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Ya X, Ma L, Li H, Ge P, Zheng Z, Mou S, Liu C, Zhang Y, Wang R, Zhang Q, Ye X, Zhang D, Zhao J. Exploring the relationship between hemodynamics and the immune microenvironment in carotid atherosclerosis: Insights from CFD and CyTOF technologies. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab 2024:271678X241251976. [PMID: 38833561 DOI: 10.1177/0271678x241251976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
Abstract
Carotid atherosclerosis is a major cause of stroke. Hemodynamic forces, such as shear stress and oscillatory shear, play an important role in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis. The alteration of the immune microenvironment is the fundamental pathological mechanism by which diverse external environmental factors impact the formation and progression of plaques. However, Current research on the relationship between hemodynamics and immunity in atherosclerosis still lack of comprehensive understanding. In this study, we combined computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and Mass cytometry (CyTOF) technologies to explore the changes in the immune microenvironment within plaques under different hemodynamic conditions. Our results indicated that neutrophils were enriched in adverse flow environments. M2-like CD163+CD86+ macrophages were predominantly enriched in high WSS and low OSI environments, while CD163-CD14+ macrophages were enriched in low WSS and high OSI environments. Functional analysis further revealed T cell pro-inflammatory activation and dysregulation in modulation, along with an imbalance in M1-like/M2-like macrophages, suggesting their potential involvement in the progression of atherosclerotic lesions mediated by adverse flow patterns. Our study elucidated the potential mechanisms by which hemodynamics regulated the immune microenvironment within plaques, providing intervention targets for future precision therapies.
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- Xiaolong Ya
- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Medical School, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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Zhuang Y, Wang Y, Sun P, Ke J, Chen F. Association between triglyceride glucose-waist to height ratio and coronary heart disease: a population-based study. Lipids Health Dis 2024; 23:162. [PMID: 38831434 PMCID: PMC11145810 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-024-02155-4] [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: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The Triglyceride glucose (TyG) index-related indicators improve risk stratification by identifying individuals prone to atherosclerosis early in life. This study aimed to examine the relation between TyG-waist circumference-to-height ratio (TyG-WHtR) and coronary heart disease. METHODS Data from four National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) cycles between 2011 and 2018 were used for a cross-sectional study. The association between TyG-WHtR and coronary heart disease risk was examined using a multifactorial logistic regression model, and corresponding subgroup analyses were performed. Nonlinear correlations were analyzed using smooth curve fitting and threshold effects analysis. When nonlinear connections were discovered, appropriate inflection points were investigated using recursive methods. RESULTS TyG-WHtR and coronary heart disease were significantly positively correlated in the multifactorial logistic regression analysis. Subgroup analyses and interaction tests revealed that gender, age, smoking status, and cancer were not significantly associated with this correlation (P for interaction > 0.05). Furthermore, utilizing threshold effect analysis and smooth curve fitting, a nonlinear connection with an inflection point of 0.36 was observed between TyG-WHtR and coronary heart disease. CONCLUSIONS According to this study, the American population is far more likely to have coronary heart disease if they have higher TyG-WHtR levels.
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- Yangping Zhuang
- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Emergency, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Emergency, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Emergency, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
- Department of Emergency, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency Medicine, Fuzhou, China.
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
- Department of Emergency, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency Medicine, Fuzhou, China.
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Song L, Zhang B, Li R, Duan Y, Chi Y, Xu Y, Hua X, Xu Q. Significance of neutrophil extracellular traps-related gene in the diagnosis and classification of atherosclerosis. Apoptosis 2024; 29:605-619. [PMID: 38367202 DOI: 10.1007/s10495-023-01923-4] [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] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Atherosclerosis (AS) is a pathological process associated with various cardiovascular diseases. Upon different stimuli, neutrophils release reticular complexes known as neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). Numerous researches have indicated a strong correlation between NETs and AS. However, its role in cardiovascular disease requires further investigation. By utilizing a machine learning algorithm, we examined the genes associated with NETs that were expressed differently in individuals with AS compared to normal controls. As a result, we identified four distinct genes. A nomogram model was built to forecast the incidence of AS. Additionally, we conducted analysis on immune infiltration, functional enrichment and consensus clustering in AS samples. The findings indicated that individuals with AS could be categorized into two groups, exhibiting notable variations in immune infiltration traits among the groups. Furthermore, to measure the NETs model, the principal component analysis algorithm was developed and cluster B outperformed cluster A in terms of NETs. Additionally, there were variations in the expression of multiple chemokines between the two subtypes. By studying AS NETs, we acquired fresh knowledge about the molecular patterns and immune mechanisms implicated, which could open up new possibilities for AS immunotherapy.
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- Liantai Song
- Basic Medical College of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China
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- Basic Medical College of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China
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- Basic Medical College of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China
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- Basic Medical College of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China
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- Basic Medical College of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China
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- Basic Medical College of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China
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- Basic Medical College of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
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Zheng Z, Li K, Yang Z, Wang X, Shen C, Zhang Y, Lu H, Yin Z, Sha M, Ye J, Zhu L. Transcriptomic analysis reveals molecular characterization and immune landscape of PANoptosis-related genes in atherosclerosis. Inflamm Res 2024; 73:961-978. [PMID: 38587531 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-024-01877-6] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by abnormal lipid deposition in the arteries. Programmed cell death is involved in the inflammatory response of atherosclerosis, but PANoptosis, as a new form of programmed cell death, is still unclear in atherosclerosis. This study explored the key PANoptosis-related genes involved in atherosclerosis and their potential mechanisms through bioinformatics analysis. METHODS We evaluated differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and immune infiltration landscape in atherosclerosis using microarray datasets and bioinformatics analysis. By intersecting PANoptosis-related genes from the GeneCards database with DEGs, we obtained a set of PANoptosis-related genes in atherosclerosis (PANoDEGs). Functional enrichment analysis of PANoDEGs was performed and protein-protein interaction (PPI) network of PANoDEGs was established. The machine learning algorithms were used to identify the key PANoDEGs closely linked to atherosclerosis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to assess the diagnostic potency of key PANoDEGs. CIBERSORT was used to analyze the immune infiltration patterns in atherosclerosis, and the Spearman method was used to study the relationship between key PANoDEGs and immune infiltration abundance. The single gene enrichment analysis of key PANoDEGs was investigated by GSEA. The transcription factors and target miRNAs of key PANoDEGs were predicted by Cytoscape and online database, respectively. The expression of key PANoDEGs was validated through animal and cell experiments. RESULTS PANoDEGs in atherosclerosis were significantly enriched in apoptotic process, pyroptosis, necroptosis, cytosolic DNA-sensing pathway, NOD-like receptor signaling pathway, lipid and atherosclerosis. Four key PANoDEGs (ZBP1, SNHG6, DNM1L, and AIM2) were found to be closely related to atherosclerosis. The ROC curve analysis demonstrated that the key PANoDEGs had a strong diagnostic potential in distinguishing atherosclerotic samples from control samples. Immune cell infiltration analysis revealed that the proportion of initial B cells, plasma cells, CD4 memory resting T cells, and M1 macrophages was significantly higher in atherosclerotic tissues compared to normal tissues. Spearman analysis showed that key PANoDEGs showed strong correlations with immune cells such as T cells, macrophages, plasma cells, and mast cells. The regulatory networks of the four key PANoDEGs were established. The expression of key PANoDEGs was verified in further cell and animal experiments. CONCLUSIONS This study evaluated the expression changes of PANoptosis-related genes in atherosclerosis, providing a reference direction for the study of PANoptosis in atherosclerosis and offering potential new avenues for further understanding the pathogenesis and treatment strategies of atherosclerosis.
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- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116000, China
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- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116000, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116000, China
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- Taizhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, 225399, China
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- Jiangsu Hanjiang Biotechnology Co., LTD, Taizhou, 225399, China
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- Taizhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, 225399, China.
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- Taizhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, 225399, China.
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- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116000, China.
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
- Taizhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, 225399, China.
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Guo J, Liu C, Qi Z, Qiu T, Zhang J, Yang H. Engineering customized nanovaccines for enhanced cancer immunotherapy. Bioact Mater 2024; 36:330-357. [PMID: 38496036 PMCID: PMC10940734 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.02.028] [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: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
Abstract
Nanovaccines have gathered significant attention for their potential to elicit tumor-specific immunological responses. Despite notable progress in tumor immunotherapy, nanovaccines still encounter considerable challenges such as low delivery efficiency, limited targeting ability, and suboptimal efficacy. With an aim of addressing these issues, engineering customized nanovaccines through modification or functionalization has emerged as a promising approach. These tailored nanovaccines not only enhance antigen presentation, but also effectively modulate immunosuppression within the tumor microenvironment. Specifically, they are distinguished by their diverse sizes, shapes, charges, structures, and unique physicochemical properties, along with targeting ligands. These features of nanovaccines facilitate lymph node accumulation and activation/regulation of immune cells. This overview of bespoke nanovaccines underscores their potential in both prophylactic and therapeutic applications, offering insights into their future development and role in cancer immunotherapy.
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- Jinyu Guo
- Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, 1 Xueyuan Road, Quanzhou, 362801, PR China
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou, 350108, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou, 350108, PR China
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- Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, 1 Xueyuan Road, Quanzhou, 362801, PR China
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- Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, 1 Xueyuan Road, Quanzhou, 362801, PR China
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou, 350108, PR China
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- Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, 1 Xueyuan Road, Quanzhou, 362801, PR China
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou, 350108, PR China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, 2 Xueyuan Road, Fuzhou, 350108, PR China
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Fontana F, Molinaro G, Moroni S, Pallozzi G, Ferreira MPA, Tello RP, Elbadri K, Torrieri G, Correia A, Kemell M, Casettari L, Celia C, Santos HA. Biomimetic Platelet-Cloaked Nanoparticles for the Delivery of Anti-Inflammatory Curcumin in the Treatment of Atherosclerosis. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2302074. [PMID: 38499190 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302074] [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: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Atherosclerosis still represents a major driver of cardiovascular diseases worldwide. Together with accumulation of lipids in the plaque, inflammation is recognized as one of the key players in the formation and development of atherosclerotic plaque. Systemic anti-inflammatory treatments are successful in reducing the disease burden, but are correlated with severe side effects, underlining the need for targeted formulations. In this work, curcumin is chosen as the anti-inflammatory payload model and further loaded in lignin-based nanoparticles (NPs). The NPs are then coated with a tannic acid (TA)- Fe (III) complex and further cloaked with fragments derived from platelet cell membrane, yielding NPs with homogenous size. The two coatings increase the interaction between the NPs and cells, both endothelial and macrophages, in steady state or inflamed status. Furthermore, NPs are cytocompatible toward endothelial, smooth muscle and immune cells, while not inducing immune activation. The anti-inflammatory efficacy is demonstrated in endothelial cells by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and ELISA assay where curcumin-loaded NPs decrease the expression of Nf-κb, TGF-β1, IL-6, and IL-1β in lipopolysaccharide-inflamed cells. Overall, due to the increase in the cell-NP interactions and the anti-inflammatory efficacy, these NPs represent potential candidates for the targeted anti-inflammatory treatment of atherosclerosis.
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- Flavia Fontana
- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Urbino, I-61029, Italy
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chieti-Pescara "G. D'Annunzio", Via dei Vestini 13, Chieti, I-66100, Italy
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Urbino, I-61029, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Chieti-Pescara "G. D'Annunzio", Via dei Vestini 13, Chieti, I-66100, Italy
- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Laboratory of Drug Targets Histopathology, Institute of Cardiology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, LT-44307, Lithuania
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
- Department of Biomaterials and Biomedical Technology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, 9713 AV, The Netherlands
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Li JN, Wang MY, Tan YR, Wang LL. Multidirectional Intervention of Chinese Herbal Medicine in the Prevention and Treatment of Atherosclerosis: From Endothelial Protection to Immunomodulation. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2024:1-23. [PMID: 38798151 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x24500381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Atherosclerosis is a significant risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease and a leading cause of death worldwide. The occurrence of atherosclerosis is closely related to factors such as endothelial injury, lipid deposition, immunity, and inflammation. Conventional statins, currently used in atherosclerosis treatment, have numerous adverse side effects that limit their clinical utility, prompting the urgent need to identify safer and more effective therapeutic alternatives. Growing evidence indicates the significant potential of Chinese herbs in atherosclerosis treatment. Herbal monomer components, such as natural flavonoid compounds extracted from herbs like Coptis chinensis and Panax notoginseng, have been utilized for their lipid-lowering and inflammation-inhibiting effects in atherosclerosis treatment. These herbs can be used as single components in treating diseases and with other Chinese medicines to form herbal combinations. This approach targets the disease mechanism in multiple ways, enhancing the therapeutic effects. Thus, this review examines the roles of Chinese herbal medicine monomers and Chinese herbal compounds in inhibiting atherosclerosis, including regulating lipids, improving endothelial function, reducing oxidative stress, regulating inflammation and the immune response, and apoptosis. By highlighting these roles, our study offers new perspectives on atherosclerosis treatment with Chinese herbs and is anticipated to contribute to advancements in related research fields.
