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Ray A, Stelloh C, Liu Y, Meyer A, Geurts AM, Cowley AW, Greene AS, Liang M, Rao S. Histone Modifications and Their Contributions to Hypertension. Hypertension 2024; 81:229-239. [PMID: 38031837 PMCID: PMC11229175 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.123.21755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
Abstract
Essential hypertension, a multifaceted disorder, is a worldwide health problem. A complex network of genetic, epigenetic, physiological, and environmental components regulates blood pressure (BP), and any dysregulation of this network may result in hypertension. Growing evidence suggests a role for epigenetic factors in BP regulation. Any alterations in the expression or functions of these epigenetic regulators may dysregulate various determinants of BP, thereby promoting the development of hypertension. Histone posttranslational modifications are critical epigenetic regulators that have been implicated in hypertension. Several studies have demonstrated a clear association between the increased expression of some histone-modifying enzymes, especially HDACs (histone deacetylases), and hypertension. In addition, treatment with HDAC inhibitors lowers BP in hypertensive animal models, providing an excellent opportunity to design new drugs to treat hypertension. In this review, we discuss the potential contribution of different histone modifications to the regulation of BP.
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Affiliation(s)
- Atrayee Ray
- Versiti Blood Research Institute, Milwaukee, WI (A.R., C.S., A.M., S.R.)
- Department of Physiology, Center of Systems Molecular Medicine (A.R., A.M.G., A.C.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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- Versiti Blood Research Institute, Milwaukee, WI (A.R., C.S., A.M., S.R.)
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- Department of Physiology, The University of Arizona, Tucson (Y.L., M.L.)
| | - Alison Meyer
- Versiti Blood Research Institute, Milwaukee, WI (A.R., C.S., A.M., S.R.)
| | - Aron M Geurts
- Department of Physiology, Center of Systems Molecular Medicine (A.R., A.M.G., A.C.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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- Department of Physiology, Center of Systems Molecular Medicine (A.R., A.M.G., A.C.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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- Department of Physiology, The University of Arizona, Tucson (Y.L., M.L.)
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- Versiti Blood Research Institute, Milwaukee, WI (A.R., C.S., A.M., S.R.)
- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology/Oncology/Transplantation (S.R.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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