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Mao Z, Zheng P, Zhu X, Wang L, Zhang F, Liu H, Li H, Zhou L, Liu W. Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome and vascular lesions: An update on what we currently know. Sleep Med 2024; 119:296-311. [PMID: 38723575 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2024.05.010] [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: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
Abstract
Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is the most prevalent sleep and respiratory disorder. This syndrome can induce severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications, and intermittent hypoxia is a pivotal contributor to this damage. Vascular pathology is closely associated with the impairment of target organs, marking a focal point in current research. Vascular lesions are the fundamental pathophysiological basis of multiorgan ailments and indicate a shared pathogenic mechanism among common cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions, suggesting their importance as a public health concern. Increasing evidence shows a strong correlation between OSAHS and vascular lesions. Previous studies predominantly focused on the pathophysiological alterations in OSAHS itself, such as intermittent hypoxia and fragmented sleep, leading to vascular disruptions. This review aims to delve deeper into the vascular lesions affected by OSAHS by examining the microscopic pathophysiological mechanisms involved. Emphasis has been placed on examining how OSAHS induces vascular lesions through disruptions in the endothelial barrier, metabolic dysregulation, cellular phenotype alterations, neuroendocrine irregularities, programmed cell death, vascular inflammation, oxidative stress and epigenetic modifications. This review examines the epidemiology and associated risk factors for OSAHS and vascular diseases and subsequently describes the existing evidence on vascular lesions induced by OSAHS in the cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, retinal, renal and reproductive systems. A detailed account of the current research on the pathophysiological mechanisms mediating vascular lesions caused by OSAHS is provided, culminating in a discussion of research advancements in therapeutic modalities to mitigate OSAHS-related vascular lesions and the implications of these treatment strategies.
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- Zhenyu Mao
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, National Health Committee (NHC) Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, National Health Committee (NHC) Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, National Health Committee (NHC) Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, National Health Committee (NHC) Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, National Health Committee (NHC) Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, National Health Committee (NHC) Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China; Key Laboratory of Vascular Aging, Ministry of Education, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, National Health Committee (NHC) Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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- Department of Geriatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China; Key Laboratory of Vascular Aging, Ministry of Education, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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Wang Y, Li H, Huang J, Jiang M, Tian S, Liu S, Zhang L, Wu S, Kan H, Gao X. Short-Term PM 2.5 Exposure and DNA Methylation Changes of Circadian Rhythm Genes: Evidence from Two Experimental Studies. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:9991-10000. [PMID: 38814053 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c00108] [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: 05/31/2024]
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The circadian rhythm regulates many crucial physiological processes, impacting human aging and aging-related outcomes. Observational evidence links circadian rhythm disturbance to PM2.5 exposure, yet the underlying DNA methylation mechanisms remain unclear due to limited PM2.5-dominated experimental settings. Therefore, we investigated the associations between short-term PM2.5 exposure and DNA methylation changes of 1188 CpG candidates across circadian genes among 32 young adults in the FDU study, with the validation in 26 individuals from the PKU study. Further mediation analyses tested whether DNA methylation of circadian genes could mediate the influence of PM2.5 on aging measured by three epigenetic ages: DNAmGrimAge, DunedinPoAm, and the mortality risk score. We identified three CpG sites associated with personal PM2.5 exposure: cg01248361 (CSNK2A2), cg17728065 (RORA), and cg22513396 (PRKAG2). Acute effects of PM2.5 on the three loci could be mediated by several circulating biomarkers, including MDA and EGF, with up to ∼30% of mediated proportions. Three loci further showed varying potentials in mediating the aging acceleration effect of PM2.5. Locus cg17728065 is the key site exhibiting a robust mediating effect (7.54-12.52%) on PM2.5-induced aging acceleration. Our findings demonstrated that PM2.5, even short-term peaks, could leave imprints on human aging via inducing aberrant temporal fluctuation in circadian homeostasis captured by DNA methylation profiles.