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- Jia-Ni Li
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Xiangya Road 88, Changsha 410078, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Xiangya Road 88, Changsha 410078, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Xiangya Road 88, Changsha 410078, Hunan, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Xiangya Road 88, Changsha 410078, Hunan, P. R. China
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Obare LM, Temu T, Mallal SA, Wanjalla CN. Inflammation in HIV and Its Impact on Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease. Circ Res 2024; 134:1515-1545. [PMID: 38781301 PMCID: PMC11122788 DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.124.323891] [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] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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People living with HIV have a 1.5- to 2-fold increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Despite treatment with highly effective antiretroviral therapy, people living with HIV have chronic inflammation that makes them susceptible to multiple comorbidities. Several factors, including the HIV reservoir, coinfections, clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), microbial translocation, and antiretroviral therapy, may contribute to the chronic state of inflammation. Within the innate immune system, macrophages harbor latent HIV and are among the prominent immune cells present in atheroma during the progression of atherosclerosis. They secrete inflammatory cytokines such as IL (interleukin)-6 and tumor necrosis-α that stimulate the expression of adhesion molecules on the endothelium. This leads to the recruitment of other immune cells, including cluster of differentiation (CD)8+ and CD4+ T cells, also present in early and late atheroma. As such, cells of the innate and adaptive immune systems contribute to both systemic inflammation and vascular inflammation. On a molecular level, HIV-1 primes the NLRP3 (NLR family pyrin domain containing 3) inflammasome, leading to an increased expression of IL-1β, which is important for cardiovascular outcomes. Moreover, activation of TLRs (toll-like receptors) by HIV, gut microbes, and substance abuse further activates the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway. Finally, HIV proteins such as Nef (negative regulatory factor) can inhibit cholesterol efflux in monocytes and macrophages through direct action on the cholesterol transporter ABCA1 (ATP-binding cassette transporter A1), which promotes the formation of foam cells and the progression of atherosclerotic plaque. Here, we summarize the stages of atherosclerosis in the context of HIV, highlighting the effects of HIV, coinfections, and antiretroviral therapy on cells of the innate and adaptive immune system and describe current and future interventions to reduce residual inflammation and improve cardiovascular outcomes among people living with HIV.
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- Laventa M. Obare
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN (L.M.O., S.A.M., C.N.W.)
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- Department of Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (T.T.)
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN (L.M.O., S.A.M., C.N.W.)
- Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN (S.A.M.)
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN (S.A.M.)
- Institute for Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Murdoch University, WA, Western Australia (S.A.M.)
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN (L.M.O., S.A.M., C.N.W.)
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Wang H, Zhao R, Peng L, Yu A, Wang Y. A Dual-Function CD47-Targeting Nano-Drug Delivery System Used to Regulate Immune and Anti-Inflammatory Activities in the Treatment of Atherosclerosis. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2400752. [PMID: 38794825 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400752] [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: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Atherosclerosis is a primary contributor to cardiovascular disease. Current studies have highlighted the association between the immune system, particularly immune cells, and atherosclerosis, although treatment options and clinical trials remain scarce. Immunotherapy for cardiovascular disease is still in its infancy. Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK), widely expressed in various immune cells, represents a promising therapeutic target for atherosclerosis by modulating the anti-inflammatory function of immune cells. This study introduces a polydopamine-based nanocarrier system to deliver the BTK inhibitor, ibrutinib, to atherosclerotic plaques with an active targeting property via an anti-CD47 antibody. Leveraging polydopamine's pH-sensitive reversible disassembly, the system offers responsive, controlled release within the pathologic microenvironment. This allows precise and efficient ibrutinib delivery, concurrently inhibiting the activation of the NF-κB pathway in B cells and the NLRP3 inflammasome in macrophages within the plaques. This treatment also modulates both the immune cell microenvironment and inflammatory conditions in atherosclerotic lesions, thereby conveying promising therapeutic effects for atherosclerosis in vivo. This strategy also provides a novel option for atherosclerosis treatment.
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- Huanhuan Wang
- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Nanozyme Medical Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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Li B, Zhao X, Xie W, Hong Z, Cao Y, Zhang Y, Ding Y. Identification of co-expressed central genes and transcription factors in acute myocardial infarction and diabetic nephropathy. BMC Med Genomics 2024; 17:134. [PMID: 38764052 PMCID: PMC11103847 DOI: 10.1186/s12920-024-01906-7] [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: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and diabetic nephropathy (DN) are common clinical co-morbidities, but they are challenging to manage and have poor prognoses. There is no research on the bioinformatics mechanisms of comorbidity, and this study aims to investigate such mechanisms. METHODS We downloaded the AMI data (GSE66360) and DN datasets (GSE30528 and GSE30529) from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) platform. The GSE66360 dataset was divided into two parts: the training set and the validation set, and GSE30529 was used as the training set and GSE30528 as the validation set. After identifying the common differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in AMI and DN in the training set, gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses and protein-protein interaction (PPI) network construction were performed. A sub-network graph was constructed by MCODE, and 15 hub genes were screened by the Cytohubba plugin. The screened hub genes were validated, and the 15 screened hub genes were subjected to GO, KEGG, Gene MANIA analysis, and transcription factor (TF) prediction. Finally, we performed TF differential analysis, enrichment analysis, and TF and gene regulatory network construction. RESULTS A total of 46 genes (43 up-regulated and 3 down-regulated) were identified for subsequent analysis. GO functional analysis emphasized the presence of genes mainly in the vesicle membrane and secretory granule membrane involved in antigen processing and presentation, lipopeptide binding, NAD + nucleosidase activity, and Toll-like receptor binding. The KEGG pathways analyzed were mainly in the phagosome, neutrophil extracellular trap formation, natural killer cell-mediated cytotoxicity, apoptosis, Fc gamma R-mediated phagocytosis, and Toll-like receptor signaling pathways. Eight co-expressed hub genes were identified and validated, namely TLR2, FCER1G, CD163, CTSS, CLEC4A, IGSF6, NCF2, and MS4A6A. Three transcription factors were identified and validated in AMI, namely NFKB1, HIF1A, and SPI1. CONCLUSIONS Our study reveals the common pathogenesis of AMI and DN. These common pathways and hub genes may provide new ideas for further mechanistic studies.
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- Bo Li
- Department of Endocrinology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, 362000, Fujian, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Umbilical Cord Blood Hematopoietic Stem Cells, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, Hubei, China
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- Emergency and Critical Care Center, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, No. 37 Chaoyang Middle Road, Shiyan, 442000, Hubei, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, 362000, Fujian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, 362000, Fujian, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China
- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, No. 37 Chaoyang Middle Road, Shiyan, 442000, Hubei, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, 362000, Fujian, China.
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Umbilical Cord Blood Hematopoietic Stem Cells, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, Hubei, China.
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Sánchez-León ME, Loaeza-Reyes KJ, Matias-Cervantes CA, Mayoral-Andrade G, Pérez-Campos EL, Pérez-Campos-Mayoral L, Hernández-Huerta MT, Zenteno E, Pérez-Cervera Y, Pina-Canseco S. LOX-1 in Cardiovascular Disease: A Comprehensive Molecular and Clinical Review. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5276. [PMID: 38791315 PMCID: PMC11121106 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105276] [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: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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LOX-1, ORL-1, or lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor 1 is a transmembrane glycoprotein that binds and internalizes ox-LDL in foam cells. LOX-1 is the main receptor for oxidized low-density lipoproteins (ox-LDL). The LDL comes from food intake and circulates through the bloodstream. LOX-1 belongs to scavenger receptors (SR), which are associated with various cardiovascular diseases. The most important and severe of these is the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in the intimal layer of the endothelium. These plaques can evolve into complicated thrombi with the participation of fibroblasts, activated platelets, apoptotic muscle cells, and macrophages transformed into foam cells. This process causes changes in vascular endothelial homeostasis, leading to partial or total obstruction in the lumen of blood vessels. This obstruction can result in oxygen deprivation to the heart. Recently, LOX-1 has been involved in other pathologies, such as obesity and diabetes mellitus. However, the development of atherosclerosis has been the most relevant due to its relationship with cerebrovascular accidents and heart attacks. In this review, we will summarize findings related to the physiologic and pathophysiological processes of LOX-1 to support the detection, diagnosis, and prevention of those diseases.
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- Maria Eugenia Sánchez-León
- Centro de Investigación Facultad de Medicina-UNAM-UABJO, Universidad Autónoma “Benito Juárez” de Oaxaca, Oaxaca 68020, Mexico; (M.E.S.-L.); (K.J.L.-R.); (C.A.M.-C.); (G.M.-A.); (L.P.-C.-M.)
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- Centro de Investigación Facultad de Medicina-UNAM-UABJO, Universidad Autónoma “Benito Juárez” de Oaxaca, Oaxaca 68020, Mexico; (M.E.S.-L.); (K.J.L.-R.); (C.A.M.-C.); (G.M.-A.); (L.P.-C.-M.)
- Centro de Estudios en Ciencias de la Salud y la Enfermedad, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Autónoma “Benito Juárez” de Oaxaca, Oaxaca 68020, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación Facultad de Medicina-UNAM-UABJO, Universidad Autónoma “Benito Juárez” de Oaxaca, Oaxaca 68020, Mexico; (M.E.S.-L.); (K.J.L.-R.); (C.A.M.-C.); (G.M.-A.); (L.P.-C.-M.)
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- Centro de Investigación Facultad de Medicina-UNAM-UABJO, Universidad Autónoma “Benito Juárez” de Oaxaca, Oaxaca 68020, Mexico; (M.E.S.-L.); (K.J.L.-R.); (C.A.M.-C.); (G.M.-A.); (L.P.-C.-M.)
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- Centro de Investigación Facultad de Medicina-UNAM-UABJO, Universidad Autónoma “Benito Juárez” de Oaxaca, Oaxaca 68020, Mexico; (M.E.S.-L.); (K.J.L.-R.); (C.A.M.-C.); (G.M.-A.); (L.P.-C.-M.)
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- Consejo Nacional de Humanidades, Ciencias y Tecnologías, Facultad de Medicina y Cirugía, Universidad Autónoma “Benito Juárez” de Oaxaca, Oaxaca 68120, Mexico;
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico;
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- Centro de Investigación Facultad de Medicina-UNAM-UABJO, Universidad Autónoma “Benito Juárez” de Oaxaca, Oaxaca 68020, Mexico; (M.E.S.-L.); (K.J.L.-R.); (C.A.M.-C.); (G.M.-A.); (L.P.-C.-M.)
- Centro de Estudios en Ciencias de la Salud y la Enfermedad, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Autónoma “Benito Juárez” de Oaxaca, Oaxaca 68020, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación Facultad de Medicina-UNAM-UABJO, Universidad Autónoma “Benito Juárez” de Oaxaca, Oaxaca 68020, Mexico; (M.E.S.-L.); (K.J.L.-R.); (C.A.M.-C.); (G.M.-A.); (L.P.-C.-M.)
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An C, Li Z, Chen Y, Huang S, Yang F, Hu Y, Xu T, Zhang C, Ge S. The cGAS-STING pathway in cardiovascular diseases: from basic research to clinical perspectives. Cell Biosci 2024; 14:58. [PMID: 38720328 PMCID: PMC11080250 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-024-01242-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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The cyclic guanosine monophosphate (GMP)-adenosine monophosphate (AMP) synthase-stimulator of interferon genes (cGAS-STING) signaling pathway, an important component of the innate immune system, is involved in the development of several diseases. Ectopic DNA-induced inflammatory responses are involved in several pathological processes. Repeated damage to tissues and metabolic organelles releases a large number of damage-associated molecular patterns (mitochondrial DNA, nuclear DNA, and exogenous DNA). The DNA fragments released into the cytoplasm are sensed by the sensor cGAS to initiate immune responses through the bridging protein STING. Many recent studies have revealed a regulatory role of the cGAS-STING signaling pathway in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as myocardial infarction, heart failure, atherosclerosis, and aortic dissection/aneurysm. Furthermore, increasing evidence suggests that inhibiting the cGAS-STING signaling pathway can significantly inhibit myocardial hypertrophy and inflammatory cell infiltration. Therefore, this review is intended to identify risk factors for activating the cGAS-STING pathway to reduce risks and to simultaneously further elucidate the biological function of this pathway in the cardiovascular field, as well as its potential as a therapeutic target.
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- Cheng An
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.218 Jixi Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.218 Jixi Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.218 Jixi Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.218 Jixi Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.218 Jixi Road, Hefei, 230032, Anhui, China.
