above findings elucidated that USF2 knockdown exerted a cardioprotective effect on sepsis by decreasing pyroptosis and inflammation via miR-206/RhoB/ROCK pathway, suggesting that USF2 may be a novel drug target in SCM.
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- Wei Dong
- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17, Yong Waizheng Road, Donghu District, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17, Yong Waizheng Road, Donghu District, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17, Yong Waizheng Road, Donghu District, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17, Yong Waizheng Road, Donghu District, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17, Yong Waizheng Road, Donghu District, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17, Yong Waizheng Road, Donghu District, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17, Yong Waizheng Road, Donghu District, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17, Yong Waizheng Road, Donghu District, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17, Yong Waizheng Road, Donghu District, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17, Yong Waizheng Road, Donghu District, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China.
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Huang H, Ge C, Dai Y, Wu Y, Zhu J. Exploring Ferroptosis-Associated Gene Signatures as Diagnostic and Therapeutic Targets for Sepsis-Induced Cardiomyopathy. Cureus 2024; 16:e60439. [PMID: 38887322 PMCID: PMC11182375 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.60439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SICM) is a severe complication of sepsis associated with high mortality rates. Despite its significance, the molecular mechanisms underlying SICM remain poorly understood, particularly the role of ferroptosis - a form of iron-dependent programmed cell death. METHODOLOGY This study analyzed the GSE79962 dataset from the Gene Expression Omnibus, containing cardiac gene expression profiles from SICM patients and controls. A list of ferroptosis-related genes (FRGs) was retrieved from the FerrDb. We used the limma package in R for differential expression analysis, setting an adjusted P-value cutoff of <0.05 and a log2-fold change threshold of ±1 to identify differentially expressed ferroptosis-related genes (DE-FRGs). We applied machine learning algorithms for biomarker identification, including least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) logistic regression and support vector machine with recursive feature elimination (SVM-RFE), implemented via the glmnet and e1071 packages in R, respectively. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) was conducted using the GSEA package to investigate the biological pathways related to key DE-FRGs. RESULTS After differential expression analysis, we identified 145 DE-FRGs. Functional enrichment analyses underscored the involvement of these genes in critical biological processes and pathways, such as lipid metabolism and insulin resistance. Machine learning approaches pinpointed five key DE-FRGs (NCOA4, GABARAPL1, GJA1, CISD1, CP), with strong predictive potential for SICM. Further analyses, including the construction of a ceRNA network, revealed intricate post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms that may influence the expression of these key genes. CONCLUSIONS Our findings highlight the central role of ferroptosis in SICM and identify potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets that could help refine diagnostic and treatment strategies. This study advances our understanding of the molecular underpinnings of SICM and sets the stage for future research aimed at mitigating this severe sepsis complication.
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- Haobin Huang
- Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, CHN
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- Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, CHN
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- Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, CHN
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- Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, CHN
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- Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, CHN
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He C, Yu Y, Wang F, Li W, Ni H, Xiang M. Pretreatment with interleukin-15 attenuates inflammation and apoptosis by inhibiting NF-κB signaling in sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction. Eur J Histochem 2024; 68:4019. [PMID: 38686889 PMCID: PMC11110722 DOI: 10.4081/ejh.2024.4019] [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: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction (SIMD) is associated with poor prognosis and increased mortality in patients with sepsis. Cytokines are important regulators of both the initiation and progression of sepsis. Interleukin-15 (IL-15), a pro-inflammatory cytokine, has been linked to protective effects against myocardial infarction and myocarditis. However, the role of IL-15 in SIMD remains unclear. We established a mouse model of SIMD via cecal ligation puncture (CLP) surgery and a cell model of myocardial injury via lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation. IL-15 expression was prominently upregulated in septic hearts as well as cardiomyocytes challenged with LPS. IL-15 pretreatment attenuated cardiac inflammation and cell apoptosis and improved cardiac function in the CLP model. Similar cardioprotective effects of IL-15 pretreatment were observed in vitro. As expected, IL-15 knockdown had the opposite effect on LPS-stimulated cardiomyocytes. Mechanistically, we found that IL-15 pretreatment reduced the expression of the pro-apoptotic proteins cleaved caspase-3 and Bax and upregulated the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2. RNA sequencing and Western blotting further confirmed that IL-15 pretreatment suppressed the activation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signaling in mice with sepsis. Besides, the addition of NF-κB inhibitor can significantly attenuate cardiomyocyte apoptosis compared to the control findings. Our results suggest that IL-15 pretreatment attenuated the cardiac inflammatory responses and reduced cardiomyocyte apoptosis by partially inhibiting NF-κB signaling in vivo and in vitro, thereby improving cardiac function in mice with sepsis. These findings highlight a promising therapeutic strategy for SIMD.
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- Chaojie He
- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou; Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
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Hiraiwa H, Kasugai D, Okumura T, Murohara T. Clinical implications of septic cardiomyopathy: A narrative review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37940. [PMID: 38669408 PMCID: PMC11049701 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Sepsis is caused by the body's dysregulated response to infection, which can lead to multiorgan injury and death. Patients with sepsis may develop acute cardiac dysfunction, termed septic cardiomyopathy, which is a global but reversible dysfunction of both sides of the heart. This narrative review discusses the mechanistic changes in the heart during septic cardiomyopathy, its diagnosis, existing treatment options regarding severity and course, and emerging treatment approaches. Although no standardized definition for septic cardiomyopathy exists, it is described as a reversible myocardial dysfunction that typically resolves within 7 to 10 days. Septic cardiomyopathy is often diagnosed based on electrocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, biomarkers, and direct invasive and noninvasive measures of cardiac output. Presently, the treatment of septic cardiomyopathy is similar to that of sepsis, primarily focusing on acute interventions. Treatments for cardiomyopathy often include angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, and diuretics. However, because of profound hypotension in sepsis, many cardiomyopathy treatments are contraindicated in patients with septic cardiomyopathy. Substantial efforts have been made to study the pathophysiological mechanisms and diagnostic options; however, the lack of a uniform definition for septic cardiomyopathy is challenging for physicians when considering treatments. Another challenge for physicians is that the treatment for septic cardiomyopathy has only focused on acute intervention, whereas the treatment for other cardiomyopathies has been provided on a long-term basis. A better understanding of the underlying mechanisms of septic cardiomyopathy may contribute to the development of a unified definition of the condition and novel treatment options.