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- Yuting Wang
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Public Health, Key Lab of Public Health Safety of the Ministry of Education and NHC Key Lab of Health Technology Assessment of the Ministry of Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University and Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing 100069, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an 710061, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases in Ministry of Health, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
- Key Laboratory for Disease Prevention and Control and Health Promotion of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- School of Public Health, Key Lab of Public Health Safety of the Ministry of Education and NHC Key Lab of Health Technology Assessment of the Ministry of Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- IRDR ICoE on Risk Interconnectivity and Governance on Weather/Climate Extremes Impact and Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
- National Center for Children's Health, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 201102, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Key Laboratory of Epidemiology of Major Diseases (Peking University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100871, China
- Peking University Institute of Environmental Medicine, Beijing 100191, China
- Center for Healthy Aging, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100083, China
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Zhang X, Zhou H, Liu H, Xu P. Role of Oxidative Stress in the Occurrence and Development of Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Mol Neurobiol 2023:10.1007/s12035-023-03899-3. [PMID: 38159196 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03899-3] [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: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) causes recurrent apnea and intermittent hypoxia at night, leading to several complications such as cognitive dysfunction. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying cognitive dysfunction in OSAS are unclear, and oxidative stress mediated by intermittent hypoxia is an important mechanism. In addition, the improvement of cognitive dysfunction in patients with OSAS varies by different treatment regimens; among them, continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP) is mostly recognized for improving cognitive dysfunction. In this review, we discuss the potential mechanisms of oxidative stress in OSAS, the common factors of affecting oxidative stress and the Links between oxidative stress and inflammation in OSAS, focusing on the potential links between oxidative stress and cognitive dysfunction in OSAS and the potential therapies for neurocognitive dysfunction in patients with OSAS mediated by oxidative stress. Therefore, further analysis on the relationship between oxidative stress and cognitive dysfunction in patients with OSAS will help to clarify the etiology and discover new treatment options, which will be of great significance for early clinical intervention.
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- XiaoPing Zhang
- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
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Bashir B, Adam S, Ho JH, Linn Z, Durrington PN, Soran H. Established and potential cardiovascular risk factors in metabolic syndrome: Effect of bariatric surgery. Curr Opin Lipidol 2023; 34:221-233. [PMID: 37560987 DOI: 10.1097/mol.0000000000000889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The aim of this review was to provide an overview of the role of novel biomarkers in metabolic syndrome, their association with cardiovascular risk and the impact of bariatric surgery on these biomarkers. RECENT FINDINGS Metabolic syndrome encompasses an intricate network of health problems, and its constituents extend beyond the components of its operational definition. Obesity-related dyslipidaemia not only leads to quantitative changes in lipoprotein concentration but also alteration in qualitative composition of various lipoprotein subfractions, including HDL particles, rendering them proatherogenic. This is compounded by the concurrent existence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which pave the common pathway to inflammation and oxidative stress culminating in heightened atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk. Bariatric surgery is an exceptional modality to reverse both conventional and less recognised aspects of metabolic syndrome. It reduces the burden of atherosclerosis by ameliorating the impact of obesity and its related complications (OSA, NAFLD) on quantitative and qualitative composition of lipoproteins, ultimately improving endothelial function and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. SUMMARY Several novel biomarkers, which are not traditionally considered as components of metabolic syndrome play a crucial role in determining ASCVD risk in metabolic syndrome. Due to their independent association with ASCVD, it is imperative that these are addressed. Bariatric surgery is a widely recognized intervention to improve the conventional risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome; however, it also serves as an effective treatment to optimize novel biomarkers.
