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Zhao W, Li B, Hao J, Sun R, He P, Lv H, He M, Shen J, Han Y. Therapeutic potential of natural products and underlying targets for the treatment of aortic aneurysm. Pharmacol Ther 2024; 259:108652. [PMID: 38657777 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2024.108652] [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: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Aortic aneurysm is a vascular disease characterized by irreversible vasodilatation that can lead to dissection and rupture of the aortic aneurysm, a life-threatening condition. Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) are two main types. The typical treatments for aortic aneurysms are open surgery and endovascular aortic repair, which are only indicated for more severe patients. Most patients with aneurysms have an insidious onset and slow progression, and there are no effective drugs to treat this stage. The inability of current animal models to perfectly simulate all the pathophysiological states of human aneurysms may be the key to this issue. Therefore, elucidating the molecular mechanisms of this disease, finding new therapeutic targets, and developing effective drugs to inhibit the development of aneurysms are the main issues of current research. Natural products have been applied for thousands of years to treat cardiovascular disease (CVD) in China and other Asian countries. In recent years, natural products have combined multi-omics, computational biology, and integrated pharmacology to accurately analyze drug components and targets. Therefore, the multi-component and multi-target complexity of natural products have made them a potentially ideal treatment for multifactorial diseases such as aortic aneurysms. Natural products have regained popularity worldwide. This review provides an overview of the known natural products for the treatment of TAA and AAA and searches for potential cardiovascular-targeted natural products that may treat TAA and AAA based on various cellular molecular mechanisms associated with aneurysm development.
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- Wenwen Zhao
- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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Yau J, Chukwu P, Jedlicka SS, Ramamurthi A. Assessing trans-endothelial transport of nanoparticles for delivery to abdominal aortic aneurysms. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024; 112:881-894. [PMID: 38192169 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37667] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are localized, rupture-prone expansions of the abdominal aorta wall. In this condition, structural extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins of the aorta wall, elastic fibers and collagen fibers, that impart elasticity and stiffness respectively, are slowly degraded by overexpressed matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) following an injury stimulus. We are seeking to deliver therapeutics to the AAA wall using polymer nanoparticles (NPs) that are capable of stimulating on-site matrix regeneration and repair. This study aimed to determine how NP shape and size impacts endocytosis and transmigration past the endothelial cell (EC) layer from circulation into the medial layer of the AAA wall. First, rod-shaped NPs were shown to be created based mechanical stretching of PLGA NPs while embedded in a PVA film with longer rod-shaped NPs created based of the degree in which the PVA films are stretched. Live/dead assay reveals that our PLGA NPs are safe and do not cause cell death. Immunofluorescence staining reveal cytokine activation causes endothelial dysfunction in ECs by increasing expression of inflammatory marker Integrin αVβ3 and decreasing expression of adhesion protein vascular endothelial (VE)-cadherin. We showed this disruption enable greater EC uptake and translocation of NPs. Fluorescence studies demonstrate high endothelial transmigration and endocytosis with rod-shaped NPs in cytokine activated ECs compared to healthy control cells, arguing for the benefits of using higher aspect ratio (AR) NPs for accumulation at the aneurysm site. We also demonstrated that the mechanisms of NP transmigration across an activated EC layer depend on NP AR. These results show the potential of using shape as a modality for enhancing permeation of NPs into the aneurysm wall. These studies are also significance to understanding the mechanisms that are likely engaged by NPs for penetrating the endothelial lining of aneurysmal wall segments.
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- Jimmy Yau
- Department of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
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Jia Y, Li Y, Yu J, Jiang W, Liu Y, Zeng R, Wan Z, Liao X, Li D, Zhao Q. Association between metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2024; 34:953-962. [PMID: 38161123 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2023.11.004] [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: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is the second most common aortic pathological manifestation. Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has a wide impact on the cardiovascular system and may be a risk factor for AAA. The aim of this study was to investigate whether MAFLD is associated with the risk of AAA. METHODS AND RESULTS We used data from the prospective UK Biobank cohort study. MAFLD is defined as hepatic steatosis plus metabolic abnormality, type 2 diabetes, or overweight/obesity. AAA is collected by ICD-10 code. Cox regression was established to analyze the association between MAFLD and AAA. A total of 370203 participants were included; the average age of the participants was 56.7 ± 8.0 years, and 134649 (36.4 %) were diagnosed with MAFLD. During the 12.5 years of follow-up, 1561 (0.4 %) participants developed AAA. After fully adjusting for confounding factors, individuals with MAFLD had a significantly increased risk of AAA (HR 1.521, 95 % CI 1.351-1.712, p < 0.001). Importantly, the risk of AAA increases with the severity of MAFLD as assessed by fibrosis scores. These associations were consistent according to sex, weight, and alcohol consumption but weaker in elderly or diabetics (P for interaction <0.05). The association between the MAFLD phenotype and AAA was independent of the polygenic risk score. Additionally, MAFLD was not associated with thoracic aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection events. CONCLUSIONS There was a significant relationship between MAFLD and AAA. These findings strongly recommend early prevention of AAA by intervening in MAFLD.