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- Hiroaki Hiraiwa
- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Lu NF, Niu HX, Liu AQ, Chen YL, Liu HN, Zhao PH, Shao J, Xi XM. Types of Septic Cardiomyopathy: Prognosis and Influencing Factors - A Clinical Study. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2024; 17:1015-1025. [PMID: 38680475 PMCID: PMC11055516 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s452803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Objective To explore the prognostic outcomes associated with different types of septic cardiomyopathy and analyze the factors that exert an influence on these outcomes. Methods The data collected within 24 hours of ICU admission included cardiac troponin I (cTnI), N-terminal pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP); SOFA (sequential organ failure assessment) scores, and the proportion of vasopressor use. Based on echocardiographic outcomes, septic cardiomyopathy was categorized into left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction, LV diastolic dysfunction, and right ventricular (RV) systolic dysfunction. Differences between the mortality and survival groups, as well as between each cardiomyopathy subgroup and the non-cardiomyopathy group were compared, to explore the influencing factors of cardiomyopathy. Results A cohort of 184 patients were included in this study, with LV diastolic dysfunction having the highest incidence rate (43.5%). The mortality group had significantly higher SOFA scores, vasopressor use, and cTnI levels compared to the survival group; the survival group had better LV diastolic function than the mortality group (p < 0.05 for all). In contrast to the non-cardiomyopathy group, each subgroup within the cardiomyopathy category exhibited elevated levels of cTnI. The subgroup with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction demonstrated a higher prevalence of advanced age, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and an increased mortality rate; the RV systolic dysfunction subgroup had higher SOFA scores and NT-proBNP levels, and a higher mortality rate (P < 0.05 for all); the LV systolic dysfunction subgroup had a similar mortality rate (P > 0.05). Conclusion Patients with advanced age, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or coronary artery disease are more prone to develop LV diastolic dysfunction type of cardiomyopathy; cardiomyopathy subgroups had higher levels of cTnI. The RV systolic dysfunction cardiomyopathy subgroup had higher SOFA scores and NT-proBNP levels. The occurrence of RV systolic dysfunction in patients with sepsis significantly increased the mortality rate.
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- Nian-Fang Lu
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Capital Medical University Electric Teaching Hospital/Beijing Electric Power Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, Capital Medical University Electric Teaching Hospital/Beijing Electric Power Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Capital Medical University Electric Teaching Hospital/Beijing Electric Power Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Capital Medical University Electric Teaching Hospital/Beijing Electric Power Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Capital Medical University Electric Teaching Hospital/Beijing Electric Power Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Capital Medical University Electric Teaching Hospital/Beijing Electric Power Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Subei People’s Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Yangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Capital Medical University Fuxing Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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Su Z, Gao M, Weng L, Xu T. Esculin targets TLR4 to protect against LPS-induced septic cardiomyopathy. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 131:111897. [PMID: 38513575 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111897] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Esculin, a main active ingredient from Cortex fraxini, possesses biological activities such as anti-thrombosis, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidation effects. However, the effects of Esculin on septic cardiomyopathy remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the protective properties and mechanisms of Esculin in countering sepsis-induced cardiac trauma and dysfunction. METHODS AND RESULTS In lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced mice model, Esculin could obviously improve heart injury and function. Esculin treatment also significantly reduced the production of inflammatory and apoptotic cells, the release of inflammatory cytokines, and the expression of oxidative stress-associated and apoptosis-associated markers in hearts compared to LPS injection alone. These results were consistent with those of in vitro experiments based on neonatal rat cardiomyocytes. Database analysis and molecular docking suggested that TLR4 was targeted by Esculin, as shown by stable hydrogen bonds formed between Esculin with VAL-308, ASN-307, CYS-280, CYS-304 and ASP-281 of TLR4. Esculin reversed LPS-induced upregulation of TLR4 and phosphorylation of NF-κB p65 in cardiomyocytes. The plasmid overexpressing TLR4 abolished the protective properties of Esculin in vitro. CONCLUSION We concluded that Esculin could alleviate LPS-induced septic cardiomyopathy via binding to TLR4 to attenuate cardiomyocyte inflammation, oxidative stress and apoptosis.
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- Zhenyang Su
- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu, China; Department of Geriatrics, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu, China.
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Zhou Y, Zhu Y, Wu Y, Xiang X, Ouyang X, Liu L, Li T. 4-phenylbutyric acid improves sepsis-induced cardiac dysfunction by modulating amino acid metabolism and lipid metabolism via Comt/Ptgs2/Ppara. Metabolomics 2024; 20:46. [PMID: 38641695 PMCID: PMC11031492 DOI: 10.1007/s11306-024-02112-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Cardiac dysfunction after sepsis the most common and severe sepsis-related organ failure. The severity of cardiac damage in sepsis patients was positively associated to mortality. It is important to look for drugs targeting sepsis-induced cardiac damage. Our previous studies found that 4-phenylbutyric acid (PBA) was beneficial to septic shock by improving cardiovascular function and survival, while the specific mechanism is unclear. OBJECTIVES We aimed to explore the specific mechanism and PBA for protecting cardiac function in sepsis. METHODS The cecal ligation and puncture-induced septic shock models were used to observe the therapeutic effects of PBA on myocardial contractility and the serum levels of cardiac troponin-T. The mechanisms of PBA against sepsis were explored by metabolomics and network pharmacology. RESULTS The results showed that PBA alleviated the sepsis-induced cardiac damage. The metabolomics results showed that there were 28 metabolites involving in the therapeutic effects of PBA against sepsis. According to network pharmacology, 11 hub genes were found that were involved in lipid metabolism and amino acid transport following PBA treatment. The further integrated analysis focused on 7 key targets, including Comt, Slc6a4, Maoa, Ppara, Pparg, Ptgs2 and Trpv1, as well as their core metabolites and pathways. In an in vitro assay, PBA effectively inhibited sepsis-induced reductions in Comt, Ptgs2 and Ppara after sepsis. CONCLUSIONS PBA protects sepsis-induced cardiac injury by targeting Comt/Ptgs2/Ppara, which regulates amino acid metabolism and lipid metabolism. The study reveals the complicated mechanisms of PBA against sepsis.