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- Bilal Bashir
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester
- Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Peter Mount Building, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester
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- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester
- Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Peter Mount Building, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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Tang J, Zhang N, Chen S, Hu K, Li Y, Fang Y, Wu Z, Zhang Y, Xu L. Cadmium (Cd) and 2,2',4,4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47) co-exposure induces acute kidney injury through oxidative stress and RIPK3-dependent necroptosis. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2023; 38:2332-2343. [PMID: 37357614 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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Environmental pollution is complex, and co-exposure can accurately reflect the true environmental conditions that are important for assessment of human health. Cadmium (Cd) is a widespread toxicant that can cause acute kidney injury (AKI), while its combined effect with 2,2',4,4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47) is not fully understood. Thus, we used an in vivo model where C57BL/6J mice were treated with low dietary intake of Cd (5 mg/kg/day) and/or BDE-47 (1 mg/kg/day) for 28 days to examine AKI, and in vitro experiments to investigate the possible mechanism. Results showed that Cd or BDE-47 caused pathological kidney damage, accompanied by elevated urea nitrogen (BUN) and urinary creatinine, as well as increased interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and reduced IL-10 in kidney tissues. In vitro Cd or BDE-47 exposure decreased cell viability and induced cell swelling and blebbing of human embryonic kidney 293 (HEK-293) and renal tubular epithelial cell lines (HKCs), and changes in co-exposure was larger than that in Cd and BDE-47 treatment. Oxidative stress indicators of the reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were elevated, while the antioxidant superoxide dismutase (SOD) was decreased. Necrosis occurred with increased lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release and propidium iodide (PI) staining, which was attenuated by the ROS scavenger N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC). Furthermore, necroptotic genes of receptor-interacting protein kinase-3 (RIPK3), classical mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein-dependent (MLKL), IL-1β and TNF-α were up-regulated, whereas RIPK1 was down-regulated, which was attenuated by the RIPK3 inhibitor GSK872. These findings demonstrate that Cd or BDE-47 alone produces kidney toxicities, and co-exposure poses an additive effect, resulting in AKI via inducing oxidative stress and regulating RIPK3-dependent necroptosis, which offers a further mechanistic understanding for kidney damage, and the combined effect of environmental pollutants should be noticed.
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- Jie Tang
- Department of Pathology, Jiaxing key laboratory of infectious diseases and bacterial resistance research, Jiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Jiaxing key laboratory of infectious diseases and bacterial resistance research, Jiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Forensic and Pathology Laboratory, Institute of Forensic Science, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Forensic and Pathology Laboratory, Institute of Forensic Science, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Forensic and Pathology Laboratory, Institute of Forensic Science, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Forensic and Pathology Laboratory, Institute of Forensic Science, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Forensic and Pathology Laboratory, Institute of Forensic Science, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Jiaxing key laboratory of infectious diseases and bacterial resistance research, Jiaxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Forensic and Pathology Laboratory, Institute of Forensic Science, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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Wang M, Liao S, Zang X, Fu Z, Yin S, Wang T. Long-term hypoxia stress-induced oxidative stress, cell apoptosis, and immune response in the intestine of Pelteobagrus vachelli. FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2023; 49:585-597. [PMID: 37222964 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-023-01204-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Hypoxia is a common phenomenon in aquaculture. With the dissolved oxygen (DO) 3.75 ± 0.25 mg O2 /L for hypoxia group and 7.25 ± 0.25 mg O2 /L for control group for 30, 60, and 90 days, long-term hypoxia stress was used to investigate the oxidative stress, apoptosis, and immunity in the intestine of Pelteobagrus vachelli. According to the results of measurement of total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX), and catalase (CAT) activities and malondialdehyde (MDA) content, the oxidative stress ability of the intestine was activated at 30 days and impaired at 60 and 90 days. The upregulation of Bcl-2-associated x (Bax); downregulation of B cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2); increased activities of caspase-3, caspase-9, and Na+-K+-ATPase; decreased activities of succinate dehydrogenase (SDH); and the release of cytochrome c (Cyt-c) in mitochondria revealed that hypoxia induced the apoptosis. Moreover, heat shock protein 70 (HSP 70), heat shock protein 90 (HSP 90), immunoglobulin M (IgM), and C-lysozyme (C-LZM) were activated to inhibit apoptosis, but the immunoregulatory function might be damaged at 60 and 90 days. This study provides a theoretical foundation for understanding the mechanisms of hypoxia stress and aquaculture management of P. vachelli.