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Yang C, Yang Q, Xie Z, Peng X, Liu H, Xie C. Association of systemic immune-inflammation-index with all-cause and cause-specific mortality among type 2 diabetes: a cohort study base on population. Endocrine 2024; 84:399-411. [PMID: 38048013 PMCID: PMC11076376 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-023-03587-1] [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: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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PURPOSE There have been limited studies examining the prospective association between the Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII), a novel inflammatory marker, and mortality among individuals with diabetes in the United States. METHODS We utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a representative sample of US adults, linked with information from the National Death Index. RESULTS Our study included 8697 individuals from NHANES spanning the years 1999 to 2018. SII was calculated by dividing the platelet count by the neutrophil count and then dividing that result by the lymphocyte count. We employed multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression analysis to investigate the associations between SII levels and all-cause as well as cause-specific mortality, while adjusting for potential confounding factors. SII levels were categorized into quartiles based on the study population distribution. Over a median follow-up period of 94.8 months (with a maximum of 249 months), we observed a total of 2465 all-cause deaths, 853 deaths from cardiovascular causes, 424 deaths from cancer, and 88 deaths related to chronic kidney disease. After adjusting for multiple variables, higher SII levels were significantly and non-linearly associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality in Quartile 4 (HR 1.74, 95% CI 1.15-2.63, P for trend = 0.043) when Quartile 1 was used as the reference group. Additionally, we identified a linear association between SII and cardiovascular mortality, with a 70% higher risk of cardiovascular mortality in Quartile 4 (HR 1.70, 95% CI 1.18-3.30, P for trend = 0.041) compared to Quartile 1. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that SII is significantly associated with an elevated risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in US adults with diabetes.
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- Chan Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- Jianyang City People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610040, Sichuan, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610037, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610037, Sichuan, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610037, Sichuan, China.
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Nguyen TK, Paone S, Baxter AA, Mayfosh AJ, Phan TK, Chan E, Peter K, Poon IKH, Thomas SR, Hulett MD. Heparanase promotes the onset and progression of atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein E gene knockout mice. Atherosclerosis 2024; 392:117519. [PMID: 38581737 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2024.117519] [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: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Atherosclerosis is the primary underlying cause of myocardial infarction and stroke, which are the major causes of death globally. Heparanase (Hpse) is a pro-inflammatory extracellular matrix degrading enzyme that has been implicated in atherogenesis. However, to date the precise roles of Hpse in atherosclerosis and its mechanisms of action are not well defined. This study aims to provide new insights into the contribution of Hpse in different stages of atherosclerosis in vivo. METHODS We generated Hpse gene-deficient mice on the atherosclerosis-prone apolipoprotein E gene knockout (ApoE-/-) background to investigate the impact of Hpse gene deficiency on the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis after 6 and 14 weeks high-fat diet feeding, respectively. Atherosclerotic lesion development, blood serum profiles, lesion composition and aortic immune cell populations were evaluated. RESULTS Hpse-deficient mice exhibited significantly reduced atherosclerotic lesion burden in the aortic sinus and aorta at both time-points, independent of changes in plasma cholesterol levels. A significant reduction in the necrotic core size and an increase in smooth muscle cell content were also observed in advanced atherosclerotic plaques of Hpse-deficient mice. Additionally, Hpse deficiency reduced circulating and aortic levels of VCAM-1 at the initiation and progression stages of disease and circulating MCP-1 levels in the initiation but not progression stage. Moreover, the aortic levels of total leukocytes and dendritic cells in Hpse-deficient ApoE-/- mice were significantly decreased compared to control ApoE-/-mice at both disease stages. CONCLUSIONS This study identifies Hpse as a key pro-inflammatory enzyme driving the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis and highlighting the potential of Hpse inhibitors as novel anti-inflammatory treatments for cardiovascular disease.
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- Tien K Nguyen
- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3086, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3086, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3086, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3086, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3086, Australia
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- Department of Pathology, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine & Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- Atherothrombosis and Vascular Biology, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3086, Australia
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- Department of Pathology, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine & Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3086, Australia.
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Mussbacher M, Basílio J, Belakova B, Pirabe A, Ableitner E, Campos-Medina M, Schmid JA. Effects of Chronic Inflammatory Activation of Murine and Human Arterial Endothelial Cells at Normal Lipoprotein and Cholesterol Levels In Vivo and In Vitro. Cells 2024; 13:773. [PMID: 38727309 PMCID: PMC11083315 DOI: 10.3390/cells13090773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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The activation of endothelial cells is crucial for immune defense mechanisms but also plays a role in the development of atherosclerosis. We have previously shown that inflammatory stimulation of endothelial cells on top of elevated lipoprotein/cholesterol levels accelerates atherogenesis. The aim of the current study was to investigate how chronic endothelial inflammation changes the aortic transcriptome of mice at normal lipoprotein levels and to compare this to the inflammatory response of isolated endothelial cells in vitro. We applied a mouse model expressing constitutive active IκB kinase 2 (caIKK2)-the key activator of the inflammatory NF-κB pathway-specifically in arterial endothelial cells and analyzed transcriptomic changes in whole aortas, followed by pathway and network analyses. We found an upregulation of cell death and mitochondrial beta-oxidation pathways with a predicted increase in endothelial apoptosis and necrosis and a simultaneous reduction in protein synthesis genes. The highest upregulated gene was ACE2, the SARS-CoV-2 receptor, which is also an important regulator of blood pressure. Analysis of isolated human arterial and venous endothelial cells supported these findings and also revealed a reduction in DNA replication, as well as repair mechanisms, in line with the notion that chronic inflammation contributes to endothelial dysfunction.
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- Marion Mussbacher
- Department of Vascular Biology and Thrombosis Research, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.M.); (J.B.); (B.B.); (A.P.); (M.C.-M.)
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria;
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- Department of Vascular Biology and Thrombosis Research, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.M.); (J.B.); (B.B.); (A.P.); (M.C.-M.)
- INESC ID, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1000-029 Lisboa, Portugal
- Institute of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Vascular Biology and Thrombosis Research, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.M.); (J.B.); (B.B.); (A.P.); (M.C.-M.)
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- Department of Vascular Biology and Thrombosis Research, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.M.); (J.B.); (B.B.); (A.P.); (M.C.-M.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria;
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- Department of Vascular Biology and Thrombosis Research, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.M.); (J.B.); (B.B.); (A.P.); (M.C.-M.)
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- Department of Vascular Biology and Thrombosis Research, Centre for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (M.M.); (J.B.); (B.B.); (A.P.); (M.C.-M.)
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Alyami MH, Al-Slaim HM, Alzamanan HM, Bayan MF, Ahmed K. The Prevalence of Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Diseases in Najran Region, Saudi Arabia. J Pers Med 2024; 14:470. [PMID: 38793052 PMCID: PMC11122554 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14050470] [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: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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The primary goal of this study was to investigate the knowledge, prevalence, and risk factors of cardiovascular diseases among individuals in the Najran region of Saudi Arabia. In the Najran region of Saudi Arabia, an online cross-sectional survey was conducted. Between September and October 2023, a self-administered questionnaire was distributed to a random sample of the general population aged 18 and up. The survey instrument asked about history and exposure, physician-diagnosed illnesses, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), medication use, and other risk factors. This research had a total of 2046 individuals. Around one-fifth of the study participants reported that they or a family member suffered from CVD, and arrhythmia was the most commonly reported; blood tests, cardiac catheterization, and ECG were the most commonly reported tests performed for CVD patients, around one-tenth of CVD patients reported that they do not have any chronic diseases other than CVD, and the vast majority of the patients confirmed their regular medical appointments. This is one of the first studies to investigate the knowledge, prevalence, and use of CVD drugs among individuals in the Najran region of Saudi Arabia. The study participants' lack of knowledge about CVD could lead to ineffective preventive measures and poor patient outcomes. The study's findings underscore the crucial need for more extensive and efficient educational initiatives that consider the targeted population's talents, attitudes, and perceptions.
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- Mohammad H. Alyami
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia; (M.H.A.); (H.M.A.-S.); (H.M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia; (M.H.A.); (H.M.A.-S.); (H.M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia; (M.H.A.); (H.M.A.-S.); (H.M.A.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Philadelphia University, P.O. Box 1, Amman 19392, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 66462, Saudi Arabia;
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Xu X, Qiu F, Yang M, Liu X, Tao S, Zheng B. Unveiling Atherosclerotic Plaque Heterogeneity and SPP1 +/VCAN + Macrophage Subtype Prognostic Significance Through Integrative Single-Cell and Bulk-Seq Analysis. J Inflamm Res 2024; 17:2399-2426. [PMID: 38681071 PMCID: PMC11055562 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s454505] [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: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Background Dysregulated macrophages are important causes of Atherosclerosis (AS) formation and increased plaque instability, but the heterogeneity of these plaques and the role of macrophage subtypes in plaque instability have yet to be clarified. Methods This study integrates single-cell and bulk-seq data to analyze atherosclerotic plaques. Unsupervised clustering was used to reveal distinct plaque subtypes, while survival analysis and gene set variation analysis (GSVA) methods helped in understanding their clinical outcomes. Enrichment of differential expression of macrophage genes (DEMGs) score and pseudo-trajectory analysis were utilized to explore the biological functions and differentiation stages of macrophage subtypes in AS progression. Additionally, CellChat and the BayesPrism deconvolution method were used to elucidate macrophage subtype interaction and their prognostic significance at single-cell resolution. Finally, the expression of biomarkers was validated in mouse experiments. Results Three distinct AS plaque subtypes were identified, with cluster 3 plaque subtype being particularly associated with higher immune infiltration and poorer prognosis. The DEMGs score exhibited a significant elevation in three macrophage subtypes (SPP1+/VCAN+ macrophages, IL1B+ macrophages, and FLT3LG+ macrophages), associated with cluster 3 plaque subtype and highlighted the prognostic significance of these subtypes. Activation trajectory of the macrophage subtypes is divided into three states (Pre-branch, Cell fate 1, and Cell fate 2), and Cell fate 2 (SPP1+/VCAN+ macrophages, IL1B+ macrophages, and FLT3LG+ macrophages dominant) exhibiting the highest DEMGs score, distinct interactions with other cell components, and relating to poorer prognosis of ischemic events. This study also uncovered a unique SPP1+/VCAN+ macrophage subtype, rare in quantity but significant in influencing AS progression. Machine learning algorithms identified 10 biomarkers crucial for AS diagnosis. The validation of these biomarkers was performed using Mendelian Randomization analysis and in vitro methods, supporting their relevance in AS pathology. Conclusion Our study provides a comprehensive view of AS plaque heterogeneity and the prognostic significance of macrophage subtypes in plaque instability.
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- Xiang Xu
- School of Medicine, Yunnan University, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Dali University, Dali City, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Yunnan University, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China
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He C, Kim HI, Park J, Guo J, Huang W. The role of immune cells in different stages of atherosclerosis. Int J Med Sci 2024; 21:1129-1143. [PMID: 38774746 PMCID: PMC11103388 DOI: 10.7150/ijms.94570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
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Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the accumulation of immune cells in the intima of arteries. Experimental and clinical evidence shows that both innate and adaptive immunity orchestrate the progression of atherosclerosis. The heterogeneous nature of immune cells within atherosclerosis lesions is important. Studies utilizing high-dimensional mass spectrometry and single-cell RNA sequencing of leukocytes from atherosclerotic lesions show the diversity and adaptability of these immune cell subtypes. Their migration, compositional changes, phenotypic alterations, and adaptive responses are key features throughout atherosclerosis progression. Understanding how these immune cells and their subtypes affect atherogenesis would help to develop novel therapeutic approaches that control atherosclerosis progression. Precise targeting of specific immune system components involved in atherosclerosis, rather than broad suppression of the immune system with anti-inflammatory agents, can more accurately regulate the progress of atherosclerosis with fewer side effects. In this review, we cover the most recent advances in the field of atherosclerosis to understand the role of various immune cells on its development. We focus on the complex network of immune cells and the interaction between the innate immune system and adaptive immune system.