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- Yuanqun Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Shock and Transfusion of Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Shock and Transfusion of Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Shock and Transfusion of Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Shock and Transfusion of Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Shock and Transfusion of Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Shock and Transfusion of Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Shock and Transfusion of Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Cui YN, Tian N, Luo YH, Zhao JJ, Bi CF, Gou Y, Liu J, Feng K, Zhang JF. High-dose Vitamin C injection ameliorates against sepsis-induced myocardial injury by anti-apoptosis, anti-inflammatory and pro-autophagy through regulating MAPK, NF-κB and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways in rats. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:6937-6953. [PMID: 38643461 PMCID: PMC11087106 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205735] [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: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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AIMS This study aimed to evaluate the effects of VC on SIMI in rats. METHODS In this study, the survival rate of high dose VC for SIMI was evaluated within 7 days. Rats were randomly assigned to three groups: Sham group, CLP group, and high dose VC (500 mg/kg i.v.) group. The animals in each group were treated with drugs for 1 day, 3 days or 5 days, respectively. Echocardiography, myocardial enzymes and HE were used to detect cardiac function. IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-α) in serum were measured using ELISA kits. Western blot was used to detect proteins related to apoptosis, inflammation, autophagy, MAPK, NF-κB and PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathways. RESULTS High dose VC improved the survival rate of SIMI within 7 days. Echocardiography, HE staining and myocardial enzymes showed that high-dose VC relieved SIMI in rats in a time-dependent manner. And compared with CLP group, high-dose VC decreased the expressions of pro-apoptotic proteins, while increased the expression of anti-apoptotic protein. And compared with CLP group, high dose VC decreased phosphorylation levels of Erk1/2, P38, JNK, NF-κB and IKK α/β in SIMI rats. High dose VC increased the expression of the protein Beclin-1 and LC3-II/LC3-I ratio, whereas decreased the expression of P62 in SIMI rats. Finally, high dose VC attenuated phosphorylation of PI3K, AKT and mTOR compared with the CLP group. SIGNIFICANCE Our results showed that high dose VC has a good protective effect on SIMI after continuous treatment, which may be mediated by inhibiting apoptosis and inflammatory, and promoting autophagy through regulating MAPK, NF-κB and PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway.
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- Ya-Nan Cui
- Medical Records and Statistics Room, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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- Department of Emergency Medical, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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- Department of Pathology, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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- Department of Emergency Medical, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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- Department of Emergency Medical, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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- Department of Emergency Medical, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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- Department of Emergency Medical, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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- Department of Emergency Medical, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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- Department of Emergency Medical, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750000, China
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Pasetto M, Calabrò LA, Annoni F, Scolletta S, Labbé V, Donadello K, Taccone FS. Ivabradine in Septic Shock: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2338. [PMID: 38673611 PMCID: PMC11051007 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13082338] [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: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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In patients with septic shock, compensatory tachycardia initially serves to maintain adequate cardiac output and tissue oxygenation but may persist despite appropriate fluid and vasopressor resuscitation. This sustained elevation in heart rate and altered heart rate variability, indicative of autonomic dysfunction, is a well-established independent predictor of adverse outcomes in critical illness. Elevated heart rate exacerbates myocardial oxygen demand, reduces ventricular filling time, compromises coronary perfusion during diastole, and impairs the isovolumetric relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle, contributing to ventricular-arterial decoupling. This also leads to increased ventricular and atrial filling pressures, with a heightened risk of arrhythmias. Ivabradine, a highly selective inhibitor of the sinoatrial node's pacemaker current (If or "funny" current), mitigates heart rate by modulating diastolic depolarization slope without affecting contractility. By exerting a selective chronotropic effect devoid of negative inotropic properties, ivabradine shows potential for improving hemodynamics in septic shock patients with cardiac dysfunction. This review evaluates the plausible mechanisms and existing evidence regarding the utility of ivabradine in managing patients with septic shock.
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- Marco Pasetto
- Department of Intensive Care, Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1070 Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology and Paediatrics, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1070 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1070 Brussels, Belgium
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University Hospital of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1070 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology and Paediatrics, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy
- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit B, University Hospital Integrated Trust of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1070 Brussels, Belgium
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Nemani L, Palmer LJ, Nabzdyk CGS. Echocardiography in Sepsis: Can One Snapshot Tell the Whole Story? J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024:S1053-0770(24)00277-5. [PMID: 38839490 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2024.04.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Chen T, Ye L, Zhu J, Tan B, Yi Q, Sun Y, Xie Q, Xiang H, Wang R, Tian J, Xu H. Inhibition of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Kinase 4 Attenuates Myocardial and Mitochondrial Injury in Sepsis-Induced Cardiomyopathy. J Infect Dis 2024; 229:1178-1188. [PMID: 37624974 DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiad365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SIC) is a cardiac dysfunction caused by sepsis, with mitochondrial dysfunction being a critical contributor. Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 4 (PDK4) is a kinase of pyruvate dehydrogenase with multifaceted actions in mitochondrial metabolism. However, its role in SIC remains unknown. METHODS Serum PDK4 levels were measured and analyzed in 27 children with SIC, 30 children with sepsis, and 29 healthy children. In addition, for mice exhibiting SIC, the effects of PDK4 knockdown or inhibition on the function and structure of the myocardium and mitochondria were assessed. RESULTS The findings from the analysis of children with SIC revealed that PDK4 was significantly elevated and correlated with disease severity and organ injury. Nonsurvivors displayed higher serum PDK4 levels than survivors. Furthermore, mice with SIC benefited from PDK4 knockdown or inhibition, showing improved myocardial contractile function, reduced myocardial injury, and decreased mitochondrial structural injury and dysfunction. In addition, inhibition of PDK4 decreased the inhibitory phosphorylation of PDHE1α (pyruvate dehydrogenase complex E1 subunit α) and improved abnormal pyruvate metabolism and mitochondrial dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS PDK4 is a potential biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of SIC. In experimental SIC, PDK4 promoted mitochondrial dysfunction with increased phosphorylation of PDHE1α and abnormal pyruvate metabolism.
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- Tangtian Chen
- Department of Pediatric Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Pediatric Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
- Department of Pediatrics, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401147, China
- Department of Pediatrics, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing 401147, China
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- Department of Pediatric Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Pediatric Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Pediatric Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Pediatric Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
- Centre of Clinical Laboratory, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Pediatric Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Pediatric Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Pediatric Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Pediatric Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
- Department of Cardiovascular Internal Medicine, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Pediatric Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400014, China
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Liu W, Shao R, Zhang S, Jin L, Liu R, Chen P, Hu J, Ma H, Wu B, Liang W, Luo X, Li J, Chen W, Xiong N, He B. Characteristics, predictors and outcomes of new-onset QT prolongation in sepsis: a multicenter retrospective study. Crit Care 2024; 28:115. [PMID: 38594724 PMCID: PMC11003155 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-024-04879-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sepsis-induced myocardial injury is a serious complication of sepsis. QT prolongation is a proarrhythmic state which reflects myocardial injury in a group of heterogeneous disorders. However, the study on the clinical value of QT prolongation in sepsis is limited. METHODS We aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and predictors of new-onset QT prolongation in sepsis and its impact on the outcome in a multicenter retrospective cohort study. Electrocardiographic and clinical data were collected from patients with sepsis from the wards and intensive care units of four centers after exclusion of QT-influencing medications and electrolyte abnormalities. Clinical outcomes were compared between patients with and without QT prolongation (QTc > 450 ms). Multivariate analysis was performed to ascertain whether QT prolongation was an independent predictor for 30-day mortality. The factors predicting QT prolongation in sepsis were also analyzed. RESULTS New-onset QT prolongation occurred in 235/1024 (22.9%) patients. The majority demonstrated similar pattern as type 1 long QT syndrome. Patients with QT prolongation had a higher 30-day in-hospital mortality (P < 0.001), which was also associated with increased tachyarrhythmias including paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or tachycardia (P < 0.001) and ventricular arrhythmia (P < 0.001) during hospitalization. QT prolongation independently predicted 30-day mortality (P = 0.044) after multivariate analysis. History of coronary artery disease (P = 0.001), septic shock (P = 0.008), acute respiratory (P < 0.001), heart (P = 0.021) and renal dysfunction (P = 0.013) were independent predictors of QT prolongation in sepsis. CONCLUSIONS New-onset QT prolongation in sepsis was associated with increased mortality as well as atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, which was predicted by disease severity and organ dysfunction.