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- Min Wang
- College of Marine Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center for Aquatic Animals Breeding and Green Efficient Aquacultural Technology, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Marine Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center for Aquatic Animals Breeding and Green Efficient Aquacultural Technology, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Marine Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center for Aquatic Animals Breeding and Green Efficient Aquacultural Technology, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Marine Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center for Aquatic Animals Breeding and Green Efficient Aquacultural Technology, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Marine Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center for Aquatic Animals Breeding and Green Efficient Aquacultural Technology, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Co-Innovation Center for Marine Bio-Industry Technology of Jiangsu Province, Lianyungang, 222005, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Marine Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center for Aquatic Animals Breeding and Green Efficient Aquacultural Technology, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
- Co-Innovation Center for Marine Bio-Industry Technology of Jiangsu Province, Lianyungang, 222005, Jiangsu, China.
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Mastino P, Rosati D, de Soccio G, Romeo M, Pentangelo D, Venarubea S, Fiore M, Meliante PG, Petrella C, Barbato C, Minni A. Oxidative Stress in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: Putative Pathways to Hearing System Impairment. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1430. [PMID: 37507968 PMCID: PMC10376727 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12071430] [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: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION OSAS is a disease that affects 2% of men and 4% of women of middle age. It is a major health public problem because untreated OSAS could lead to cardiovascular, metabolic, and cerebrovascular complications. The more accepted theory relates to oxidative stress due to intermittent hypoxia, which leads, after an intense inflammatory response through multiple pathways, to endothelial damage. The objective of this study is to demonstrate a correlation between OSAS and hearing loss, the effect of the CPAP on hearing function, and if oxidative stress is also involved in the damaging of the hearing system. METHODS A review of the literature has been executed. Eight articles have been found, where seven were about the correlation between OSAS and the hearing system, and only one was about the CPAP effects. It is noted that two of the eight articles explored the theory of oxidative stress due to intermittent hypoxia. RESULTS All studies showed a significant correlation between OSAS and hearing function (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Untreated OSAS affects the hearing system at multiple levels. Oxidative stress due to intermittent hypoxia is the main pathogenetic mechanism of damage. CPAP has no effects (positive or negative) on hearing function. More studies are needed, with the evaluation of extended high frequencies, the execution of vocal audiometry in noisy environments, and the evaluation of potential biomarkers due to oxidative stress.
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- Pierluigi Mastino
- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ospedale San Camillo de Lellis, ASL Rieti-Sapienza University, Viale Kennedy, 02100 Rieti, Italy
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ospedale San Camillo de Lellis, ASL Rieti-Sapienza University, Viale Kennedy, 02100 Rieti, Italy
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ospedale San Camillo de Lellis, ASL Rieti-Sapienza University, Viale Kennedy, 02100 Rieti, Italy
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ospedale San Camillo de Lellis, ASL Rieti-Sapienza University, Viale Kennedy, 02100 Rieti, Italy
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ospedale San Camillo de Lellis, ASL Rieti-Sapienza University, Viale Kennedy, 02100 Rieti, Italy
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- Division of Clinical Pathology, Director of analysis Laboratory of De Lellis Hospital, Viale Kennedy, 02100 Rieti, Italy
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC), National Research Council (CNR), Department of Sense Organs DOS, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs DOS, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Roma, Italy
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC), National Research Council (CNR), Department of Sense Organs DOS, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Roma, Italy
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC), National Research Council (CNR), Department of Sense Organs DOS, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Roma, Italy
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ospedale San Camillo de Lellis, ASL Rieti-Sapienza University, Viale Kennedy, 02100 Rieti, Italy
- Department of Sense Organs DOS, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Roma, Italy
- Clinical Pathology Physician, Director of Analysis Laboratory of De Lellis Hospital, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ospedale San Camillo de Lellis, ASL Rieti-Sapienza University, Viale Kennedy, 02100 Rieti, Italy
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Alterki A, Abu-Farha M, Al Shawaf E, Al-Mulla F, Abubaker J. Investigating the Relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Inflammation and Cardio-Metabolic Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076807. [PMID: 37047780 PMCID: PMC10095553 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a prevalent underdiagnosed disorder whose incidence increases with age and weight. Uniquely characterised by frequent breathing interruptions during sleep-known as intermittent hypoxia (IH)-OSA disrupts the circadian rhythm. Patients with OSA have repeated episodes of hypoxia and reoxygenation, leading to systemic consequences. OSA consequences range from apparent symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness, neurocognitive deterioration and decreased quality of life to pathological complications characterised by elevated biomarkers linked to endocrine-metabolic and cardiovascular changes. OSA is a well-recognized risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Furthermore, OSA is linked to other conditions that worsen cardiovascular outcomes, such as obesity. The relationship between OSA and obesity is complex and reciprocal, involving interaction between biological and lifestyle factors. The pathogenesis of both OSA and obesity involve oxidative stress, inflammation and metabolic dysregulation. The current medical practice uses continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as the gold standard tool to manage OSA. It has been shown to improve symptoms and cardiac function, reduce cardiovascular risk and normalise biomarkers. Nonetheless, a full understanding of the factors involved in the deleterious effects of OSA and the best methods to eliminate their occurrence are still poorly understood. In this review, we present the factors and evidence linking OSA to increased risk of cardiovascular conditions.