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- Cong He
- Department of Pharmacology, Harbin Medical University-Daqing, Daqing 163319, PR China
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA 02215, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education & Key Laboratory of Tropical Cardiovascular Diseases Research of Hainan Province, School of Public Health, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, School of Basic Medicine and Life Sciences, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education & Key Laboratory of Tropical Cardiovascular Diseases Research of Hainan Province, School of Public Health, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, PR China
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Snijckers RPM, Foks AC. Adaptive immunity and atherosclerosis: aging at its crossroads. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1350471. [PMID: 38686373 PMCID: PMC11056569 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1350471] [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: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Adaptive immunity plays a profound role in atherosclerosis pathogenesis by regulating antigen-specific responses, inflammatory signaling and antibody production. However, as we age, our immune system undergoes a gradual functional decline, a phenomenon termed "immunosenescence". This decline is characterized by a reduction in proliferative naïve B- and T cells, decreased B- and T cell receptor repertoire and a pro-inflammatory senescence associated secretory profile. Furthermore, aging affects germinal center responses and deteriorates secondary lymphoid organ function and structure, leading to impaired T-B cell dynamics and increased autoantibody production. In this review, we will dissect the impact of aging on adaptive immunity and the role played by age-associated B- and T cells in atherosclerosis pathogenesis, emphasizing the need for interventions that target age-related immune dysfunction to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
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- Division of BioTherapeutics, Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
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Xie W, Chen S, Luo H, Kong C, Wang D. Critical gene signature and immunological characterization in peripheral vascular atherosclerosis: novel insights from mendelian randomization and transcriptomics. Front Genet 2024; 15:1361445. [PMID: 38660678 PMCID: PMC11039871 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2024.1361445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Introduction Peripheral vascular atherosclerosis (PVA) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by lipid accumulation in blood vessel walls, leading to vessel narrowing and inadequate blood supply. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying PVA remain poorly understood. In this study, we employed a combination of Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis and integrated transcriptomics to identify the critical gene signature associated with PVA. Methods This study utilized three public datasets (GSE43292, GSE100927 and GSE28829) related to peripheral vascular atherosclerosis obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. Instrumental variables (IVs) were identified through expression quantitative trait loci (eQTL) analysis, and two-sample MR analysis was performed using publicly available summary statistics. Disease critical genes were identified based on odds ratios and intersected with differentially expressed genes in the disease dataset. GSE28829 dataset was used to validate the screened disease critical genes. Functional enrichment analysis, GSEA analysis, and immune cell infiltration analysis were performed to further characterize the role of these genes in peripheral vascular atherosclerosis. Results A total of 26,152 gene-related SNPs were identified as IVs, and 242 disease-associated genes were identified through MR analysis. Ten disease critical genes (ARHGAP25, HCLS1, HVCN1, RBM47, LILRB1, PLAU, IFI44L, IL1B, IFI6, and CFL2) were significantly associated with peripheral vascular atherosclerosis. Functional enrichment analysis using KEGG pathways revealed enrichment in the NF-kappa B signaling pathway and osteoclast differentiation. Gene set enrichment analysis further demonstrated functional enrichment of these genes in processes related to vascular functions and immune system activation. Additionally, immune cell infiltration analysis showed differential ratios of B cells and mast cells between the disease and control groups. The correlations analysis highlights the intricate interplay between disease critical genes and immune cells associated with PVA. Conclusion In conclusion, this study provides new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying PVA by identifying ten disease critical genes associated with the disease. These findings, supported by differential expression, functional enrichment, and immune system involvement, emphasize the role of these genes in vascular function and immune cell interactions in the context of PVA. These findings contribute to a better understanding of PVA pathogenesis and offer potential targets for further mechanistic exploration and therapeutic interventions.
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- Wei Xie
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
- Institute of Cardiothoracic Vascular Disease, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
- Institute of Cardiothoracic Vascular Disease, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
- Institute of Cardiothoracic Vascular Disease, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
- Institute of Cardiothoracic Vascular Disease, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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Pertiwi KR, Teunissen MBM, Krebbers G, Willems MC, Huisman L, Poelen C, van der Wal AC, de Boer OJ. Enrichment of type 1 innate lymphoid cells in the course of human atherosclerotic plaque development suggests contribution to atherogenesis. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1354617. [PMID: 38638438 PMCID: PMC11024276 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1354617] [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: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Introduction Innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) have been implicated in multiple pathologic conditions, including atherogenesis, as documented in experimental mice studies, however, their role in atherosclerosis in humans remains unexplored. Methods Here, we identify ILCs and their dynamics in early, advanced, and complicated human carotid- and aortic atherosclerotic plaques, using a multiplex immunohistochemical quadruple-staining technique with prototypic transcription factors T-bet, GATA3, or RORgt for identification of the ILC1, ILC2 and ILC3 subsets, respectively, in combination with lineage markers CD3, CD20/ CD79a and CD56 to exclude other lymphoid cell types. ILC subsets were quantified, and to put this in perspective, their numbers were expressed as percentage of the total number of infiltrated lymphoid cells and related to the frequency of conventional T cells, B cells, NK cells, and NKT cells. Results All ILC subsets were present in every different stage of atherogenesis. ILC1s were the most abundant ILC subset, and their numbers significantly increased in the course of plaque development, but paradoxically, their relative frequency was reduced because of a higher increment of T cells and B cells. The numbers of ILC2s and ILC3s also gradually increased, but this trend did not achieve significance. T cell subsets always significantly outnumbered their ILC counterparts, except for the early lesions where the proportion of ILC1s was markedly higher, albeit not significant. Discussion The high abundance of ILC1s in the early stages and further significant enrichment in later stages, suggest they may participate in the initiation and development of atherogenesis, and thus, may represent a novel target to prevent or treat atherosclerosis.
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- Kartika R. Pertiwi
- Department of Pathology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Faculty of Medicine and Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Dermatology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Flevoziekenhuis, Almere, Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Flevoziekenhuis, Almere, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Popescu AI, Rata AL, Barac S, Popescu R, Onofrei RR, Vlad C, Vlad D. Narrative Review of Biological Markers in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia. Biomedicines 2024; 12:798. [PMID: 38672153 PMCID: PMC11047884 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12040798] [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: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), the advanced stage of peripheral arterial disease, is diagnosed in the presence of ischemic rest pain, non-healing ulcers, or gangrene. Several studies have demonstrated that inflammation and endothelial dysfunction are some of the main substrates of CLTI. METHODS A narrative review was conducted and reported according to PRISMA guidelines. Three databases were searched-Web of Science, Medline, and EMBASE-for the studies assessing CLTI and the biological markers related to it. RESULTS We included 22 studies, and all the markers identified (C-reactive protein, D-dimers, fibrinogen, cytokines, IL-6, TNF-α, ICAM-1 (Intracellular Adhesion Molecule-1), VCAM-1 (Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1), neutrophile-to-lymphocytes ratio (NLR), IL-8, Pentraxin-3, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), calprotectin, E-selectin, P-selectin, neopterin, High-Mobility Group Box-1 protein (HGMB-1), Osteoprotegerin (OPG) and Sortilin) were positively associated with advanced CLTI, with major limb or major cardiovascular events in these patients. CONCLUSIONS All the studied markers had increased values in patients with CLTI, especially when associated with diabetes mellitus, proving a very important association between diabetes and major limb or cardiovascular events in these patients. There is a need for more studies to validate these markers in terms of diagnosis or prognosis in CLTI patients and in trying to find new medical strategies that target inflammation or endothelial dysfunction in these patients.
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- Alexandra Ioana Popescu
- Pharmacology Department, Doctoral School, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Surgical Emergencies Department, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Vascular Surgery Department, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Cell and Molecular Biology Department, ”Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rheumatology, Research Center for Assessment of Human Motion, Functionality and Disability, ”Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Pharmacology Department, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.V.); (D.V.)
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- Pharmacology Department, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.V.); (D.V.)
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Roy P, Suthahar SSA, Makings J, Ley K. Identification of apolipoprotein B-reactive CDR3 motifs allows tracking of atherosclerosis-related memory CD4 +T cells in multiple donors. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1302031. [PMID: 38571941 PMCID: PMC10988780 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1302031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Introduction Atherosclerosis is a major pathological condition that underlies many cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Its etiology involves breach of tolerance to self, leading to clonal expansion of autoreactive apolipoprotein B (APOB)-reactive CD4+T cells that correlates with clinical CVD. The T-cell receptor (TCR) sequences that mediate activation of APOB-specific CD4+T cells are unknown. Methods In a previous study, we had profiled the hypervariable complementarity determining region 3 (CDR3) of CD4+T cells that respond to six immunodominant APOB epitopes in most donors. Here, we comprehensively analyze this dataset of 149,065 APOB-reactive and 199,211 non-reactive control CDR3s from six human leukocyte antigen-typed donors. Results We identified 672 highly expanded (frequency threshold > 1.39E-03) clones that were significantly enriched in the APOB-reactive group as compared to the controls (log10 odds ratio ≥1, Fisher's test p < 0.01). Analysis of 114,755 naïve, 91,001 central memory (TCM) and 29,839 effector memory (TEM) CDR3 sequences from the same donors revealed that APOB+ clones can be traced to the complex repertoire of unenriched blood T cells. The fraction of APOB+ clones that overlapped with memory CDR3s ranged from 2.2% to 46% (average 16.4%). This was significantly higher than their overlap with the naïve pool, which ranged from 0.7% to 2% (average 1.36%). CDR3 motif analysis with the machine learning-based in-silico tool, GLIPHs (grouping of lymphocyte interactions by paratope hotspots), identified 532 APOB+ motifs. Analysis of naïve and memory CDR3 sequences with GLIPH revealed that ~40% (209 of 532) of these APOB+ motifs were enriched in the memory pool. Network analysis with Cytoscape revealed extensive sharing of the memory-affiliated APOB+ motifs across multiple donors. We identified six motifs that were present in TCM and TEM CDR3 sequences from >80% of the donors and were highly enriched in the APOB-reactive TCR repertoire. Discussion The identified APOB-reactive expanded CD4+T cell clones and conserved motifs can be used to annotate and track human atherosclerosis-related autoreactive CD4+T cells and measure their clonal expansion.
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- Payel Roy
- Center for Autoimmunity and Inflammation, La Jolla Institute for Immunology, La Jolla, CA, United States
- Immunology Center of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Center for Autoimmunity and Inflammation, La Jolla Institute for Immunology, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- Center for Autoimmunity and Inflammation, La Jolla Institute for Immunology, La Jolla, CA, United States
- Immunology Center of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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van der Valk ES, Mohseni M, Iyer AM, van den Hurk M, Lengton R, Kuckuck S, Wester VL, Leenen PJM, Dik WA, Visser JA, Kavousi M, Mirzaian M, van den Berg SAA, van Rossum EFC. Long-term glucocorticoid exposure and incident cardiovascular diseases - the Lifelines cohort. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2024:dgae081. [PMID: 38500477 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgae081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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CONTEXT Long-term glucocorticoid levels in scalp hair (HairGCs), including cortisol and the inactive form cortisone, represent the cumulative systemic exposure to glucocorticoids over months. HairGCs have repeatedly shown associations with cardiometabolic and immune parameters, but longitudinal data are lacking. DESIGN We investigated 6341 hair samples of participants from the Lifelines cohort study for cortisol and cortisone levels, and associated these to incident cardiovascular diseases (CVD) during 5-7 years of follow-up. We computed the odds ratio (OR) of HairGC levels for incident CVD via logistic regression, adjusting for classical cardiovascular risk factors, and performed a sensitivity analysis in subcohorts of participants <60 years and >= 60 years. Also, we associated HairGC levels to immune parameters (total leukocytes and subtypes). RESULTS Hair cortisone levels (available in n = 4701) were independently associated with incident CVD (p < 0.001), particularly in younger individuals (multivariate-adjusted OR 4.21, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.91-9.07 per point increase in 10-log cortisone concentration (pg/mg), p < 0.001). All immune parameters except eosinophils were associated with hair cortisone (all multivariate-adjusted p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In this large, prospective cohort study, we found that long-term cortisone levels, measured in scalp hair, represent a relevant and significant predictor for future cardiovascular diseases in younger individuals. These results highlight glucocorticoid action as possible treatment target for CVD prevention, where hair glucocorticoid measurements could help identify individuals that may benefit from such treatments.
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- Eline S van der Valk
- Obesity Centre CGG, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, division of Endocrinology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Obesity Centre CGG, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, division of Endocrinology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Obesity Centre CGG, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, division of Endocrinology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Obesity Centre CGG, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, division of Endocrinology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Obesity Centre CGG, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, division of Endocrinology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Obesity Centre CGG, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, division of Endocrinology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, division of Geriatric Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Immunology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Immunology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Laboratory of Medical Immunology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Obesity Centre CGG, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, division of Endocrinology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Obesity Centre CGG, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Obesity Centre CGG, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, division of Endocrinology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Khan A, Roy P, Ley K. Breaking tolerance: the autoimmune aspect of atherosclerosis. Nat Rev Immunol 2024:10.1038/s41577-024-01010-y. [PMID: 38472321 DOI: 10.1038/s41577-024-01010-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
Abstract
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the arterial walls and is characterized by the accumulation of lipoproteins that are insufficiently cleared by phagocytes. Following the initiation of atherosclerosis, the pathological progression is accelerated by engagement of the adaptive immune system. Atherosclerosis triggers the breakdown of tolerance to self-components. This loss of tolerance is reflected in defective expression of immune checkpoint molecules, dysfunctional antigen presentation, and aberrations in T cell populations - most notably in regulatory T (Treg) cells - and in the production of autoantibodies. The breakdown of tolerance to self-proteins that is observed in ASCVD may be linked to the conversion of Treg cells to 'exTreg' cells because many Treg cells in ASCVD express T cell receptors that are specific for self-epitopes. Alternatively, or in addition, breakdown of tolerance may trigger the activation of naive T cells, resulting in the clonal expansion of T cell populations with pro-inflammatory and cytotoxic effector phenotypes. In this Perspective, we review the evidence that atherosclerosis is associated with a breakdown of tolerance to self-antigens, discuss possible immunological mechanisms and identify knowledge gaps to map out future research. Rational approaches aimed at re-establishing immune tolerance may become game changers in treating ASCVD and in preventing its downstream sequelae, which include heart attacks and strokes.