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- Weizhuo Liu
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, 241 Huaihaixi Road, Shanghai, 200030, China
- Centre for Cardiopulmonary Translational Medicine, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, 241 Huaihaixi Road, Shanghai, 200030, China
- Centre for Cardiopulmonary Translational Medicine, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, 241 Huaihaixi Road, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, 241 Huaihaixi Road, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Huashan Hospital Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqizhong Road, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Jing'an District Central Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, People's Hospital of Qiubei, Putan Road in Jinping Town, Qiubei, 663200, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, People's Hospital of Qiubei, Putan Road in Jinping Town, Qiubei, 663200, Yunnan, China
- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Huashan Hospital Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqizhong Road, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Huashan Hospital Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqizhong Road, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Huashan Hospital Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqizhong Road, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Huashan Hospital Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqizhong Road, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Department of Cardiology, People's Hospital of Qiubei, Putan Road in Jinping Town, Qiubei, 663200, Yunnan, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Huashan Hospital Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqizhong Road, Shanghai, 200030, China.
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, 241 Huaihaixi Road, Shanghai, 200030, China.
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Heymer J, Raepple D. The ongoing journey in targeting hemodynamic interventions: missing miles for missing the last micron? Intensive Care Med Exp 2024; 12:35. [PMID: 38594581 PMCID: PMC11004093 DOI: 10.1186/s40635-024-00621-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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- Johannes Heymer
- Internistische Intensivmedizin, Zentrum Für Innere Medizin, Klinikum Stuttgart, Kriegsbergstraße 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Internistische Intensivmedizin, Zentrum Für Innere Medizin, Klinikum Stuttgart, Kriegsbergstraße 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Germany.
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Zhao Q, Zhang Q, Zhao X, Tian Z, Sun M, He L. MG53: A new protagonist in the precise treatment of cardiomyopathies. Biochem Pharmacol 2024; 222:116057. [PMID: 38367817 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116057] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Cardiomyopathies (CMs) are highly heterogeneous progressive heart diseases characterised by structural and functional abnormalities of the heart, whose intricate pathogenesis has resulted in a lack of effective treatment options. Mitsugumin 53 (MG53), also known as Tripartite motif protein 72 (TRIM72), is a tripartite motif family protein from the immuno-proteomic library expressed primarily in the heart and skeletal muscle. Recent studies have identified MG53 as a potential cardioprotective protein that may play a crucial role in CMs. Therefore, the objective of this review is to comprehensively examine the underlying mechanisms mediated by MG53 responsible for myocardial protection, elucidate the potential role of MG53 in various CMs as well as its dominant status in the diagnosis and prognosis of human myocardial injury, and evaluate the potential therapeutic value of recombinant human MG53 (rhMG53) in CMs. It is expected to yield novel perspectives regarding the clinical diagnosis and therapeutic treatment of CMs.
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- Qianru Zhao
- College of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang 110102, Liaoning, PR China
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- Innovation Institute, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, Liaoning, PR China
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- College of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang 110102, Liaoning, PR China
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- College of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang 110102, Liaoning, PR China
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- College of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang 110102, Liaoning, PR China.
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- Department of Pathology, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology (Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute), Shenyang 110042, Liaoning, PR China.
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Huang H, Wang Q, Ma L, Wu Y. ITGAM: A Pivotal Regulator in Macrophage Dynamics and Cardiac Function During Sepsis-Induced Cardiomyopathy. Cureus 2024; 16:e59342. [PMID: 38711712 PMCID: PMC11070384 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SIC) is a critical complication arising from sepsis characterized by reversible myocardial dysfunction. Despite the increasing attention to SIC in research, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly comprehended. METHODS In this study, we utilized bioinformatics to analyze RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) and single-cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq) data from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database to identify key immune cell populations and molecular markers associated with SIC. Our experimental approach combined in vitro and in vivo studies to investigate the roles of integrin alpha M (ITGAM) and intracellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) in macrophage recruitment and phenotypic polarization, as well as their impact on cardiac function during SIC. RESULTS The bioinformatics analysis disclosed significant alterations in gene expression and immune cell composition within the cardiac tissue during SIC, where macrophages emerged as the predominant immune cell type. Notably, ITGAM was identified as a key regulatory molecule that modulates macrophage function, driving the pathogenesis of SIC through its influence on the recruitment and functional reprogramming of these cells. In vitro experiments revealed that lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation triggered an upregulation of ITGAM in macrophages and ICAM-1 in endothelial cells, underscoring their critical roles in immune cell mobilization and intercellular communication. The strategic administration of ITGAM-neutralizing antibodies to SIC mice resulted in a marked decrease in macrophage infiltration within the cardiac tissue, which was initially associated with an improvement in cardiac function. However, this intervention paradoxically resulted in an increased mortality rate during the later phases of SIC, underscoring the complex and dualistic function of ITGAM. CONCLUSION This study provides new insights into the complex dynamics of immune cells within the cardiac environment during SIC, with a particular emphasis on the modulatory role of ITGAM in shaping macrophage behavior. The findings shed light on the reversible nature of myocardial dysfunction in SIC and emphasize the importance of targeted therapeutic strategies for the effective management of SIC.
