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Zou Y, Shi H, Liu N, Wang H, Song X, Liu B. Mechanistic insights into heat shock protein 27, a potential therapeutic target for cardiovascular diseases. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1195464. [PMID: 37252119 PMCID: PMC10219228 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1195464] [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: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Heat shock protein 27 (HSP27) is a small chaperone protein that is overexpressed in a variety of cellular stress states. It is involved in regulating proteostasis and protecting cells from multiple sources of stress injury by stabilizing protein conformation and promoting the refolding of misfolded proteins. Previous studies have confirmed that HSP27 is involved in the development of cardiovascular diseases and plays an important regulatory role in this process. Herein, we comprehensively and systematically summarize the involvement of HSP27 and its phosphorylated form in pathophysiological processes, including oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, and apoptosis, and further explore the potential mechanisms and possible roles of HSP27 in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Targeting HSP27 is a promising future strategy for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
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Arshad HM, Ahmad FUD, Lodhi AH. Methanolic Extract of Aerva javanica Leaves Prevents LPS-Induced Depressive Like Behavior in Experimental Mice. Drug Des Devel Ther 2022; 16:4179-4204. [PMID: 36514526 PMCID: PMC9741839 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s383054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Aim Depression is a chronic recurrent neuropsychiatric disorder associated with inflammation. This study explored the pharmacological activities of Aerva javanica leaves crude extract (Aj.Cr) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced depressive-like behavior in experimental mice. Methods Aj.Cr was evaluated for its phenolic and flavonoid contents, bioactive potential, amino acid profiling and enzyme inhibition assays using different analytical techniques followed by in-silico molecular docking was performed. In addition, three ligands identified in HPLC analysis and standard galantamine were docked to acetyl cholinesterase (AchE) enzyme to assess the ligand interaction along with their binding affinities. In in-vivo analysis, mice were given normal saline (10 mL/kg), imipramine (10 mg/kg) and Aj.Cr (100, 300, and 500 mg/kg) orally for 14-consecutive days. On the 14th day, respective treatment was given 30-minutes before intra-peritoneal administration of (0.83 mg/kg) LPS. Open field, forced swim and tail suspension tests were performed 24-hours after LPS injection, followed by a sucrose preference test 48-hours later. Serum corticosterone levels, as well as levels of nitric oxide (NO), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and catecholamines were determined in brain tissues. Results In-vitro results revealed that crude extract of Aj.Cr possesses anti-depressant agents with solid antioxidant potential. In-vivo analysis showed that LPS significantly increased depressive-like behavior followed by alteration in serum and tissue biomarkers as compared to normal control (p < 0.001). While imipramine and Aj.Cr (100, 300, and 500 mg/kg) treated groups significantly (p<0.05) improved the depressive-like behavior and biomarkers when compared to the LPS group. Conclusion The mitigation of LPS-induced depressive-like behavior by Aj.Cr may be linked to the modulation of oxidative stress, neuro-inflammation and catecholamines due to the presence of potent bioactive compounds exerting anti-depressant effects.
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- Hafiza Maida Arshad
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan,Correspondence: Fiaz-ud-Din Ahmad, Department of Pharmacology, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan Khawaja Fareed Campus, Railway Road, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan, Tel +92-320-8402376, Email
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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Cetin-Atalay R, Meliton AY, Sun KA, Glass ME, Woods PS, Peng YJ, Fang Y, Hamanaka RB, Prabhakar NR, Mutlu GM. Intermittent hypoxia inhibits epinephrine-induced transcriptional changes in human aortic endothelial cells. Sci Rep 2022; 12:17167. [PMID: 36229484 PMCID: PMC9561121 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-21614-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. While intermittent hypoxia (IH) and catecholamine release play an important role in this increased risk, the mechanisms are incompletely understood. We have recently reported that IH causes endothelial cell (EC) activation, an early phenomenon in the development of cardiovascular disease, via IH-induced catecholamine release. Here, we investigated the effects of IH and epinephrine on gene expression in human aortic ECs using RNA-sequencing. We found a significant overlap between IH and epinephrine-induced differentially expressed genes (DEGs) including enrichment in leukocyte migration, cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, cell adhesion and angiogenesis. Epinephrine caused higher number of DEGs compared to IH. Interestingly, IH when combined with epinephrine had an inhibitory effect on epinephrine-induced gene expression. Combination of IH and epinephrine induced MT1G (Metallothionein 1G), which has been shown to be highly expressed in ECs from parts of aorta (i.e., aortic arch) where atherosclerosis is more likely to occur. In conclusion, epinephrine has a greater effect than IH on EC gene expression in terms of number of genes and their expression level. IH inhibited the epinephrine-induced transcriptional response. Further investigation of the interaction between IH and epinephrine is needed to better understand how OSA causes cardiovascular disease.