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- Amir Khan
- Immunology Center of Georgia, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Immunology Center of Georgia, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Immunology Center of Georgia, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.
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Zhao H, Song J, Li X, Xia Z, Wang Q, Fu J, Miao Y, Wang D, Wang X. The role of immune cells and inflammation in pulmonary hypertension: mechanisms and implications. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1374506. [PMID: 38529271 PMCID: PMC10962924 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1374506] [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: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a malignant disease with progressive increase of pulmonary vascular pressure, which eventually leads to right heart failure. More and more evidences show that immune cells and inflammation play an important role in the occurrence and development of PH. In the context of pulmonary vascular diseases, immune cells migrate into the walls of the pulmonary vascular system. This leads to an increase in the levels of cytokines and chemokines in both the bloodstream and the surrounding tissues of the pulmonary vessels. As a result, new approaches such as immunotherapy and anti-inflammatory treatments are being considered as potential strategies to halt or potentially reverse the progression of PH. We reviewed the potential mechanisms of immune cells, cytokines and chemokines in PH development. The potential relationship of vascular cells or bone morphogenetic protein receptor 2 (BMPR2) in immune regulation was also expounded. The clinical application and future prospect of immunotherapy were further discussed.
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- Hui Zhao
- School of Materials and Chemistry, Institute of Bismuth and Rhenium, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Limb Trauma, Wendeng Orthopaedic Hospital of Shandong Province, Weihai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Medicine, Chifeng University, Chifeng, China
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- Department of Library, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Department of Library, Jinan Children's Hospital, Shandong, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, Institute of Bismuth and Rhenium, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, Institute of Bismuth and Rhenium, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, Institute of Bismuth and Rhenium, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Intensive Medicine, Wuxi People’s Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Limb Trauma, Wendeng Orthopaedic Hospital of Shandong Province, Weihai, Shandong, China
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Rani D, Kaur S, Shahjahan, Dey JK, Dey SK. Engineering immune response to regulate cardiovascular disease and cancer. ADVANCES IN PROTEIN CHEMISTRY AND STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY 2024; 140:381-417. [PMID: 38762276 DOI: 10.1016/bs.apcsb.2023.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are major contributors to global morbidity and mortality. This book chapter delves into the intricate relationship between the immune system and the pathogenesis of both cardiovascular and cancer diseases, exploring the roles of innate and adaptive immunities, immune regulation, and immunotherapy in these complex conditions. The innate immune system acts as the first line of defense against tissue damage and infection, with a significant impact on the initiation and progression of CVD and cancer. Endothelial dysfunction, a hallmark in CVD, shares commonalities with the tumor microenvironment in cancer, emphasizing the parallel involvement of the immune system in both conditions. The adaptive immune system, particularly T cells, contributes to prolonged inflammation in both CVD and cancer. Regulatory T cells and the intricate balance between different T cell subtypes influence disease progression, wound healing, and the outcomes of ischemic injury and cancer immunosurveillance. Dysregulation of immune homeostasis can lead to chronic inflammation, contributing to the development and progression of both CVD and cancer. Thus, immunotherapy emerged as a promising avenue for preventing and managing these diseases, with strategies targeting immune cell modulation, cytokine manipulation, immune checkpoint blockade, and tolerance induction. The impact of gut microbiota on CVD and cancer too is explored in this chapter, highlighting the role of gut leakiness, microbial metabolites, and the potential for microbiome-based interventions in cardiovascular and cancer immunotherapies. In conclusion, immunomodulatory strategies and immunotherapy hold promise in reshaping the landscape of cardiovascular and cancer health. Additionally, harnessing the gut microbiota for immune modulation presents a novel approach to prevent and manage these complex diseases, emphasizing the importance of personalized and precision medicine in healthcare. Ongoing research and clinical trials are expected to further elucidate the complex immunological underpinnings of CVD and cancer thereby refining these innovative approaches.
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- Diksha Rani
- Laboratory for Structural Biology of Membrane Proteins, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Laboratory for Structural Biology of Membrane Proteins, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Laboratory for Structural Biology of Membrane Proteins, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Laboratory for Structural Biology of Membrane Proteins, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India.
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Zhang X, Wei M, Zhang Z, Zeng Y, Zou F, Zhang S, Wang Z, Chen F, Xiong H, Li Y, Zhou L, Li T, Zheng Q, Yu H, Zhang J, Gu Y, Zhao Q, Li S, Xia N. Risedronate-functionalized manganese-hydroxyapatite amorphous particles: A potent adjuvant for subunit vaccines and cancer immunotherapy. J Control Release 2024; 367:13-26. [PMID: 38244843 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.01.033] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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The cGAS-STING pathway and the Mevalonate Pathway are druggable targets for vaccine adjuvant discovery. Manganese (Mn) and bisphosphonates are known to exert adjuvant effects by targeting these two pathways, respectively. This study found the synergistic potential of the two pathways in enhancing immune response. Risedronate (Ris) significantly amplified the Mn adjuvant early antibody response by 166-fold and fortified its cellular immunity. However, direct combination of Mn2+ and Ris resulted in increased adjuvant toxicity (40% mouse mortality). By the combination of doping property of hydroxyapatite (HA) and its high affinity for Ris, we designed Ris-functionalized Mn-HA micro-nanoparticles as an organic-inorganic hybrid adjuvant, named MnHARis. MnHARis alleviated adjuvant toxicity (100% vs. 60% survival rate) and exhibited good long-term stability. When formulated with the varicella-zoster virus glycoprotein E (gE) antigen, MnHARis triggered a 274.3-fold increase in IgG titers and a 61.3-fold surge in neutralization titers while maintaining a better long-term humoral immunity compared to the aluminum adjuvant. Its efficacy spanned other antigens, including ovalbumin, HPV18 VLP, and SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. Notably, the cellular immunity elicited by the group of gE + MnHARis was comparable to the renowned Shingrix®. Moreover, intratumoral co-administration with an anti-trophoblast cell surface antigen 2 nanobody revealed synergistic antitumor capabilities. These findings underscore the potential of MnHARis as a potent adjuvant for augmenting vaccine immune responses and improving cancer immunotherapy outcomes.
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- Xiuli Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China; National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, Collaborative Innovation Center of Biologic Products, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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Kumar AAW, Huangfu G, Figtree GA, Dwivedi G. Atherosclerosis as the Damocles' sword of human evolution: insights from nonhuman ape-like primates, ancient human remains, and isolated modern human populations. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2024; 326:H821-H831. [PMID: 38305751 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00744.2023] [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: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death worldwide, and the predominant risk factors are advanced age and high-circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). However, the findings of atherosclerosis in relatively young mummified remains and a lack of atherosclerosis in chimpanzees despite high LDL-C call into question the role of traditional cardiovascular risk factors. The inflammatory theory of atherosclerosis may explain the discrepancies between traditional risk factors and observed phenomena in current literature. Following the divergence from chimpanzees several millennia ago, loss of function mutations in immune regulatory genes and changes in gene expression have resulted in an overactive human immune system. The ubiquity of atherosclerosis in the modern era may reflect a selective pressure that enhanced the innate immune response at the cost of atherogenesis and other chronic disease states. Evidence provided from the fields of genetics, evolutionary biology, and paleoanthropology demonstrates a sort of circular dependency between inflammation, immune system functioning, and evolution at both a species and cellular level. More recently, the role of proinflammatory stimuli, somatic mutations, and the gene-environment effect appear to be underappreciated elements in the development and progression of atherosclerosis. Neurobiological stress, metabolic syndrome, and traditional cardiovascular risk factors may instead function as intermediary links between inflammation and atherosclerosis. Therefore, considering evolution as a mechanistic process and atherosclerosis as part of the inertia of evolution, greater insight into future preventative and therapeutic interventions for atherosclerosis can be gained by examining the past.
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- Annora Ai-Wei Kumar
- Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
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- Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
- Department of Cardiology, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
- Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
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- Cardiovascular Discovery Group, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, St. Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Cardiology, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
- Department of Cardiology, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
- Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
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Yuan Y, Wang P, Zhang H, Liu Y. Identification of M2 Macrophage-Related Key Genes in Advanced Atherosclerotic Plaques by Network-Based Analysis. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 2024; 83:276-288. [PMID: 38194604 DOI: 10.1097/fjc.0000000000001528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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ABSTRACT Atherosclerotic plaque accounts for major adverse cardiovascular events because of its vulnerability. The classically activated macrophage (M1) and alternatively activated macrophage (M2) are implicated in the progression and regression of plaque, respectively. However, the therapeutic targets related to M2 macrophages still remain largely elusive. In this study, cell-type identification by estimating relative subsets of RNA transcripts and weighted gene coexpression network analysis algorithms were used to establish a weighted gene coexpression network for identifying M2 macrophage-related hub genes using GSE43292 data set. The results showed that genes were classified into 7 modules, with the blue module (Cor = 0.67, P = 3e-05) being the one that was most related to M2 macrophage infiltration in advanced plaques, and then 99 hub genes were identified from blue module. Meanwhile, 1289 differentially expressed genes were produced in GSE43292 data set. Subsequently, the intersection genes of hub genes and differentially expressed genes, including AKTIP , ASPN , FAM26E , RAB23 , PLS3 , and PLSCR4 , were obtained by Venn diagrams and named as key genes. Further validation using data sets GSE100927 and GSE41571 showed that 6 key genes all downregulated in advanced and vulnerable plaques compared with early and stable plaque samples (|Log2 (fold change)| > 0.5, P < 0.05 or 0.001), respectively. Receiver operator characteristic curve analysis indicated that the 6 key genes might have potential diagnostic value. The validation of key genes in the model in vitro and in vivo also demonstrated decreased mRNA expressions of AKTIP , ASPN , FAM26E , RAB23 , PLS3 , and PLSCR4 ( P < 0.05 or 0.001). Collectively, we identified AKTIP, ASPN, FAM26E, RAB23, PLS3, and PLSCR4 as M2 macrophage-related key genes during atherosclerotic progression, proposing potential intervention targets for advanced atherosclerotic plaques.
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- Yao Yuan
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Army Medical University (Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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Mattos-Graner RO, Klein MI, Alves LA. The complement system as a key modulator of the oral microbiome in health and disease. Crit Rev Microbiol 2024; 50:138-167. [PMID: 36622855 DOI: 10.1080/1040841x.2022.2163614] [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: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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In this review, we address the interplay between the complement system and host microbiomes in health and disease, focussing on oral bacteria known to contribute to homeostasis or to promote dysbiosis associated with dental caries and periodontal diseases. Host proteins modulating complement activities in the oral environment and expression profiles of complement proteins in oral tissues were described. In addition, we highlight a sub-set of bacterial proteins involved in complement evasion and/or dysregulation previously characterized in pathogenic species (or strains), but further conserved among prototypical commensal species of the oral microbiome. Potential roles of these proteins in host-microbiome homeostasis and in the emergence of commensal strain lineages with increased virulence were also addressed. Finally, we provide examples of how commensal bacteria might exploit the complement system in competitive or cooperative interactions within the complex microbial communities of oral biofilms. These issues highlight the need for studies investigating the effects of the complement system on bacterial behaviour and competitiveness during their complex interactions within oral and extra-oral host sites.
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- Renata O Mattos-Graner
- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Sao Paulo, Brazil
- School of Dentistry, Cruzeiro do Sul University (UNICSUL), Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Zhang T, Pang C, Xu M, Zhao Q, Hu Z, Jiang X, Guo M. The role of immune system in atherosclerosis: Molecular mechanisms, controversies, and future possibilities. Hum Immunol 2024; 85:110765. [PMID: 38369442 DOI: 10.1016/j.humimm.2024.110765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Numerous cardiovascular disorders have atherosclerosis as their pathological underpinning. Numerous studies have demonstrated that, with the aid of pattern recognition receptors, cytokines, and immunoglobulins, innate immunity, represented by monocytes/macrophages, and adaptive immunity, primarily T/B cells, play a critical role in controlling inflammation and abnormal lipid metabolism in atherosclerosis. Additionally, the finding of numerous complement components in atherosclerotic plaques suggests yet again how heavily the immune system controls atherosclerosis. Therefore, it is essential to have a thorough grasp of how the immune system contributes to atherosclerosis. The specific molecular mechanisms involved in the activation of immune cells and immune molecules in atherosclerosis, the controversy surrounding some immune cells in atherosclerosis, and the limitations of extrapolating from relevant animal models to humans were all carefully reviewed in this review from the three perspectives of innate immunity, adaptive immunity, and complement system. This could provide fresh possibilities for atherosclerosis research and treatment in the future.
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- Tianle Zhang
- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- School of Medical Technology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China.
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China.