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- Haobin Huang
- Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, CHN
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- Geriatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, CHN
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- Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, CHN
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- Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, CHN
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Guo L, Li P, Wang Y, Wang J, Lei J, Zhao J, Wu X, He W, Jia J, Miao J, Wang D, Cui H. YIQIFUMAI INJECTION AMELIORATED SEPSIS-INDUCED CARDIOMYOPATHY BY INHIBITION OF FERROPTOSIS VIA XCT/GPX4 AXIS. Shock 2024; 61:638-645. [PMID: 37983962 DOI: 10.1097/shk.0000000000002257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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ABSTRACT Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy ( SIC ) is a distinct form of myocardial injury that disrupts tissue perfusion and stands as the significant cause of mortality among sepsis patients. Currently, effective preventive or treatment strategies for SIC are lacking. YiQiFuMai injection (YQFM), composed of Panax ginseng C.A. Mey., Ophiopogon japonicus (Thunb.) Ker Gawl., and Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill., is widely used in China to treat cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary heart disease, heart failure, and SIC . Research has shown that YQFM can improve cardiac function and alleviate heart failure through multiple pathways. Nevertheless, the mechanisms through which YQFM exerts its effects on SIC remain to be fully elucidated. In this study, we firstly investigated the therapeutic effects of YQFM on a SIC rat model and explored its effects on myocardial ferroptosis in vivo. Then, LPS-induced myocardial cell death model was used to evaluate the effects of YQFM on ferroptosis and xCT/GPX4 axis in vitro . Furthermore, using GPX4 inhibitors, we aimed to verify whether YQFM improved cardiomyocyte ferroptosis through the xCT/GPX4 axis. The results showed that YQFM was effective in alleviating myocardial injury in septic model rats. Besides, the concentrations of iron and the levels of lipid peroxidation-related factors (ROS, MDA, and 4-HNE) were significantly decreased and the expression of xCT/GPX4 axis was upregulated in SIC rats after YQFM treatment. In vitro studies also showed that YQFM alleviated iron overload and lipid peroxidation and activated xCT/GPX4 axis in LPS-induced myocardial cell death model. Moreover, GPX4 inhibitor could abolish the effects above. In summary, the study highlights the regulatory effect of YQFM in mitigating myocardial injury. It probably achieves this ameliorative effect by enhancing xCT/GPX4 axis and further reducing ferroptosis.
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- Liying Guo
- Tianjin Second People's Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Second People's Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Second People's Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Second People's Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Second People's Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Second People's Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- First Central Hospital Affiliated to Nankai University; Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Second People's Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Second People's Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- First Central Hospital Affiliated to Nankai University; Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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Bollen Pinto B, Ackland GL. Pathophysiological mechanisms underlying increased circulating cardiac troponin in noncardiac surgery: a narrative review. Br J Anaesth 2024; 132:653-666. [PMID: 38262855 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2023.12.017] [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: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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Assay-specific increases in circulating cardiac troponin are observed in 20-40% of patients after noncardiac surgery, depending on patient age, type of surgery, and comorbidities. Increased cardiac troponin is consistently associated with excess morbidity and mortality after noncardiac surgery. Despite these findings, the underlying mechanisms are unclear. The majority of interventional trials have been designed on the premise that ischaemic cardiac disease drives elevated perioperative cardiac troponin concentrations. We consider data showing that elevated circulating cardiac troponin after surgery could be a nonspecific marker of cardiomyocyte stress. Elevated concentrations of circulating cardiac troponin could reflect coordinated pathological processes underpinning organ injury that are not necessarily caused by ischaemia. Laboratory studies suggest that matching of coronary artery autoregulation and myocardial perfusion-contraction coupling limit the impact of systemic haemodynamic changes in the myocardium, and that type 2 ischaemia might not be the likeliest explanation for cardiac troponin elevation in noncardiac surgery. The perioperative period triggers multiple pathological mechanisms that might cause cardiac troponin to cross the sarcolemma. A two-hit model involving two or more triggers including systemic inflammation, haemodynamic strain, adrenergic stress, and autonomic dysfunction might exacerbate or initiate acute myocardial injury directly in the absence of cell death. Consideration of these diverse mechanisms is pivotal for the design and interpretation of interventional perioperative trials.
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- Bernardo Bollen Pinto
- Division of Anaesthesiology, Department of Anaesthesiology, Pharmacology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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Chen B, Li YF, Fang Z, Cai WY, Tian ZQ, Li D, Wang ZM. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate protects sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction by inhibiting the nuclear factor-κB signaling pathway. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27163. [PMID: 38449632 PMCID: PMC10915574 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction (SIMD) has become one of the most lethal complications of sepsis, while the treatment was limited by a shortage of pertinent drugs. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the highest content of active substances in green tea, and its application in cardiovascular diseases has broad prospects. This study was conducted to test the hypothesis that EGCG was able to inhibit lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced myocardial dysfunction and investigate the underlying molecular mechanisms. The cardiac systolic function was assessed by echocardiography. The cardiomyocyte apoptosis was determined by TUNEL staining. The expression of inflammatory factors and apoptosis-related protein, cardiac markers were examined by Western Blot and qRT-PCR. EGCG effectively improve LPS-induced cardiac function damage, enhance left ventricular systolic function, and restore myocardial cell vitality. It can effectively inhibit the upregulation of TLR4 expression induced by LPS and inhibit IκB α/NF- κB/p65 signaling pathway, thereby inhibiting cardiomyocyte apoptosis and improving myocarditis. In conclusion, EGCG protects against SIMD through anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptosis effects; it was mediated by the inhibition of the TLR4/NF-κB signal pathway. Our results demonstrated that EGCG might be a possible medicine for SIMD prevention and treatment.
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- Bei Chen
- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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Bertozzi G, Ferrara M, Di Fazio A, Maiese A, Delogu G, Di Fazio N, Tortorella V, La Russa R, Fineschi V. Oxidative Stress in Sepsis: A Focus on Cardiac Pathology. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2912. [PMID: 38474158 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052912] [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: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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This study aims to analyze post-mortem human cardiac specimens, to verify and evaluate the existence or extent of oxidative stress in subjects whose cause of death has been traced to sepsis, through immunohistological oxidative/nitrosative stress markers. Indeed, in the present study, i-NOS, NOX2, and nitrotyrosine markers were higher expressed in the septic death group when compared to the control group, associated with also a significant increase in 8-OHdG, highlighting the pivotal role of oxidative stress in septic etiopathogenesis. In particular, 70% of cardiomyocyte nuclei from septic death specimens showed positivity for 8-OHdG. Furthermore, intense and massive NOX2-positive myocyte immunoreaction was noticed in the septic group, as nitrotyrosine immunostaining intense reaction was found in the cardiac cells. These results demonstrated a correlation between oxidative and nitrosative stress imbalance and the pathophysiology of cardiac dysfunction documented in cases of sepsis. Therefore, subsequent studies will focus on the expression of oxidative stress markers in other organs and tissues, as well as on the involvement of the intracellular pattern of apoptosis, to better clarify the complex pathogenesis of multi-organ failure, leading to support the rationale for including therapies targeting redox abnormalities in the management of septic patients.
