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Kutumova E, Kiselev I, Sharipov R, Lifshits G, Kolpakov F. Mathematical modeling of antihypertensive therapy. Front Physiol 2022; 13:1070115. [PMID: 36589434 PMCID: PMC9795234 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.1070115] [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: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Hypertension is a multifactorial disease arising from complex pathophysiological pathways. Individual characteristics of patients result in different responses to various classes of antihypertensive medications. Therefore, evaluating the efficacy of therapy based on in silico predictions is an important task. This study is a continuation of research on the modular agent-based model of the cardiovascular and renal systems (presented in the previously published article). In the current work, we included in the model equations simulating the response to antihypertensive therapies with different mechanisms of action. For this, we used the pharmacodynamic effects of the angiotensin II receptor blocker losartan, the calcium channel blocker amlodipine, the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor enalapril, the direct renin inhibitor aliskiren, the thiazide diuretic hydrochlorothiazide, and the β-blocker bisoprolol. We fitted therapy parameters based on known clinical trials for all considered medications, and then tested the model's ability to show reasonable dynamics (expected by clinical observations) after treatment with individual drugs and their dual combinations in a group of virtual patients with hypertension. The extended model paves the way for the next step in personalized medicine that is adapting the model parameters to a real patient and predicting his response to antihypertensive therapy. The model is implemented in the BioUML software and is available at https://gitlab.sirius-web.org/virtual-patient/antihypertensive-treatment-modeling.
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- Elena Kutumova
- Department of Computational Biology, Sirius University of Science and Technology, Sochi, Russia,Laboratory of Bioinformatics, Federal Research Center for Information and Computational Technologies, Novosibirsk, Russia,Biosoft.Ru, Ltd., Novosibirsk, Russia,*Correspondence: Elena Kutumova,
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- Department of Computational Biology, Sirius University of Science and Technology, Sochi, Russia,Laboratory of Bioinformatics, Federal Research Center for Information and Computational Technologies, Novosibirsk, Russia,Biosoft.Ru, Ltd., Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Department of Computational Biology, Sirius University of Science and Technology, Sochi, Russia,Laboratory of Bioinformatics, Federal Research Center for Information and Computational Technologies, Novosibirsk, Russia,Biosoft.Ru, Ltd., Novosibirsk, Russia,Specialized Educational Scientific Center, Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Laboratory for Personalized Medicine, Center of New Medical Technologies, Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Department of Computational Biology, Sirius University of Science and Technology, Sochi, Russia,Laboratory of Bioinformatics, Federal Research Center for Information and Computational Technologies, Novosibirsk, Russia,Biosoft.Ru, Ltd., Novosibirsk, Russia
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Devaux CA, Camoin-Jau L. An update on angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 structure/functions, polymorphism, and duplicitous nature in the pathophysiology of coronavirus disease 2019: Implications for vascular and coagulation disease associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1042200. [PMID: 36519165 PMCID: PMC9742611 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1042200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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It has been known for many years that the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a cell surface enzyme involved in the regulation of blood pressure. More recently, it was proven that the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) interacts with ACE2 to enter susceptible human cells. This functional duality of ACE2 tends to explain why this molecule plays such an important role in the clinical manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). At the very start of the pandemic, a publication from our Institute (entitled "ACE2 receptor polymorphism: susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2, hypertension, multi-organ failure, and COVID-19 disease outcome"), was one of the first reviews linking COVID-19 to the duplicitous nature of ACE2. However, even given that COVID-19 pathophysiology may be driven by an imbalance in the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), we were still far from understanding the complexity of the mechanisms which are controlled by ACE2 in different cell types. To gain insight into the physiopathology of SARS-CoV-2 infection, it is essential to consider the polymorphism and expression levels of the ACE2 gene (including its alternative isoforms). Over the past 2 years, an impressive amount of new results have come to shed light on the role of ACE2 in the pathophysiology of COVID-19, requiring us to update our analysis. Genetic linkage studies have been reported that highlight a relationship between ACE2 genetic variants and the risk of developing hypertension. Currently, many research efforts are being undertaken to understand the links between ACE2 polymorphism and the severity of COVID-19. In this review, we update the state of knowledge on the polymorphism of ACE2 and its consequences on the susceptibility of individuals to SARS-CoV-2. We also discuss the link between the increase of angiotensin II levels among SARS-CoV-2-infected patients and the development of a cytokine storm associated microvascular injury and obstructive thrombo-inflammatory syndrome, which represent the primary causes of severe forms of COVID-19 and lethality. Finally, we summarize the therapeutic strategies aimed at preventing the severe forms of COVID-19 that target ACE2. Changing paradigms may help improve patients' therapy.