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Zhu C, Li S. The peripheral corticotropin releasing factor family's role in vasculitis. Vascul Pharmacol 2024; 154:107275. [PMID: 38184094 DOI: 10.1016/j.vph.2023.107275] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Corticotropin releasing factor family peptides (CRF peptides) include 4 members, corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH), Urocortin (UCN1), UCN2 and UCN3. CRF peptides function via the two distinct receptors, CRF1 and CRF2. Among them, CRH/CRF1 has been recognized to influence immunity/inflammation peripherally. Both pro- and anti-inflammatory effects of CRH are reported. Likewise, UCNs, peripherally in cardiovascular system have been documented to have both potent protective and harmful effects, with UCN1 acting on both CRF1 & CRF2 and UCN2 & UCN3 on CRF2. We and others also observe protective and detrimental effects of CRF peptides/receptors on vasculature, with the latter of predominantly higher incidence, i.e., they play an important role in the development of vasculitis while in some cases they are found to counteract vascular inflammation. The pro-vasculitis effects of CRH & UCNs include increasing vascular endothelial permeability, interrupting endothelial adherens & tight junctions leading to hyperpermeability, stimulating immune/inflammatory cells to release inflammatory factors, and promoting angiogenesis by VEGF release while the anti-vasculitis effects may be just the opposite, depending on many factors such as different CRF receptor types, species and systemic conditions. Furthermore, CRF peptides' pro-vasculitis effects are found to be likely related to cPLA2 and S1P receptor signal pathway. This minireview will focus on summarizing the peripheral effects of CRF peptides on vasculature participating in the processes of vasculitis.
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- Chao Zhu
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanjing Medical University, Longmian Avenue, 101, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanjing Medical University, Longmian Avenue, 101, Nanjing, China.
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Luo X, Shi J, Wang R, Cao L, Gao Y, Wang J, Hong M, Sun X, Zhang Y. Near-Infrared Persistent Luminescence Nanoprobe for Early Detection of Atherosclerotic Plaque. ACS NANO 2024; 18:6500-6512. [PMID: 38348833 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c12136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Atherosclerosis (AS) is a crucial contributor to various cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which seriously threaten human life and health. Early and accurate recognition of AS plaques is essential for the prevention and treatment of CVD. Herein, we introduce an AS-targeting nanoprobe based on near-infrared (NIR) persistent luminescence nanoparticles (PLNPs), developing a highly sensitive NIR persistent luminescence (PersL) AS plaque imaging technique and successfully realizing early AS plaque detection. The nanoprobe exhibits good monodispersity and regular spherical morphology and also owns exceptional NIR PersL performance upon repetitive irradiation by biological window light. The surface-conjugated antibody (anti-osteopontin) endowed nanoprobe excellent targeting ability to foam cells within plaques. After intravenously injected nanoprobe into AS model mice, the highly sensitive PersL imaging technique can accurately detect AS plaques prior to ultrasonography (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Specifically, the NIR PersL imaging reveals AS plaques at the earliest within 2 weeks, with higher signal-to-background ratio (SBR) up to 5.72. Based on this technique, the nanoprobe has great potential for applications in the prevention and treatment of CVD, the study of AS pathogenesis, and the screening of anti-AS drugs.
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- Xiaofang Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, People's Republic of China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, People's Republic of China
- School of Rare Earths, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, People's Republic of China
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Science, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, People's Republic of China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, People's Republic of China
- School of Rare Earths, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, People's Republic of China
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Science, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, People's Republic of China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, People's Republic of China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Rare Earths, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, People's Republic of China
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Science, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Rare Earths, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, People's Republic of China
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Science, Ganzhou 341000, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, People's Republic of China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, People's Republic of China
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- Fujian Science and Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350108, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, People's Republic of China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, People's Republic of China
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Kazi S, Chong JJH, Chow CK. Inflammation: the next target for secondary prevention in coronary artery disease. Med J Aust 2024; 220:115-120. [PMID: 38246595 DOI: 10.5694/mja2.52209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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- Samia Kazi
- Westmead Applied Research Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW
- Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW
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- Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW
- University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW
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- Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW
- University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW
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Wu Q, Zhang W, Lu Y, Li H, Yang Y, Geng F, Liu J, Lin L, Pan Y, Li C. Association between periodontitis and inflammatory comorbidities: The common role of innate immune cells, underlying mechanisms and therapeutic targets. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 128:111558. [PMID: 38266446 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111558] [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: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Periodontitis, which is related to various systemic diseases, is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by periodontal dysbiosis of the microbiota. Multiple factors can influence the interaction of periodontitis and associated inflammatory disorders, among which host immunity is an important contributor to this interaction. Innate immunity can be activated aberrantly because of the systemic inflammation induced by periodontitis. This aberrant activation not only exacerbates periodontal tissue damage but also impairs systemic health, triggering or aggravating inflammatory comorbidities. Therefore, innate immunity is a potential therapeutic target for periodontitis and associated inflammatory comorbidities. This review delineates analogous aberrations of innate immune cells in periodontitis and comorbid conditions such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, obesity, and rheumatoid arthritis. The mechanisms behind these changes in innate immune cells are discussed, including trained immunity and clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), which can mediate the abnormal activation and myeloid-biased differentiation of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells. Besides, the expansion of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), which have immunosuppressive and osteolytic effects on peripheral tissues, also contributes to the interaction between periodontitis and its inflammatory comorbidities. The potential treatment targets for relieving the risk of both periodontitis and systemic conditions are also elucidated, such as the modulation of innate immunity cells and mediators, the regulation of trained immunity and CHIP, as well as the inhibition of MDSCs' expansion.
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- Qibing Wu
- Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Periodontology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China; Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China.
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Kleimann P, Irschfeld LM, Grandoch M, Flögel U, Temme S. Trained Innate Immunity in Animal Models of Cardiovascular Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2312. [PMID: 38396989 PMCID: PMC10889825 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25042312] [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: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Acquisition of immunological memory is an important evolutionary strategy that evolved to protect the host from repetitive challenges from infectious agents. It was believed for a long time that memory formation exclusively occurs in the adaptive part of the immune system with the formation of highly specific memory T cells and B cells. In the past 10-15 years, it has become clear that innate immune cells, such as monocytes, natural killer cells, or neutrophil granulocytes, also have the ability to generate some kind of memory. After the exposure of innate immune cells to certain stimuli, these cells develop an enhanced secondary response with increased cytokine secretion even after an encounter with an unrelated stimulus. This phenomenon has been termed trained innate immunity (TI) and is associated with epigenetic modifications (histone methylation, acetylation) and metabolic alterations (elevated glycolysis, lactate production). TI has been observed in tissue-resident or circulating immune cells but also in bone marrow progenitors. Risk-factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) which are associated with low-grade inflammation, such as hyperglycemia, obesity, or high salt, can also induce TI with a profound impact on the development and progression of CVDs. In this review, we briefly describe basic mechanisms of TI and summarize animal studies which specifically focus on TI in the context of CVDs.
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- Patricia Kleimann
- Institute of Molecular Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (P.K.); (U.F.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany;
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- Institute of Translational Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany;
- Cardiovascular Research Institute Düsseldorf (CARID), University Hospital, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (P.K.); (U.F.)
- Cardiovascular Research Institute Düsseldorf (CARID), University Hospital, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Düsseldorf (CARID), University Hospital, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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Ma Y, Wang Q, Du S, Luo J, Sun X, Jia B, Ge J, Dong J, Jiang S, Li Z. Multipathway Regulation for Targeted Atherosclerosis Therapy Using Anti-miR-33-Loaded DNA Origami. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 38321605 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c10213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Given the multifactorial pathogenesis of atherosclerosis (AS), a chronic inflammatory disease, combination therapy arises as a compelling approach to effectively address the complex interplay of pathogenic mechanisms for a more desired treatment outcome. Here, we present cRGD/ASOtDON, a nanoformulation based on a self-assembled DNA origami nanostructure for the targeted combination therapy of AS. cRGD/ASOtDON targets αvβ3 integrin receptors overexpressed on pro-inflammatory macrophages and activated endothelial cells in atherosclerotic lesions, alleviates the oxidative stress induced by extracellular and endogenous reactive oxygen species, facilitates the polarization of pro-inflammatory macrophages toward the anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype, and inhibits foam cell formation by promoting cholesterol efflux from macrophages by downregulating miR-33. The antiatherosclerotic efficacy and safety profile of cRGD/ASOtDON, as well as its mechanism of action, were validated in an AS mouse model. cRGD/ASOtDON treatment reversed AS progression and restored normal morphology and tissue homeostasis of the diseased artery. Compared to probucol, a clinical antiatherosclerotic drug with a similar mechanism of action, cRGD/ASOtDON enabled the desired therapeutic outcome at a notably lower dosage. This study demonstrates the benefits of targeted combination therapy in AS management and the potential of self-assembled DNA nanoformulations in addressing multifactorial inflammatory conditions.
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- Yuxuan Ma
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215004, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
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Wang J, Li Z, Yang G, Fang C, Yin Y, Zheng Z, Wang H, Fang S, Dai J, Wang S, Yang S, Yu B. Pseudo-targeted metabolic profile differences between emergency patients with type 1 and type 2 myocardial infarction diagnosed by optical coherence tomography. Clin Chim Acta 2024; 554:117745. [PMID: 38185283 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2023.117745] [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: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND It is difficult to distinguish type 2 myocardial infarction (T2MI) from type 1 myocardial infarction (T1MI), although their management varies. OBJECTIVES Using optical coherence tomography (OCT) and pseudo-targeted metabolomics to identify biomarkers, investigate metabolic differences, and establish a T2MI subclassification. METHODS Among 1519 patients with MI, 97 T2MI patients are identified who are 1:1 matched with 97 T1MI patients after considering age, gender, ST-segment elevation, time from onset to coronary angiography, and hs-cTnI on admission by propensity score matching. Plasma pseudo-targeted metabolomics at baseline was determined. RESULTS The clinical characteristics of the two groups were comparable, while the T1MI showed more severe coronary lesions than T2MI according to OCT imaging. 90 differential metabolites were identified between the two groups, among 1027 endogenous metabolites in 20 classes. N-Acetyl-L-Leucine, free fatty acid (15:1), Thymidine-5'-triphosphate, Mevalonic acid 5-pyrophosphate, and five oligopeptides were candidate biomarkers (AUC ≥ 0.85) distinguishing T2MI from T1MI. 12 KEGG pathways showed significant differences, mainly involving amino acid, nucleotide, and their derivatives metabolism, and signaling pathways such as mTOR, cGMP-PKG, and cAMP. Other differences were observed in TCA cycle (P = 0.08) and ROS (P = 0.05). Proteolysis and coronary heart disease risk lipid level were lower in T2MI. T2MI had a decrease of differential abundance score in almost all the KEGG enrichment pathways. Furthermore, T2MI can be subdivided into three subtypes by hierarchical cluster analysis of AUCs with causes/triggers of T2MI. CONCLUSIONS There are significant metabolic profile differences between T1MI and T2MI. Several candidate metabolic biomarkers can effectively distinguish the two groups. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials. gov NCT03297164.
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- Jifei Wang
- Department of Cardiology, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; The Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; The Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; The Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; The Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; The Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; The Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; The Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; The Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; The Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; The Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; The Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China; The Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Ministry of Education, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Wang G, Jiang G, Peng R, Wang Y, Li J, Sima Y, Xu S. Multi-omics integrative analysis revealed characteristic changes in blood cell immunity and amino acid metabolism in a silkworm model of hyperproteinemia. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:128809. [PMID: 38128801 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Hyperproteinemia is a serious metabolic disease of both humans and animals characterized by an abnormally high plasma protein concentration (HPPC). Although hyperproteinemia can cause an imbalance in blood cell homeostasis, the functional changes to blood cells remain unclear. Here, a HPPC silkworm model was used to assess changes to the chromatin accessibility and transcript levels of genes related to blood cell metabolism and immune function. The results showed that HPPC enhanced phagocytosis of blood cells, increased chromatin accessibility and transcript levels of genes involved in cell phagocytosis, proliferation, stress, and programmed death, while genes associated with aromatic amino acid metabolism, and antibacterial peptide synthesis were inhibited in blood cells. Further analysis of the chromatin accessibility of the promoter region found that the high chromatin accessibility of genes sensitive to HPPC, was related to histone modifications, including tri-methylation of lysine residue 4 of histone H3 and acetylation of lysine residue 27 of histone H3. Changes to the chromatin accessibility and transcript levels of genes related to immune function and amino acid metabolism in the blood cells of the HPPC silkworm model provided useful references for future studies of the mechanisms underlying epigenomic regulation mediated by hyperproteinemia.