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- SIC Medicina Legale, Via Potito Petrone, 85100 Potenza, Italy
- Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic and Orthopaedic Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 336, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- SIC Medicina Legale, Via Potito Petrone, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- Institute of Legal Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma 55, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic and Orthopaedic Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 336, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic and Orthopaedic Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 336, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic and Orthopaedic Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 336, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Life and Environment Science, University of L'Aquila, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic and Orthopaedic Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 336, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Xu J, Li X, Lu Q, Li X, Shan H. HMGA1 regulates the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway in sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy. Cell Biochem Biophys 2024:10.1007/s12013-024-01236-6. [PMID: 38430408 DOI: 10.1007/s12013-024-01236-6] [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: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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High mobility group protein AT-hook 1 (HMGA1), an architectural transcription factor, has previously been reportedto play an essential role in architectural remodeling processes. However, its effects on cardiovascular diseases, particularly sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy, have remained unclear. The study aimed to investigate the role of HMGA1 in lipopolysaccharide-induced cardiomyopathy. Mice subjected to lipopolysaccharide for 12 h resulted in cardiac dysfunction. We used an adeno-associated virus 9 delivery system to achieve cardiac-specific expression of the HMGA1 gene in the mice. H9c2 cardiomyocytes were infected with Ad-HMGA1 to overexpress HMGA1 or transfected with si-HMGA1 to knock down HMGA1. Echocardiography was applied to measure cardiac function. RT-PCR was used to detect the transcriptional level of inflammatory cytokines. CD45 and CD68 immunohistochemical staining were used to detect inflammatory cell infiltration and TUNEL staining to evaluate the cardiomyocyte apoptosis, MitoSox was used to detect mitochondrial reactive oxygen species, JC-1 was used todetect Mitochondrial membrane potential. Our findings revealed that the overexpression of HMGA1 exacerbated myocardial inflammation and apoptosis in response to lipopolysaccharide treatment. Additionally, we also observed that H9c2 cardiomyocytes with HMGA1 overexpression exhibited enhanced inflammation and apoptosis upon stimulation with lipopolysaccharide for 12 h. Conversely, HMGA1 knockdown in H9c2 cardiomyocytes attenuated lipopolysaccharide-induced cardiomyocyte inflammation and apoptosis. Further investigations into the molecular mechanisms underlying these effects showed that HMGA1 promoted lipopolysaccharide-induced mitochondrial-dependent cardiomyocyte apoptosis. The study reveals that HMGA1 worsens myocardial inflammation and apoptosis in response to lipopolysaccharide treatment. Mechanically, HMGA1 exerts its effects by regulating the mitochondria-dependent apoptotic pathway.
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- Jing Xu
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University, Xinjiang, China
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- Changji Branch, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Xinjiang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University, Xinjiang, China
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- Medical School of Shihezi University, Xinjiang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University, Xinjiang, China.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Garrity K, Docherty C, Mangion K, Woodward R, Shaw M, Roditi G, Shelley B, Quasim T, McCall P, McPeake J. Characterizing Cardiac Function in ICU Survivors of Sepsis: A Pilot Study Protocol. CHEST CRITICAL CARE 2024; 2:100050. [PMID: 38524255 PMCID: PMC10958646 DOI: 10.1016/j.chstcc.2024.100050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Background Sepsis is one of the most common reasons for ICU admission and a leading cause of mortality worldwide. More than one-half of survivors experience significant physical, psychological, or cognitive impairments, often termed post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). Sepsis is recognized increasingly as being associated with a risk of adverse cardiovascular events that is comparable with other major cardiovascular risk factors. It is plausible that sepsis survivors may be at risk of unidentified cardiovascular disease, and this may play a role in functional impairments seen after ICU discharge. Research Question What is the prevalence of myocardial dysfunction after an ICU admission with sepsis and to what extent might it be associated with physical impairments in PICS? Study Design and Methods Characterisation of Cardiovascular Function in ICU Survivors of Sepsis (CONDUCT-ICU) is a prospective, multicenter, pilot study characterizing cardiovascular function and functional impairments in survivors of sepsis taking place in the west of Scotland. Survivors of sepsis will be recruited at ICU discharge and followed up 6 to 10 weeks after hospital discharge. Biomarkers of myocardial injury or dysfunction (high sensitivity troponin and N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide) and systemic inflammation (C-reactive protein, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10, and tumor necrosis factor alpha) will be measured in 69 patients at recruitment and at follow-up. In addition, a cardiovascular magnetic resonance substudy will be performed at follow-up in 35 patients. We will explore associations between cardiovascular magenetic resonance indexes of cardiac function, biomarkers of cardiac dysfunction and inflammation, and patient-reported outcome measures. Interpretation CONDUCT-ICU will provide data regarding the cause and prevalence of cardiac dysfunction in survivors of sepsis and will explore associations with functional impairment. It will provide feasibility data and operational learning for larger studies investigating mechanisms of functional impairment after ICU admission and the association between sepsis and adverse cardiovascular events. Trial Registry ClinicalTrials.gov; No.: NCT05633290; URL: www.clinicaltrials.gov.
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- Kevin Garrity
- Academic Unit of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Peri-Operative Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Glasgow
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- Academic Unit of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Peri-Operative Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow
- University Hospital Crosshouse; NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Crosshouse
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- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow
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- Imaging Centre of Excellence, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital; NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Glasgow
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- Academic Unit of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Peri-Operative Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow
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- Imaging Centre of Excellence, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital; NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Glasgow
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- Academic Unit of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Peri-Operative Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow
- Golden Jubilee National Hospital, NHS Scotland, Clydebank, Scotland
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- Academic Unit of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Peri-Operative Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Glasgow
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- Academic Unit of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Peri-Operative Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow
- Golden Jubilee National Hospital, NHS Scotland, Clydebank, Scotland
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- THIS Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England
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Zhang WW, Wang SS, Ding YD, Wu XY, Chen T, Gao Y, Jin SW, Zhang PH. Cardiac Resolvin D2 ameliorates sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy via inhibiting Caspase-11/GSDMD dependent pyroptosis. Free Radic Biol Med 2024; 215:64-76. [PMID: 38437927 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2024.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SICM) is common complication in septic patients with a high mortality and is characterized by an abnormal inflammation response, which was precisely regulated by endogenous specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs). However, the metabolic changes of cardiac SPMs during SICM and the roles of SPMs subset in the development of SICM remain unknown. METHODS In this work, the SPMs concentration was assessed using ultra-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) of SICM mice and SICM patients. The cardiac function was measured by echocardiography after the treatment of a SPMs subset, termed Resolvin D2 (RvD2). Caspase-11-/-, GSDMD-/- and double deficient (Caspase-11-/-GSDMD-/-) mice were used to clarify the mechanisms of RvD2 in SICM. RESULTS We found that endogenous cardiac SPMs were disorders and RvD2 was decreased significantly and correlated with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and β-BNP, cTnT in Lipopolysaccharide/Cecum ligation and puncture (CLP) induced SICM models. Treatment with RvD2 attenuated lethality, cardiac dysfunction and cardiomyocytes death during SICM. Mechanistically, RvD2 alleviated SICM via inhibiting Caspase-11/GSDMD-mediated cardiomyocytes pyroptosis. Finally, the plasma levels of RvD2 were also decreased and significantly correlated with IL-1β, β-BNP, cTnT and LVEF in patients with SICM. Of note, plasma RvD2 level is indicator of SICM patients from healthy controls or sepsis patients. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that decreased cardiac RvD2 may involve in the pathogenesis of SICM. In addition, treatment with RvD2 represents a novel therapeutic strategy for SICM by inhibiting cardiomyocytes pyroptosis.