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- Rengul Cetin-Atalay
- grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA ,grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC6026, Chicago, IL 60637 USA
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- grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA ,grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC6026, Chicago, IL 60637 USA
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- grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA ,grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC6026, Chicago, IL 60637 USA
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- grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA ,grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC6026, Chicago, IL 60637 USA
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- grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA ,grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC6026, Chicago, IL 60637 USA
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- grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA ,grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Section of Emergency Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA ,grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Institute for Integrative Physiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA
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- grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA ,grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC6026, Chicago, IL 60637 USA ,grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Institute for Integrative Physiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA
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- grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA ,grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC6026, Chicago, IL 60637 USA ,grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Institute for Integrative Physiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA
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- grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA ,grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Section of Emergency Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA ,grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Institute for Integrative Physiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA
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- grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA ,grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC6026, Chicago, IL 60637 USA ,grid.170205.10000 0004 1936 7822Institute for Integrative Physiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL USA
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Rybnikova EA, Nalivaeva NN, Zenko MY, Baranova KA. Intermittent Hypoxic Training as an Effective Tool for Increasing the Adaptive Potential, Endurance and Working Capacity of the Brain. Front Neurosci 2022; 16:941740. [PMID: 35801184 PMCID: PMC9254677 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.941740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This review is devoted to the phenomenon of intermittent hypoxic training and is aimed at drawing the attention of researchers to the necessity of studying the mechanisms mediating the positive, particularly neuroprotective, effects of hypoxic training at the molecular level. The review briefly describes the historical aspects of studying the beneficial effects of mild hypoxia, as well as the use of hypoxic training in medicine and sports. The physiological mechanisms of hypoxic adaptation, models of hypoxic training and their effectiveness are summarized, giving examples of their beneficial effects in various organs including the brain. The review emphasizes a high, far from being realized at present, potential of hypoxic training in preventive and clinical medicine especially in the area of neurodegeneration and age-related cognitive decline.
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- Elena A. Rybnikova
- Pavlov Institute Physiology of Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia
- *Correspondence: Elena A. Rybnikova,
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- Pavlov Institute Physiology of Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia
- I. M. Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry of Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Pavlov Institute Physiology of Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Pavlov Institute Physiology of Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Dipeptide Extract Modulates the Oxi-Antioxidant Response to Intense Physical Exercise. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14122402. [PMID: 35745133 PMCID: PMC9228507 DOI: 10.3390/nu14122402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Exposure to intense physical exercise increases reactive oxygen and nitrogen species production. The process can be modulated by dipeptide bioavailability with antioxidant scavenger properties. The effects of dipeptide intake in combination with physical exercise on the oxi-antioxidant response were examined in a randomized and placebo-controlled trial. Blood samples were collected from 20 males aged 21.2 ± 1.8 years before and after 14-day intake of chicken breast extract (4 g/day), which is a good source of bioactive dipeptides. A significant increase in the NO/H2O2 ratio was observed in the 1st and 30th minute after intense incremental exercise in dipeptides compared to the placebo group. Total antioxidant and thiol redox status were significantly higher in the dipeptide group both before and after exercise; η2 ≥ 0.64 showed a large effect of dipeptides on antioxidant and glutathione status. The level of 8-isoprostanes, markers of oxidative damage, did not change under the influence of dipeptides. By contrast, reduced C-reactive protein levels were found during the post-exercise period in the dipeptide group, which indicates the anti-inflammatory properties of dipeptides. High pre-exercise dipeptide intake enhances antioxidant status and thus reduces the oxi-inflammatory response to intense exercise. Therefore, the application of dipeptides seems to have favourable potential for modulating oxidative stress and inflammation in physically active individuals following a strenuous exercise schedule.