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- Guang Wang
- School of Biology and Basic Medical Sciences, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China; Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology & Ecology (IABE), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Biology and Basic Medical Sciences, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China; Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology & Ecology (IABE), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Biology and Basic Medical Sciences, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China; Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology & Ecology (IABE), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Biology and Basic Medical Sciences, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China; Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology & Ecology (IABE), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Biology and Basic Medical Sciences, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China; Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology & Ecology (IABE), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Biology and Basic Medical Sciences, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China; Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology & Ecology (IABE), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Biology and Basic Medical Sciences, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China; Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology & Ecology (IABE), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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Li Y, Zhou M, Li H, Dai C, Yin L, Liu C, Li Y, Zhang E, Dong X, Ji H, Hu Q. Macrophage P2Y6 receptor deletion attenuates atherosclerosis by limiting foam cell formation through phospholipase Cβ/store-operated calcium entry/calreticulin/scavenger receptor A pathways. Eur Heart J 2024; 45:268-283. [PMID: 38036416 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehad796] [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: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Macrophage-derived foam cells play a causal role during the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. P2Y6 receptor (P2Y6R) highly expressed has been considered as a disease-causing factor in atherogenesis, but the detailed mechanism remains unknown. This study aims to explore P2Y6R in regulation of macrophage foaming, atherogenesis, and its downstream pathways. Furthermore, the present study sought to find a potent P2Y6R antagonist and investigate the feasibility of P2Y6R-targeting therapy for atherosclerosis. METHODS The P2Y6R expression was examined in human atherosclerotic plaques and mouse artery. Atherosclerosis animal models were established in whole-body P2Y6R or macrophage-specific P2Y6R knockout mice to evaluate the role of P2Y6R. RNA sequencing, DNA pull-down experiments, and proteomic approaches were performed to investigate the downstream mechanisms. High-throughput Glide docking pipeline from repurposing drug library was performed to find potent P2Y6R antagonists. RESULTS The P2Y6R deficiency alleviated atherogenesis characterized by decreasing plaque formation and lipid deposition of the aorta. Mechanically, deletion of macrophage P2Y6R significantly inhibited uptake of oxidized low-density lipoprotein through decreasing scavenger receptor A expression mediated by phospholipase Cβ/store-operated calcium entry pathways. More importantly, P2Y6R deficiency reduced the binding of scavenger receptor A to CALR, accompanied by dissociation of calreticulin and STIM1. Interestingly, thiamine pyrophosphate was found as a potent P2Y6R antagonist with excellent P2Y6R antagonistic activity and binding affinity, of which the pharmacodynamic effect and mechanism on atherosclerosis were verified. CONCLUSIONS Macrophage P2Y6R regulates phospholipase Cβ/store-operated calcium entry/calreticulin signalling pathway to increase scavenger receptor A protein level, thereby improving foam cell formation and atherosclerosis, indicating that the P2Y6R may be a potential therapeutic target for intervention of atherosclerotic diseases using P2Y6R antagonists including thiamine pyrophosphate.
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- Yehong Li
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Longmian Avenue 639, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Longmian Avenue 639, Nanjing 211198, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Experimental Teaching Center of Life Science, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Longmian Avenue 639, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Longmian Avenue 639, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Longmian Avenue 639, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Longmian Avenue 639, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Longmian Avenue 639, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Longmian Avenue 639, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Longmian Avenue 639, Nanjing 211198, China
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Lv JJ, Wang H, Zhang C, Zhang TJ, Wei HL, Liu ZK, Ma YH, Yang Z, He Q, Wang LJ, Duan LL, Chen ZN, Bian H. CD147 Sparks Atherosclerosis by Driving M1 Phenotype and Impairing Efferocytosis. Circ Res 2024; 134:165-185. [PMID: 38166463 DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.123.323223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Atherosclerosis is a globally prevalent chronic inflammatory disease with high morbidity and mortality. The development of atherosclerotic lesions is determined by macrophages. This study aimed to investigate the specific role of myeloid-derived CD147 (cluster of differentiation 147) in atherosclerosis and its translational significance. METHODS AND RESULTS We generated mice with a myeloid-specific knockout of CD147 and mice with restricted CD147 overexpression, both in an apoE-deficient (ApoE-/-) background. Here, the myeloid-specific deletion of CD147 ameliorated atherosclerosis and inflammation. Consistent with our in vivo data, macrophages isolated from myeloid-specific CD147 knockout mice exhibited a phenotype shift from proinflammatory to anti-inflammatory macrophage polarization in response to lipopolysaccharide/IFN (interferon)-γ. These macrophages demonstrated a weakened proinflammatory macrophage phenotype, characterized by reduced production of NO and reactive nitrogen species derived from iNOS (inducible NO synthase). Mechanistically, the TRAF6 (tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6)-IKK (inhibitor of κB kinase)-IRF5 (IFN regulatory factor 5) signaling pathway was essential for the effect of CD147 on proinflammatory responses. Consistent with the reduced size of the necrotic core, myeloid-specific CD147 deficiency diminished the susceptibility of iNOS-mediated late apoptosis, accompanied by enhanced efferocytotic capacity mediated by increased secretion of GAS6 (growth arrest-specific 6) in proinflammatory macrophages. These findings were consistent in a mouse model with myeloid-restricted overexpression of CD147. Furthermore, we developed a new atherosclerosis model in ApoE-/- mice with humanized CD147 transgenic expression and demonstrated that the administration of an anti-human CD147 antibody effectively suppressed atherosclerosis by targeting inflammation and efferocytosis. CONCLUSIONS Myeloid CD147 plays a crucial role in the growth of plaques by promoting inflammation in a TRAF6-IKK-IRF5-dependent manner and inhibiting efferocytosis by suppressing GAS6 during proinflammatory conditions. Consequently, the use of anti-human CD147 antibodies presents a complementary therapeutic approach to the existing lipid-lowering strategies for treating atherosclerotic diseases.
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- Jian-Jun Lv
- Department of Cell Biology, National Translational Science Center for Molecular Medicine (J.-J.L., H.W., C.Z., T.-J.Z., H.-L.W., Z.-K.L., Y.-H.M., Q.H., L.-J.W., Z.-N.C., H.B.), Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, National Translational Science Center for Molecular Medicine (J.-J.L., H.W., C.Z., T.-J.Z., H.-L.W., Z.-K.L., Y.-H.M., Q.H., L.-J.W., Z.-N.C., H.B.), Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, National Translational Science Center for Molecular Medicine (J.-J.L., H.W., C.Z., T.-J.Z., H.-L.W., Z.-K.L., Y.-H.M., Q.H., L.-J.W., Z.-N.C., H.B.), Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, National Translational Science Center for Molecular Medicine (J.-J.L., H.W., C.Z., T.-J.Z., H.-L.W., Z.-K.L., Y.-H.M., Q.H., L.-J.W., Z.-N.C., H.B.), Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, National Translational Science Center for Molecular Medicine (J.-J.L., H.W., C.Z., T.-J.Z., H.-L.W., Z.-K.L., Y.-H.M., Q.H., L.-J.W., Z.-N.C., H.B.), Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, National Translational Science Center for Molecular Medicine (J.-J.L., H.W., C.Z., T.-J.Z., H.-L.W., Z.-K.L., Y.-H.M., Q.H., L.-J.W., Z.-N.C., H.B.), Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, National Translational Science Center for Molecular Medicine (J.-J.L., H.W., C.Z., T.-J.Z., H.-L.W., Z.-K.L., Y.-H.M., Q.H., L.-J.W., Z.-N.C., H.B.), Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Xijing Hospital (Z.Y.), Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, National Translational Science Center for Molecular Medicine (J.-J.L., H.W., C.Z., T.-J.Z., H.-L.W., Z.-K.L., Y.-H.M., Q.H., L.-J.W., Z.-N.C., H.B.), Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, National Translational Science Center for Molecular Medicine (J.-J.L., H.W., C.Z., T.-J.Z., H.-L.W., Z.-K.L., Y.-H.M., Q.H., L.-J.W., Z.-N.C., H.B.), Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, and Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases (L.-L.D.), Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, National Translational Science Center for Molecular Medicine (J.-J.L., H.W., C.Z., T.-J.Z., H.-L.W., Z.-K.L., Y.-H.M., Q.H., L.-J.W., Z.-N.C., H.B.), Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, National Translational Science Center for Molecular Medicine (J.-J.L., H.W., C.Z., T.-J.Z., H.-L.W., Z.-K.L., Y.-H.M., Q.H., L.-J.W., Z.-N.C., H.B.), Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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Tanaka T, Sasaki N, Krisnanda A, Shinohara M, Amin HZ, Horibe S, Ito K, Iwaya M, Fukunaga A, Hirata K, Rikitake Y. Novel UV-B Phototherapy With a Light-Emitting Diode Device Prevents Atherosclerosis by Augmenting Regulatory T-Cell Responses in Mice. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e031639. [PMID: 38214259 PMCID: PMC10926836 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.031639] [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: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Ultraviolet B (UV-B) irradiation is an effective treatment for human cutaneous disorders and was shown to reduce experimental atherosclerosis by attenuating immunoinflammatory responses. The aim of this study was to clarify the effect of specific wavelengths of UV-B on atherosclerosis and the underlying mechanisms focusing on immunoinflammatory responses. METHODS AND RESULTS Based on light-emitting diode technology, we developed novel devices that can emit 282 nm UV-B, which we do not receive from natural sunlight, 301 nm UV-B, and clinically available 312 nm UV-B. We irradiated 6-week-old male atherosclerosis-prone Apoe-/- (apolipoprotein E-deficient) mice with specific wavelengths of UV-B and evaluated atherosclerosis and immunoinflammatory responses by performing histological analysis, flow cytometry, biochemical assays, and liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry-based lipidomics. Irradiation of 282 nm UV-B but not 301 or 312 nm UV-B significantly reduced the development of aortic root atherosclerotic plaques and plaque inflammation. This atheroprotection was associated with specifically augmented immune responses of anti-inflammatory CD4+ Foxp3 (forkhead box P3)+ regulatory T cells in lymphoid tissues, whereas responses of other immune cells were not substantially affected. Analysis of various lipid mediators revealed that 282 nm UV-B markedly increased the ratio of proresolving to proinflammatory lipid mediators in the skin. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated that 282 nm UV-B irradiation effectively reduces aortic inflammation and the development of atherosclerosis by systemically augmenting regulatory T-cell responses and modulating the balance between proresolving and proinflammatory lipid mediators in the skin. Our findings indicate that a novel 282 nm UV-B phototherapy could be an attractive approach to treat atherosclerosis.
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- Toru Tanaka
- Laboratory of Medical PharmaceuticsKobe Pharmaceutical UniversityKobeJapan
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- Laboratory of Medical PharmaceuticsKobe Pharmaceutical UniversityKobeJapan
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal MedicineKobe University Graduate School of MedicineKobeJapan
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- Laboratory of Medical PharmaceuticsKobe Pharmaceutical UniversityKobeJapan
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- Division of Molecular EpidemiologyKobe University Graduate School of MedicineKobeJapan
- The Integrated Center for Mass SpectrometryKobe University Graduate School of MedicineKobeJapan
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- Laboratory of Medical PharmaceuticsKobe Pharmaceutical UniversityKobeJapan
- Department of Cardiovascular MedicineNational Cerebral and Cardiovascular CenterOsakaJapan
- Faculty of MedicineUniversitas IndonesiaJakartaIndonesia
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- Laboratory of Medical PharmaceuticsKobe Pharmaceutical UniversityKobeJapan
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- Laboratory of Medical PharmaceuticsKobe Pharmaceutical UniversityKobeJapan
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringMeijo UniversityNagoyaJapan
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- Department of Dermatology, Division of Medicine for Function and Morphology of Sensory Organs, Faculty of MedicineOsaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, TakatsukiOsakaJapan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal MedicineKobe University Graduate School of MedicineKobeJapan
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- Laboratory of Medical PharmaceuticsKobe Pharmaceutical UniversityKobeJapan
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Wiche Salinas TR, Zhang Y, Gosselin A, Rosario NF, El-Far M, Filali-Mouhim A, Routy JP, Chartrand-Lefebvre C, Landay AL, Durand M, Tremblay CL, Ancuta P. Alterations in Th17 Cells and Non-Classical Monocytes as a Signature of Subclinical Coronary Artery Atherosclerosis during ART-Treated HIV-1 Infection. Cells 2024; 13:157. [PMID: 38247848 PMCID: PMC10813976 DOI: 10.3390/cells13020157] [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: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains an important comorbidity in people living with HIV-1 (PLWH) receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). Our previous studies performed in the Canadian HIV/Aging Cohort Study (CHACS) (>40 years-old; Framingham Risk Score (FRS) > 5%) revealed a 2-3-fold increase in non-calcified coronary artery atherosclerosis (CAA) plaque burden, measured by computed tomography angiography scan (CTAScan) as the total (TPV) and low attenuated plaque volume (LAPV), in ART-treated PLWH (HIV+) versus uninfected controls (HIV-). In an effort to identify novel correlates of subclinical CAA, markers of intestinal damage (sCD14, LBP, FABP2); cell trafficking/inflammation (CCL20, CX3CL1, MIF, CCL25); subsets of Th17-polarized and regulatory (Tregs) CD4+ T-cells, classical/intermediate/non-classical monocytes, and myeloid/plasmacytoid dendritic cells were studied in relationship with HIV and TPV/LAPV status. The TPV detection/values coincided with higher plasma sCD14, FABP2, CCL20, MIF, CX3CL1, and triglyceride levels; lower Th17/Treg ratios; and classical monocyte expansion. Among HIV+, TPV+ versus TPV- exhibited lower Th17 frequencies, reduced Th17/Treg ratios, higher frequencies of non-classical CCR9lowHLADRhigh monocytes, and increased plasma fibrinogen levels. Finally, Th17/Treg ratios and non-classical CCR9lowHLADRhigh monocyte frequencies remained associated with TPV/LAPV after adjusting for FRS and HIV/ART duration in a logistic regression model. These findings point to Th17 paucity and non-classical monocyte abundance as novel immunological correlates of subclinical CAA that may fuel the CVD risk in ART-treated PLWH.