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- Christian A. Devaux
- Aix-Marseille Université, IRD, APHM, MEPHI, IHU–Méditerranée Infection, Marseille, France
- Center National de la Recherche Scientifique, Marseille, France
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- Aix-Marseille Université, IRD, APHM, MEPHI, IHU–Méditerranée Infection, Marseille, France
- Laboratoire d’Hématologie, Hôpital de La Timone, APHM, Boulevard Jean-Moulin, Marseille, France
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Loganathan L, Kuriakose BB, Mushfiq S, Muthusamy K. Mechanistic insights on nsSNPs on binding site of renin and cytochrome P450 proteins: A computational perceptual study for pharmacogenomics evaluation. J Cell Biochem 2021; 122:1460-1474. [PMID: 34161641 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.30069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Past several decades, therapeutic investigations lead to the discovery of numerous antihypertensive drugs. Although it has been proved for their potency, altered efficacy is common norms in several conditions due to genetic variations. Cytochrome P450 plays a crucial role in drug metabolism and responsible for the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of the drug molecules. Here, we report the deleterious point mutations in the genes associated with the altered response of antihypertensive drug molecules and their metabolizers. Missense variants were filtered as potential nonsynonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms among the available data for the target genes (REN, CYP2D6, CYP3A4). The key objective of the work is to identify the deleterious single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) responsible for the drug response and metabolism for the application of personalized medication. The molecular docking studies revealed that Aliskiren and other clinically approved drug molecules have a high binding affinity with both wild and mutant structures of renin, CYP2D6, and CYP3A4 proteins. The docking (Glide XP) score was observed to have in the range of -8.896 to -11.693 kcal/mol. The molecular dynamics simulation studies were employed to perceive the structural changes and conformational deviation through various analyses. Each studied SNPs was observed to have disparate scoring in the binding affinity to the specific drug molecules. As a prospective plan, we assume this study might be applied to identify the risky SNPs associated with hypertension from the patients to recommend the suitable drug for personalized hypertensive treatment. Further, extensive clinical pharmacogenomics studies are required to support the findings.
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Khamis Mushayt, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Khamis Mushayt, Saudi Arabia
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Liang X, Zhong H, Xiao L. The effect of community hypertension management on blood pressure control and its determinants in southwest China. Int Health 2020; 12:203-212. [PMID: 32176766 PMCID: PMC7320421 DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihaa002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2019] [Revised: 12/21/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of community healthcare in controlling blood pressure (BP) and mitigating related risk factors after 5 y of follow-up. METHODS Hierarchical clustering sampling was employed to choose a representative sample of 10 rural and 10 urban community populations (N=4235). The 5y prospective cohort study was completed by the medical group in the community clinical centre. RESULTS The study included 4235 patients, median age 69 y (range 61-76), with hypertension in 2009; 2533 (59.81%) were female. The rate of BP control increased from 28.33% in 2009 to 64.05% in 2014. The BP control rate was higher in patients with CVD and kidney disease and lower in those with obesity than in those without. Comparing 2009 and 2014 values, the intervention resulted in median systolic BP and diastolic BP reductions of 7.0 mmHg and 6.5 mmHg, respectively. Age, medication treatment, antihypertensive agents, BP at baseline and follow-up, complications of diabetes, CVD, obesity and kidney disease, the aspartate aminotransferase:aminotransferase ratio and smoking were identified as risk factors for BP control. CONCLUSIONS Community management of hypertension by general practitioners achieved significant BP control over 5 y of intervention.