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Zembron-Lacny A, Dziubek W, Tylutka A, Wacka E, Morawin B, Bulinska K, Stefanska M, Wozniewski M, Szuba A. Assessment of Serum Neopterin as a Biomarker in Peripheral Artery Disease. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11101911. [PMID: 34679610 PMCID: PMC8534562 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11101911] [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: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Neopterin (NPT), a pyrazino-pyrimidine compound mainly produced by activated macrophages, has been regarded as a proinflammatory and proatherosclerotic agent. The study was designed to evaluate NPT level and its interaction with conventional peripheral artery disease (PAD) biomarkers and vascular regenerative potential in severe PAD. The study included 59 patients (females n = 17, males n = 42) aged 67.0 ± 8.2 years classified into two groups based on ankle-brachial index (ABI) measurements (ABI ≤ 0.9 n = 43, ABI ≤ 0.5 n = 16). A total of 60 subjects aged 70.4 ± 5.5 years (females n = 42, males n = 18) with ABI > 0.9 constituted a reference group. NPT concentration reached values above 10 nmol/L in patients with PAD, which differed significantly from reference group (8.15 ± 1.33 nmol/L). High levels of CRP > 5 mg/L, TC > 200 mg/dL as well as lipoproteins LDL > 100 mg/dL and non-HDL > 130 mg/dL were found in the same group, indicating the relationship between NPT and conventional atherogenic markers. The endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) tended toward lower values in patients with ABI ≤ 0.5 when compared to reference group, and inversely correlated with NPT. These findings indicate a crucial role of NPT in atheromatous process and its usefulness in monitoring PAD severity. However, the role of NPT in chronic PAD needs further studies including relatively high number of subjects.
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- Agnieszka Zembron-Lacny
- Department of Applied and Clinical Physiology, Collegium Medicum University of Zielona Gora, 65-417 Zielona Gora, Poland; (A.Z.-L.); (A.T.); (B.M.)
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- Faculty of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland; (W.D.); (K.B.); (M.S.); (M.W.)
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- Department of Applied and Clinical Physiology, Collegium Medicum University of Zielona Gora, 65-417 Zielona Gora, Poland; (A.Z.-L.); (A.T.); (B.M.)
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- Collegium Medicum, University of Zielona Gora, 65-417 Zielona Gora, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-534-100-354
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- Department of Applied and Clinical Physiology, Collegium Medicum University of Zielona Gora, 65-417 Zielona Gora, Poland; (A.Z.-L.); (A.T.); (B.M.)
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- Faculty of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland; (W.D.); (K.B.); (M.S.); (M.W.)
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- Faculty of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland; (W.D.); (K.B.); (M.S.); (M.W.)
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- Faculty of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland; (W.D.); (K.B.); (M.S.); (M.W.)
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- Department of Angiology, Hypertension and Diabetology Medical University Wroclaw, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland;
- WROVASC An Integrated Cardiovascular Centre, Specialist District Hospital in Wroclaw, Centre for Research and Development Wroclaw, 51-124 Wroclaw, Poland
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Płoszczyca K, Czuba M, Langfort J, Baranowski M. Exposure to Normobaric Hypoxia Combined with a Mixed Diet Contributes to Improvement in Lipid Profile in Trained Cyclists. Nutrients 2021; 13:3481. [PMID: 34684480 PMCID: PMC8538977 DOI: 10.3390/nu13103481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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This study aimed to analyze the effects of live high-train low method (LH-TL) and intermittent hypoxic training (IHT) with a controlled mixed diet on lipid profile in cyclists. Thirty trained male cyclists at a national level with at least six years of training experience participated in the study. The LH-TL group was exposed to hypoxia (FiO2 = 16.5%) for 11-12 h a day and trained under normoxia for 3 weeks. In the IHT group, participants followed the IHT routine three times a week under hypoxia (FiO2 = 16.5%) at lactate threshold intensity. The control group (N) lived and trained under normoxia. The results showed that the 3-week LH-TL method significantly improved all lipid profile variables. The LH-TL group showed a significant increase in HDL-C by 9.0% and a decrease in total cholesterol (TC) by 9.2%, LDL-C by 18.2%, and triglycerides (TG) by 27.6%. There were no significant changes in lipid profiles in the IHT and N groups. ∆TG and ∆TC were significantly higher in the LH-TL group compared to the N group. In conclusion, hypoxic conditions combined with a mixed diet can induce beneficial changes in lipid profile even in highly trained athletes. The effectiveness of the hypoxic stimulus is closely related to the hypoxic training method.
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- Kamila Płoszczyca
- Department of Kinesiology, Institute of Sport, 01-982 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Applied and Clinical Physiology, Collegium Medicum University of Zielona Gora, 65-417 Zielona Góra, Poland
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- Department of Sports Theory, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, 40-065 Katowice, Poland;
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- Department of Physiology, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland;
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