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- Abdulmohsen Alterki
- Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Zain and Al Sabah Hospitals and Dasman Diabetes Institute, Dasman 15462, Kuwait
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Dasman 15462, Kuwait
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Dasman 15462, Kuwait
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- Department of Genetics and Bioinformatics, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Dasman 15462, Kuwait
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Dasman 15462, Kuwait
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Mochol J, Gawryś J, Szahidewicz-Krupska E, Wiśniewski J, Fortuna P, Rola P, Martynowicz H, Doroszko A. Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CPAP Treatment on the Bioavailability of Erythrocyte and Plasma Nitric Oxide. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:14719. [PMID: 36429438 PMCID: PMC9690918 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192214719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Endothelial dysfunction resulting from decreased nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability is an important mechanism that increases cardiovascular risk in subjects with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). NO is produced by nitric oxide synthase (NOS) in a reaction that converts L-arginine to L-citrulline. Asymmetric-dimethylarginine (ADMA) is created by L-arginine and is a naturally occurring competitive inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase (NOS). The aim of our study was to verify if erythrocytes could play a role in the storage and accumulation of ADMA in OSA patients. The crosstalk between erythrocyte-ADMA, SDMA, L-arginine, and L-citrulline levels and endothelial function was investigated in OSA subjects both at baseline and prospectively following 1-year CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 46 subjects with OSA were enrolled in this study and divided into two groups: those with moderate-to-severe OSA and those with mild or no OSA. A physical examination was followed by blood collection for the assessment of biochemical cardiovascular risk factors and the nitric oxide bioavailability parameters both in plasma and erythrocytes. Vasodilative endothelial function was assessed using Laser Doppler Flowmetry (LDF). RESULTS No significant changes regarding the NO pathway metabolites were noted apart from the plasma L-citrulline concentration, which was decreased in patients with OSA (26.9 ± 7.4 vs. 33.1 ± 9.4 μM, p < 0.05). The erythrocyte ADMA concentration was lower than in plasma irrespective of the presence of OSA (0.33 ± 0.12 vs. 0.45 ± 0.08 μM in OSA, p < 0.05 and 0.33 ± 0.1 vs. 0.45 ± 0.07 μM in the control, p < 0.05). No significant changes regarding the LDF were found. CPAP treatment did not change the levels of NO metabolites in the erythrocytes. CONCLUSIONS The erythrocyte pool of the NO metabolic pathway intermediates does not depend on OSA and its treatment, whereas the erythrocytes could constitute a high-volume buffer in their storage Hence, the results from this prospective study are a step forward in understanding the role of the erythrocyte compartment and the intra-erythrocyte pathways regulating NO bioavailability and paracrine endothelial function in the hypoxia-reoxygenation setting, such as obstructive sleep apnea.