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- Wen-Wu Zhang
- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, 325027, China; Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China; Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, 325027, China; Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China; Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, 325027, China; Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China; Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, 325027, China; Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China; Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, 325027, China; Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China; Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, 325027, China; Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China; Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, 325027, China; Key Laboratory of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ministry of Education, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China; Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, 325027, China; Department of Critical Care, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Anhui, 241004, China.
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Chen T, Xie Q, Tan B, Yi Q, Xiang H, Wang R, Zhou Q, He B, Tian J, Zhu J, Xu H. Inhibition of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Kinase 4 Protects Cardiomyocytes from lipopolysaccharide-Induced Mitochondrial Damage by Reducing Lactate Accumulation. Inflammation 2024:10.1007/s10753-024-01981-z. [PMID: 38401019 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-024-01981-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Mitochondrial dysfunction is considered one of the major pathogenic mechanisms of sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SIC). Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 4 (PDK4), a key regulator of mitochondrial metabolism, is essential for maintaining mitochondrial function. However, its specific role in SIC remains unclear. To investigate this, we established an in vitro model of septic cardiomyopathy using lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced H9C2 cardiomyocytes. Our study revealed a significant increase in PDK4 expression in LPS-treated H9C2 cardiomyocytes. Inhibiting PDK4 with dichloroacetic acid (DCA) improved cell survival, reduced intracellular lipid accumulation and calcium overload, and restored mitochondrial structure and respiratory capacity while decreasing lactate accumulation. Similarly, Oxamate, a lactate dehydrogenase inhibitor, exhibited similar effects to DCA in LPS-treated H9C2 cardiomyocytes. To further validate whether PDK4 causes cardiomyocyte and mitochondrial damage in SIC by promoting lactate production, we upregulated PDK4 expression using PDK4-overexpressing lentivirus in H9C2 cardiomyocytes. This resulted in elevated lactate levels, impaired mitochondrial structure, and reduced mitochondrial respiratory capacity. However, inhibiting lactate production reversed the mitochondrial dysfunction caused by PDK4 upregulation. In conclusion, our study highlights the pathogenic role of PDK4 in LPS-induced cardiomyocyte and mitochondrial damage by promoting lactate production. Therefore, targeting PDK4 and its downstream product lactate may serve as promising therapeutic approaches for treating SIC.
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- Tangtian Chen
- Pediatric Research Institute, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Stem Cell Therapy, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400014, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Pediatric Research Institute, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Stem Cell Therapy, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400014, China
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- Pediatric Research Institute, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Stem Cell Therapy, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400014, China
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- Pediatric Research Institute, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Stem Cell Therapy, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400014, China
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- Pediatric Research Institute, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Stem Cell Therapy, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400014, China
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- Pediatric Research Institute, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Stem Cell Therapy, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400014, China
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- Pediatric Research Institute, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Stem Cell Therapy, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400014, China
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- Pediatric Research Institute, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Stem Cell Therapy, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400014, China
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- Pediatric Research Institute, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Stem Cell Therapy, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400014, China
- Department of Cardiovascular (Internal Medicine), Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400014, China
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- Pediatric Research Institute, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Stem Cell Therapy, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400014, China.
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- Pediatric Research Institute, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Stem Cell Therapy, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400014, China.
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Stem Cell Therapy, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Box 136, No. 3 Zhongshan RD, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400014, China.
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Cao Z, Li W, Shao Z, Liu X, Zeng Y, Lin P, Lin C, Zhao Y, Li T, Zhao Z, Li X, Zhang Y, Hu B. Apelin ameliorates sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction via inhibition of NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis of cardiomyocytes. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24568. [PMID: 38356599 PMCID: PMC10864914 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction (SMD) is the major cause of death in sepsis. Nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3)-mediated pyroptosis contributes to the occurrence and development of SMD. Although Apelin confers direct protection against SMD, the potential mechanisms remain unclear. This study aimed to determine whether Apelin protects against SMD via regulation of NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis of cardiomyocytes. Experimental SMD was induced in wild-type (WT) control mice and Apelin knockout (Apelin-/-) mice by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). Neonatal mouse cardiomyocytes (NMCs) were treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to simulate the physiological environment of SMD in vitro. The expression of Apelin was greatly decreased in the plasma from septic patients and septic mouse heart. Knockout of Apelin aggravated SMD, evidenced by decreased cardiac function, and increased cardiac fibrosis and NLRP3 inflammasome and pyroptosis levels in CLP-treated Apelin-/- mice compared with WT mice. Overexpression of Apelin activated the AMPK pathway and thereby inhibited NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis of NMCs induced by LPS in vitro These protective effects were partially abrogated by AMPK inhibitor. In conclusion, Apelin attenuated SMD by inhibiting NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis via activation of the AMPK pathway. Apelin may serve as a promising therapeutic target for SMD.
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- Zhi Cao
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Medical College, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Medical College, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong, China
- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Medical College, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong, China
- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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Geng H, Zhang H, Cheng L, Dong S. Sivelestat ameliorates sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction by activating the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 128:111466. [PMID: 38176345 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111466] [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: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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The cardioprotective role of sivelestat, a neutrophil elastase inhibitor, has already been demonstrated, but the underlying molecular mechanism remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the mechanism underlying the role of sivelestat in sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction (SIMD). We found that sivelestat treatment remarkably improved the viability and suppressed the apoptosis of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated H9c2 cells. In vivo, sivelestat treatment was associated with an improved survival rate; reduced serum cTnT, TNF-α, IL-1β levels and myocardial TNF-α and IL-1β levels; ameliorated cardiac function and structure; and reduced cardiomyocyte apoptosis. Moreover, sivelestat treatment substantially increased Bcl-2 expression and suppressed caspase-3 and Bax expression in LPS-induced H9c2 cells and in the heart tissues of septic rats. Furthermore, the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B/mechanistic target of rapamycin (PI3K/AKT/mTOR) signaling pathway was activated both in vitro and in vivo. The protective effect of sivelestat against SIMD was reversed by the PI3K inhibitor LY294002. In summary, sivelestat can protect against SIMD by activating the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway.