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- Xiaohua Liang
- Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Key Laboratory of Pediatrics in Chongqing, Chongqing International Science and Technology Cooperation Center for Child Development and Disorders, Children’s Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, 136 2nd Zhongshan Avenue, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
- Corresponding author: Tel: +86 23 63638270; Fax: +86 23 63638270; E-mail: ,
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Key Laboratory of Pediatrics in Chongqing, Chongqing International Science and Technology Cooperation Center for Child Development and Disorders, Children’s Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, 136 2nd Zhongshan Avenue, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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Hu S, Xie H, Luo R, Feng P, Liu Q, Han M, Kong Y, Zou X, Wang W, Li C. Inhibition of IL-1β by Aliskiren Improved Renal AQP2 Expression and Urinary Concentration Defect in Ureteral Obstruction and Release. Front Physiol 2019; 10:1157. [PMID: 31572210 PMCID: PMC6753185 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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We previously demonstrated that ureteral obstruction is associated with a urinary concentrating defect and reduced expression of renal aquaporins (AQPs), in which the renin–angiotensin system (RAS) may play an important role. The aims of the present study were to examine whether the renin inhibitor aliskiren could prevent the reduction in AQP expression and improve the urinary concentrating capacity in mice with bilateral ureteral obstruction (BUO) and BUO release. BUO was performed for 24 h, and BUO release was performed for 1 (B-R1D) or 3 days (B-R3D) with or without aliskiren treatment. Aliskiren prevented polyuria and decreased urine osmolality induced by B-R3D. In mice with BUO and BUO release, aliskiren attenuated the reduction in AQP2 protein and mRNA expression in the obstructed kidneys. B-R3D increased the protein expression of NLRP3 inflammasome components ASC, caspase-1, and interleukin-1β in the obstructed kidneys, which was markedly prevented by aliskiren. Moreover, the NF-κB inhibitor Bay 11-7082 blocked NLRP3 inflammasome activation and attenuated the decrease in AQP2 protein expression in primary cultured rat inner medullary collecting duct cells treated with angiotensin II. These results indicate that the renin inhibitor aliskiren increases water channel AQP2 expression at least partially by suppressing NLRP3 inflammasome activation in the obstructed kidneys of mice with BUO and BUO release.
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- Shan Hu
- Institute of Hypertension, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Hypertension, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Hypertension, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Hypertension, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Hypertension, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Hypertension, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Hypertension, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Nephrology, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Institute of Hypertension, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Ergören MC, Söyler G, Sah H, Becer E. Investigation of potential genomic biomarkers for obesity and personalized medicine. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 122:493-498. [PMID: 30416093 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.10.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Revised: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Obesity, as a global health issue, is a complex metabolic syndrome and its association with many chronic diseases. The pathology of obesity results from an interaction of psychological, environmental and variety of genetic factors. Etiologic determinants and molecular pathophysiology of obesity have not yet understood clearly. Previously shown that genetic markers have a significant role in the development of obesity, although results are divergent with populations. Turkish Cypriots have a unique mixture of allele distributions as being a small-islander population. Therefore, the current study was aimed to evaluate the association between obesity and three putative obesity-related ADIPOQ, FTO and ACE gene markers, respectively. We investigated a possible association of ADIPOQ rs2241766 G>T, FTO rs9939609 A>T and ACE rs4340288 DIP variants among obese and non-obese Turkish Cypriot origin. Additionally, the correlation between these variants and biochemical and physical measurements were also evaluated to determine the possible biomarker for obesity in the population. Only FTO rs9939609 A>T polymorphism was associated with obesity and no association was observed with ADIPOQ rs2441666 G>T and ACE rs4340288 DIP. To conclude, FTO rs9939609 A allele found to have strong association with obesity in the population of Turkish Cypriots.
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- Mahmut Cerkez Ergören
- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus; Research Center of Experimental Health Sciences (DESAM), Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus; Molecular Medicine Programs, Health Sciences Institute, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Research Center of Experimental Health Sciences (DESAM), Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus
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Wang N, Li X, Zhang Q, Zhang H, Zhou L, Wu N, Jin M, Qiu C, Zhang K. Association of angiotensin-converting enzyme gene polymorphism with pulse pressure and its interaction with obesity status in Heilongjiang province. Clin Exp Hypertens 2018; 41:70-74. [DOI: 10.1080/10641963.2018.1445749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- Ningning Wang
- Institute of Polygenic Disease, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China
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- Institute of Polygenic Disease, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China
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- Institute of Polygenic Disease, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China
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- Institute of Polygenic Disease, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China
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- Institute of Polygenic Disease, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China
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- Institute of Polygenic Disease, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China
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- Institute of Polygenic Disease, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China
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- Institute of Polygenic Disease, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China
- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Polygenic Disease, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China
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