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- Jakub Mochol
- Clinical Department of Internal and Occupational Diseases, Hypertension and Clinical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Internal and Occupational Diseases, Hypertension and Clinical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Internal and Occupational Diseases, Hypertension and Clinical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland
- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Internal and Occupational Diseases, Hypertension and Clinical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland
- Department of Cardiology, Provincial Specialized Hospital, 59-220 Legnica, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Internal and Occupational Diseases, Hypertension and Clinical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Internal and Occupational Diseases, Hypertension and Clinical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland
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Li J, Zou B, Cheng XY, Yang XH, Li J, Zhao CH, Ma RX, Tian JX, Yao Y. Therapeutic effects of total saikosaponins from Radix bupleuri against Alzheimer’s disease. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:940999. [PMID: 35935875 PMCID: PMC9351603 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.940999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss and cognitive dysfunction in the elderly, with amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposition and hyperphosphorylation of tau protein as the main pathological feature. Nuclear factor 2 (Nrf2) is a transcription factor that primarily exists in the cytosol of hippocampal neurons, and it is considered as an important regulator of autophagy, oxidative stress, and inflammation. Total saikosaponins (TS) is the main bioactive component of Radix bupleuri (Chaihu). In this study, it was found that TS could ameliorate cognitive dysfunction in APP/PS1 transgenic mice and reduce Aβ generation and senile plaque deposition via activating Nrf2 and downregulating the expression of β-secretase 1 (BACE1). In addition, TS can enhance autophagy by promoting the expression of Beclin-1 and LC3-II, increasing the degradation of p62 and NDP52 and the clearance of phosphorylated tau (p-tau), and reducing the expression of p-tau. It can also downregulate the expression of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) to inhibit the activation of glial cells and reduce the release of inflammatory factors. In vitro experiments using PC12 cells induced by Aβ, TS could significantly inhibit the aggregation of Aβ and reduce cytotoxicity. It was found that Nrf2 knock-out weakened the inhibitory effect of TS on BACE1 and NF-κB transcription in PC12 cells. Moreover, the inhibitory effect of TS on BACE1 transcription was achieved by promoting the binding of Nrf2 and the promoter of BACE1 ARE1. Results showed that TS downregulated the expression of BACE1 and NF-κB through Nrf2, thereby reducing the generation of Aβ and inhibiting neuroinflammation. Furthermore, TS can ameliorate synaptic loss and alleviate oxidative stress. In gut microbiota analysis, dysbiosis was demonstrated in APP/PS1 transgenic mice, indicating a potential link between gut microbiota and AD. Furthermore, TS treatment reverses the gut microbiota disorder in APP/PS1 mice, suggesting a therapeutic strategy by remodeling the gut microbe. Collectively, these data shows that TS may serve as a potential approach for AD treatment. Further investigation is needed to clarify the detailed mechanisms underlying TS regulating gut microbiota and oxidative stress.
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- Juan Li
- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- Ningxia Engineering and Technology Research Center for Modernization of Characteristic Chinese Medicine, and Key Laboratory of Ningxia Ethnomedicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Neurology and Clinical Research Center of Neurological Disease, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Yao Yao, ; Ji-Xiang Tian,
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
- *Correspondence: Yao Yao, ; Ji-Xiang Tian,
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Circulating Superoxide Dismutase Concentrations in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10111764. [PMID: 34829635 PMCID: PMC8614927 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10111764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is characterized by a pro-oxidant state that results from the recurrent hypoxia-reoxygenation cycles. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), a key antioxidant enzyme involved in the detoxification of superoxide radicals, could represent a reliable marker to monitor the antioxidant defences in OSA. In order to capture and critically appraise the available evidence, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies reporting SOD concentrations in OSA patients and non-OSA controls in the electronic databases Pubmed, Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar. In total, 13 studies in 847 OSA patients and 438 non-OSA controls were included in the meta-analysis. Blood SOD concentrations were significantly lower in OSA patients (SMD = 0.87, p < 0.001). By contrast, serum/plasma SOD concentrations were not significantly different between the two groups. Although extreme between-study heterogeneity was observed, the SMD was not substantially modified when individual studies were sequentially removed. In conclusion, we observed that whole blood, but not serum/plasma, SOD concentrations were significantly lower in OSA patients compared with controls. Our meta-analysis suggests an impaired antioxidant defence in OSA that is more robustly assessed in the corpuscular biological matrix and provides useful background information for further studies investigating the association between SOD changes and clinical status in OSA.
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