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- Hongyu Geng
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Baoding First Central Hospital, Baoding, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Baoding First Central Hospital, Baoding, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Baoding First Central Hospital, Baoding, China
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- Department of Emergency, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
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Nie X, Deng W, Zhou H, Wang Z. Long noncoding RNA MCM3AP-AS1 attenuates sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy by improving inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial function through mediating the miR-501-3p/CADM1/STAT3 axis. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 128:111500. [PMID: 38237222 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111500] [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: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Oxidative stress and inflammation are highly important for sepsis-mediated myocardial damage. The long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) MCM3AP-AS1 is involved in inflammatory diseases, but its function in acute myocardial injury during sepsis has not been fully elucidated. LPS and cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) were used to construct in vitro and in vivo sepsis-induced myocardial damage models, respectively. qRT-PCR was used to evaluate alterations in MCM3AP-AS1 and miR-501-3p alterations. After the MCM3AP-AS1 and miR-501-3p knockdown or overexpression models were established, the viability, apoptosis, inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial function of the myocardial cells were examined. Dual luciferase activity assay, RNA immunoprecipitation, and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) confirmed the correlation among MCM3AP-AS1, miR-501-3p, and CADM1. Previous studies revealed that MCM3AP-AS1 was downregulated in sepsis patients, myocardial cells treated with LPS, and in the CLP mouse sepsis model, whereas miR-501-3p expression was increased. MCM3AP-AS1 overexpression hampered myocardial damage mediated by LPS and abated inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction in myocardial cells and THP-1 cells. In contrast, MCM3AP-AS1 knockdown or miR-501-3p overexpression promoted all the effects of LPS. In vivo, MCM3AP-AS1 overexpression increased the survival rate of CLP mice; ameliorated myocardial injury; decreased the levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, iNOS, COX2, ICAM1, VCAM1, PGE2, and MDA; and increased the levels of SOD, GSH-PX, Nrf2, and HO-1. Mechanistic studies demonstrated that MCM3AP-AS1 acted as a competitive endogenous RNA to repress miR-501-3p, enhance CADM1 expression, and dampen STAT3/nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) activation. MCM3AP-AS1 suppresses myocardial injury elicited by sepsis by mediating the miR-501-3p/CADM1/STAT3/NF-κB axis.
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- Xiangbi Nie
- Department of Emergency, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, NanChang 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Emergency, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, NanChang 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Emergency, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, NanChang 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Emergency, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, NanChang 330006, Jiangxi, China.
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Gerhardy B, Sivapathan S, Orde S, Morgan L. Simultaneous Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing and Echocardiography for Investigation of Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction in Outpatients: Protocol for a Scoping Review. JMIR Res Protoc 2024; 13:e52076. [PMID: 38345834 PMCID: PMC10897791 DOI: 10.2196/52076] [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: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiopulmonary dysfunction is a complex process with a broad range of etiologies. Investigations performed either at rest or those that only assess the function of a single organ (heart or lungs) are often insufficient. A simultaneous cardiopulmonary exercise test with stress echocardiography is a new approach to assessing cardiopulmonary dysfunction as it provides anatomical and functional imaging simultaneously while under increasing stress. To date, the application of cardiopulmonary exercise test-stress echocardiography (CPET-SE) has been broad and without structure, and its effect on patient outcomes is unclear. OBJECTIVE The objective of this scoping review is to explore and analyze the evidence regarding the role of simultaneous CPET-SE in investigating cardiopulmonary dysfunction in outpatients. It will include any published study in which adult (older than or equal to 18 years of age) patients have completed a CPET-SE for the investigation of cardiopulmonary dysfunction. METHODS This review will follow the Arksey and O'Malley framework, supported by the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews. It will use the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) checklist. Data sources will include MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane (including reviews, trials, and protocols) electronic databases, with no date range defined. The search will be limited to the English language with no restrictions regarding pathology. Secondary references of the included sources will also be assessed by a hand search for suitability. A 2-person title-abstract screen and data charting process will be used. Independent experts will be used for consultation including an academic librarian and clinicians. The Covidence software will be used for article screening. RESULTS This scoping review will provide a unified and detailed description of the applications of CPET-SE in investigating cardiopulmonary dysfunction. This will provide a platform for future research harnessing this investigatory method. The results will be presented in both tabular and graphical formats to ensure clarity. The results of this scoping review will be submitted to a relevant peer-reviewed academic journal for publication. CONCLUSIONS The CPET-SE is a powerful tool for investigating cardiopulmonary dysfunction but remains in its infancy with a patchwork approach to indications, data reporting, and interpretation. This scoping review will unify the literature and provide a platform for future researchers and the development of a comprehensive application guideline. TRIAL REGISTRATION Open Science Framework; https://osf.io/98r3e. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/52076.
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- Benjamin Gerhardy
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, Australia
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Kingswood, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Kingswood, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Kingswood, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Kingswood, Australia
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, Australia
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Huang L, Wang X, Huang B, Chen Y, Wu X. Bisphosphoglycerate mutase predicts myocardial dysfunction and adverse outcome in sepsis: an observational cohort study. BMC Infect Dis 2024; 24:173. [PMID: 38326761 PMCID: PMC10848385 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-024-09008-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sepsis not only causes inflammation, but also damages the heart and increases the risk of death. The glycolytic pathway plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of sepsis-induced cardiac injury. This study aims to investigate the value of bisphosphoglycerate mutase (BPGM), an intermediate in the glycolytic pathway, in evaluating cardiac injury in septic patients and predicting poor prognosis in sepsis. METHODS This prospective study included 85 patients with sepsis. Serum BPGM was measured at the time of enrollment, and the patients were divided into a BPGM-positive group (n = 35) and a BPGM-negative group (n = 50) according to their serum BPGM levels. Baseline clinical and echocardiographic parameters, and clinical outcomes were analyzed and compared between the two groups. Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to compare the 28-day survival rate between BPGM-negative and BPGM-positive patients. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to explore the independent risk factors for 28-day mortality in septic patients. The predictive value of serum BPGM for sepsis-induced myocardial injury and poor prognosis in sepsis was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC)curve analysis. RESULT The serum level of BPGM was significantly higher in patients who died within 28 days compared to survivors (p < 0.001). Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that serum BPGM-positive sepsis patients had a significantly shorter 28-day survival time (p < 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that serum BPGM (OR = 9.853, 95%CI 1.844-52.655, p = 0.007) and left ventricular ejection fraction-simpson(LVEF-S) (OR = 0.032, 95% CI 0.002-0.43, p = 0.009) were independent risk factors for 28-day mortality in sepsis patients. Furthermore, BPGM levels was negatively correlated with LVEF-S (p = 0.005) and positively correlated with the myocardial performance (Tei) index (p < 0.001) in sepsis patients. ROC curve analysis showed that serum BPGM was a good predictor of septic myocardial injury and 28-day mortality in sepsis patients. CONCLUSION The level of BPGM in the serum of sepsis patients can serve as a monitoring indicator for myocardial injury, with its high level indicating the occurrence of secondary myocardial injury events and adverse outcomes in sepsis patients.
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- Long Huang
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provicial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provicial Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
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- Medical Department, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provicial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provicial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provicial Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
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