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- Tomas Raul Wiche Salinas
- Département de Microbiologie, Infectiologie et Immunologie, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal (UdeM), Montreal, QC H2X 0A9, Canada; (T.R.W.S.); (Y.Z.); (C.L.T.)
- CRCHUM, Montreal, QC H2X 0A2, Canada; (A.G.); (N.F.R.); (M.E.-F.); (A.F.-M.); (C.C.-L.); (M.D.)
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- Département de Microbiologie, Infectiologie et Immunologie, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal (UdeM), Montreal, QC H2X 0A9, Canada; (T.R.W.S.); (Y.Z.); (C.L.T.)
- CRCHUM, Montreal, QC H2X 0A2, Canada; (A.G.); (N.F.R.); (M.E.-F.); (A.F.-M.); (C.C.-L.); (M.D.)
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- CRCHUM, Montreal, QC H2X 0A2, Canada; (A.G.); (N.F.R.); (M.E.-F.); (A.F.-M.); (C.C.-L.); (M.D.)
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- CRCHUM, Montreal, QC H2X 0A2, Canada; (A.G.); (N.F.R.); (M.E.-F.); (A.F.-M.); (C.C.-L.); (M.D.)
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- CRCHUM, Montreal, QC H2X 0A2, Canada; (A.G.); (N.F.R.); (M.E.-F.); (A.F.-M.); (C.C.-L.); (M.D.)
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- CRCHUM, Montreal, QC H2X 0A2, Canada; (A.G.); (N.F.R.); (M.E.-F.); (A.F.-M.); (C.C.-L.); (M.D.)
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- Chronic Viral Illness Service and Division of Hematology, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada;
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- CRCHUM, Montreal, QC H2X 0A2, Canada; (A.G.); (N.F.R.); (M.E.-F.); (A.F.-M.); (C.C.-L.); (M.D.)
- Département de Radiologie, Radio-Oncologie et Médecine Nucléaire, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal (UdeM), Montreal, QC H2X 0A9, Canada
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- CRCHUM, Montreal, QC H2X 0A2, Canada; (A.G.); (N.F.R.); (M.E.-F.); (A.F.-M.); (C.C.-L.); (M.D.)
- Département de Médecine, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal (UdeM), Montreal, QC H2X 0A9, Canada
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- Département de Microbiologie, Infectiologie et Immunologie, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal (UdeM), Montreal, QC H2X 0A9, Canada; (T.R.W.S.); (Y.Z.); (C.L.T.)
- CRCHUM, Montreal, QC H2X 0A2, Canada; (A.G.); (N.F.R.); (M.E.-F.); (A.F.-M.); (C.C.-L.); (M.D.)
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- Département de Microbiologie, Infectiologie et Immunologie, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal (UdeM), Montreal, QC H2X 0A9, Canada; (T.R.W.S.); (Y.Z.); (C.L.T.)
- CRCHUM, Montreal, QC H2X 0A2, Canada; (A.G.); (N.F.R.); (M.E.-F.); (A.F.-M.); (C.C.-L.); (M.D.)
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Zhang YJ, Huang C, Zu XG, Liu JM, Li YJ. Use of Machine Learning for the Identification and Validation of Immunogenic Cell Death Biomarkers and Immunophenotypes in Coronary Artery Disease. J Inflamm Res 2024; 17:223-249. [PMID: 38229693 PMCID: PMC10790656 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s439315] [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: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024] Open
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Objective Immunogenic cell death (ICD) is part of the immune system's response to coronary artery disease (CAD). In this study, we bioinformatically evaluated the diagnostic and therapeutic utility of immunogenic cell death-related genes (IRGs) and their relationship with immune infiltration features in CAD. Methods We acquired the CAD-related datasets GSE12288, GSE71226, and GSE120521 from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and the IRGs from the GeneCards database. After identifying the immune cell death-related differentially expressed genes (IRDEGs), we developed a risk model and detected immune subtypes in CAD. IRDEGs were identified using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) analysis. Using a nomogram, we confirmed that both the LASSO model and ICD signature genes had good diagnostic performance. Results There was a high degree of coincidence and immune representativeness between two CAD groups based on characteristic genes and hub genes. Hub genes were associated with the interaction of neuroactive ligands with receptors and cell adhesion receptors. The two groups differed in terms of adipogenesis, allograft rejection, and apoptosis, as well as the ICD signature and hub gene expression levels. The two CAD-ICD subtypes differed in terms of immune infiltration. Conclusion Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) correlated CAD with the expression of OAS3, ITGAV, and PIBF1. The ICD signature genes are candidate biomarkers and reference standards for immune grouping in CAD and can be beneficial in precise immune-targeted therapy.
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- Yan-jiao Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050011, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, People’s Republic of China
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Liu P, Tang W, Xiang K, Li G. Pterostilbene in the treatment of inflammatory and oncological diseases. Front Pharmacol 2024; 14:1323377. [PMID: 38259272 PMCID: PMC10800393 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1323377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Pterostilbene (PTS), a naturally occurring analog of resveratrol (RSV), has garnered significant attention due to its potential therapeutic effects in treating inflammatory and oncological diseases. This comprehensive review elucidates the pharmacological properties, mechanisms of action, and therapeutic potential of PTS. Various studies indicate that PTS exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antitumour properties, potentially making it a promising candidate for clinical applications. Its influence on regulatory pathways like NF-κB and PI3K/Akt underscores its diverse strategies in addressing diseases. Additionally, PTS showcases a favorable pharmacokinetic profile with better oral bioavailability compared to other stilbenoids, thus enhancing its therapeutic potential. Given these findings, there is an increased interest in incorporating PTS into treatment regimens for inflammatory and cancer-related conditions. However, more extensive clinical trials are imperative to establish its safety and efficacy in diverse patient populations.
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- Peijun Liu
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Enshi, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Enshi, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Enshi, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Enshi, China
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Song X, Fu Y, Li C, Jia Q, Ren M, Zhang X, Bie H, Zhou H, Gan X, He S, Wang Y, Zhang S, Pan R, Sun W, Zhou H, Ni Q, Song J, Zhang Q, Chen X, Jia E. Single-cell RNA sequencing atlas of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from subjects with coronary artery disease. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA. MOLECULAR CELL RESEARCH 2024; 1871:119593. [PMID: 37730128 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2023.119593] [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: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND The landscape of specific peripheral circulating immune cell subsets at the single-cell level in the occurrence and development of coronary artery disease (CAD) remains poorly understood. METHODS We conducted single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from subjects with CAD (n = 3), and controls (n = 3), as well as downstream analysis including cell- and gene-level approaches. This explored the characteristics of peripheral circulating immune cells between CADs and controls by means of Uniform manifold approximation and projection (UMAP), Monocle3 package, CellPhoneDB, and single-cell regulatory network inference and clustering (SCENIC). PBMCs were used as clinical samples for validating our findings by qRT-PCR. RESULTS We identified 33 cell clusters among 67,447 cells, including monocytes, T cells, B cells, NK cells, and platelets. The significant difference in the abundance of the 33 clusters of cell type between CADs group and controls group was not found. The JUN was shared in cluster 0, 11,13, and 24 from differential expression genes analysis and SCENIC analysis in monocyte clusters between CAD and controls. Besides, JUN was validated to be significantly upregulated in the CAD group (p = 0.018) and may act as a potential diagnostic biomarker and independent predictor of CAD. CONCLUSIONS Our study offered a detailed profiling of single-cell RNA sequencing of PBMCs from subjects with CADs and controls. These data provide a line of evidence that the JUN signaling pathway may be a potential diagnostic and therapeutic molecule target for CAD.
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- Xiaolong Song
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yancheng TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Yancheng 224000, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yancheng TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Yancheng 224000, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yancheng TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Yancheng 224000, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yancheng TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Yancheng 224000, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yancheng TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Yancheng 224000, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yancheng TCM Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Yancheng 224000, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Department of Geriatric, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Liang J, Qiao X, Qiu L, Xu H, Xiang H, Ding H, Chen Y. Engineering Versatile Nanomedicines for Ultrasonic Tumor Immunotherapy. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305392. [PMID: 38041509 PMCID: PMC10797440 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305392] [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: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Due to the specific advantages of ultrasound (US) in therapeutic disease treatments, the unique therapeutic US technology has emerged. In addition to featuring a low-invasive targeted cancer-cell killing effect, the therapeutic US technology has been demonstrated to modulate the tumor immune landscape, amplify the therapeutic effect of other antitumor therapies, and induce immunosensitization of tumors to immunotherapy, shedding new light on the cancer treatment. Tremendous advances in nanotechnology are also expected to bring unprecedented benefits to enhancing the antitumor efficiency and immunological effects of therapeutic US, as well as therapeutic US-derived bimodal and multimodal synergistic therapies. This comprehensive review summarizes the immunological effects induced by different therapeutic US technologies, including ultrasound-mediated micro-/nanobubble destruction (UTMD/UTND), sonodynamic therapy (SDT), and focused ultrasound (FUS), as well as the main underlying mechanisms involved. It is also discussed that the recent research progress of engineering intelligent nanoplatform in improving the antitumor efficiency of therapeutic US technologies. Finally, focusing on clinical translation, the key issues and challenges currently faced are summarized, and the prospects for promoting the clinical translation of these emerging nanomaterials and ultrasonic immunotherapy in the future are proposed.
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- Jing Liang
- Department of UltrasoundHuashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghai200040China
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- Department of UltrasoundHuashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghai200040China
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- Department of UltrasoundHuashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghai200040China
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- Department of UltrasoundHuashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghai200040China
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- Materdicine LabSchool of Life SciencesShanghai UniversityShanghai2000444China
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- Department of UltrasoundHuashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghai200040China
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- Materdicine LabSchool of Life SciencesShanghai UniversityShanghai2000444China
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Nasonov EL. [Autoimmunity in rheumatology: A review]. TERAPEVT ARKH 2023; 95:1056-1063. [PMID: 38158939 DOI: 10.26442/00403660.2023.12.202501] [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: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Autoimmunity and autoinflammation, co-potentiating pathological processes, are considered within the "immune-inflammatory" continuum (continuity with a variety of elements), reflecting the close relationship between the innate and acquired immune responses. Autoimmunity is the leading pathogenetic mechanism for a specific type of human chronic inflammatory disorders - autoimmune diseases, affecting more than 10% of people in the general population. Advances in molecular biology, pharmacogenetics, and bioinformatics provided the background for individualizing therapy for systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases within personalized medicine. Studying the immunopathogenesis mechanisms, improving diagnostics, interpreting the molecular taxonomy, and developing approaches to the prevention and personalized therapy of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases are the priority issues of modern medicine.
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- E L Nasonov
- Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology
- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
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Li J, Zeng H, Li L, Yang Q, He L, Dong M. Advanced Generation Therapeutics: Biomimetic Nanodelivery System for Tumor Immunotherapy. ACS NANO 2023; 17:24593-24618. [PMID: 38055350 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c10212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Tumor immunotherapy is a safe and effective strategy for precision medicine. However, immunotherapy for most cancer cases still ends in failure, with the root causes of the immunosuppressive and extraordinary heterogeneity of the solid tumors microenvironment. The emerging biomimetic nanodelivery system provides a promising tactic to improve the immunotherapy effect while reducing the adverse reactions on nontarget cells. Herein, we summarize the relationship between tumor occurrence and tumor immune microenvironment, mechanism of tumor immune escape, immunotherapy classification (including adoptive cellular therapy, cytokines, cancer vaccines, and immune checkpoint inhibitors) and recommend target cells for immunotherapy first, and then emphatically introduce the recent advances and applications of the latest biomimetic nanodelivery systems (e.g., immune cells, erythrocytes, tumor cells, platelets, bacteria) in tumor immunotherapy. Meanwhile, we separately summarize the application of tumor vaccines. Finally, the predictable challenges and perspectives in a forward exploration of biomimetic nanodelivery systems for tumor immunotherapy are also discussed.
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- Jie Li
- Center for Medicine Research and Translation, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Affiliated Fifth People's Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Chengdu 611135, Sichuan, China
- Cancer Prevention and Institute of Chengdu, Department of Oncology, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Affiliated Fifth People's Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pathology, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical Colloge, Affiliated Fifth People's Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, Sichuan, China
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- Center for Medicine Research and Translation, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Affiliated Fifth People's Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Chengdu 611135, Sichuan, China
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- Cancer Prevention and Institute of Chengdu, Department of Oncology, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Affiliated Fifth People's Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Chengdu 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Center for Medicine Research and Translation, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Affiliated Fifth People's Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Chengdu 611135, Sichuan, China
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