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- Yu Jia
- General Practice Ward/International Medical Center Ward, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Disaster Medical Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- General Practice Ward/International Medical Center Ward, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Disaster Medical Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Disaster Medical Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- General Practice Ward/International Medical Center Ward, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Disaster Medical Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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- General Practice Ward/International Medical Center Ward, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Sheng C, Zeng Q, Huang W, Liao M, Yang P. Identification of abdominal aortic aneurysm subtypes based on mechanosensitive genes. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0296729. [PMID: 38335213 PMCID: PMC10857568 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) is a fatal event in the elderly. Elevated blood pressure and weakening of vessel wall strength are major risk factors for this devastating event. This present study examined whether the expression profile of mechanosensitive genes correlates with the phenotype and outcome, thus, serving as a biomarker for AAA development. METHODS In this study, we identified mechanosensitive genes involved in AAA development using general bioinformatics methods and machine learning with six human datasets publicly available from the GEO database. Differentially expressed mechanosensitive genes (DEMGs) in AAAs were identified by differential expression analysis. Molecular biological functions of genes were explored using functional clustering, Protein-protein interaction (PPI), and weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA). According to the datasets (GSE98278, GSE205071 and GSE165470), the changes of diameter and aortic wall strength of AAA induced by DEMGs were verified by consensus clustering analysis, machine learning models, and statistical analysis. In addition, a model for identifying AAA subtypes was built using machine learning methods. RESULTS 38 DEMGs clustered in pathways regulating 'Smooth muscle cell biology' and 'Cell or Tissue connectivity'. By analyzing the GSE205071 and GSE165470 datasets, DEMGs were found to respond to differences in aneurysm diameter and vessel wall strength. Thus, in the merged datasets, we formally created subgroups of AAAs and found differences in immune characteristics between the subgroups. Finally, a model that accurately predicts the AAA subtype that is more likely to rupture was successfully developed. CONCLUSION We identified 38 DEMGs that may be involved in AAA. This gene cluster is involved in regulating the maximum vessel diameter, degree of immunoinflammatory infiltration, and strength of the local vessel wall in AAA. The prognostic model we developed can accurately identify the AAA subtypes that tend to rupture.
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- Chang Sheng
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Nanobiological Technology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Nanobiological Technology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Gadanec LK, McSweeney KR, Kubatka P, Caprnda M, Gaspar L, Prosecky R, Dragasek J, Kruzliak P, Apostolopoulos V, Zulli A. Angiotensin II constricts mouse iliac arteries: possible mechanism for aortic aneurysms. Mol Cell Biochem 2024; 479:233-242. [PMID: 37027096 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-023-04724-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) result from maladaptive remodeling of the vascular wall and reduces structural integrity. Angiotensin II (AngII) infusion has become a standard laboratory model for studying AAA initiation and progression. We determined the different vasoactive responses of various mouse arteries to Ang II. Ex vivo isometric tension analysis was conducted on 18-week-old male C57BL/6 mice (n = 4) brachiocephalic arteries (BC), iliac arteries (IL), and abdominal (AA) and thoracic aorta (TA). Arterial rings were mounted between organ hooks, gently stretched and an AngII dose response was performed. Rings were placed in 4% paraformaldehyde for immunohistochemistry analysis to quantify peptide expression of angiotensin type 1 (AT1R) and 2 receptors (AT2R) in the endothelium, media, and adventitia. Results from this study demonstrated vasoconstriction responses in IL were significantly higher at all AngII doses when compared to BC, and TA and AA responses (maximum constriction-IL: 68.64 ± 5.47% vs. BC: 1.96 ± 1.00%; TA: 3.13 ± 0.16% and AA: 2.75 ± 1.77%, p < 0.0001). Expression of AT1R was highest in the endothelium of IL (p < 0.05) and in the media and (p < 0.05) adventitia (p < 0.05) of AA. In contrast, AT2R expression was highest in endothelium (p < 0.05), media (p < 0.01, p < 0.05) and adventitia of TA. These results suggest that mouse arteries display different vasoactive responses to AngII, and the exaggerated response in IL arteries may play a role during AAA development.
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- Laura Kate Gadanec
- Institute of Health and Sport, Victoria University, Werribee Camous, Melbourne, VIC, 3030, Australia.
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- Institute of Health and Sport, Victoria University, Werribee Camous, Melbourne, VIC, 3030, Australia
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- Department of Medical Biology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- 1st Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University and University Hospital, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Trnava, Slovakia
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University and St. Anne'S University Hospital, Brno, Czech Republic
- International Clinical Research Centre, St. Anne's University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and University Hospital, Kosice, Slovakia
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- 2nd Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University and St. Anne's University Hospital, Brno, Czech Republic.
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- Institute of Health and Sport, Victoria University, Werribee Camous, Melbourne, VIC, 3030, Australia
- Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS), Sunshine Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, 3021, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Sport, Victoria University, Werribee Camous, Melbourne, VIC, 3030, Australia.
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Braß SM, Mazrekaj A, Mulorz J, Ibing W, Krott KJ, Takeuchi K, Cappallo M, Liu HH, Elvers M, Schelzig H, Wagenhäuser MU. Nicotine Potentially Alters Endothelial Inflammation and Cell Adhesion via LGALS9. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2023; 11:6. [PMID: 38248876 PMCID: PMC10816207 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd11010006] [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: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The endothelial cell layer is essential for the maintenance of various blood vessel functions. Major risk factors for endothelial dysfunction that contribute to aortic pathologies such as abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and aortic dissection (AD) include smoking tobacco cigarettes and hypertension. This study explores the effects of nicotine (Nic) and angiotensin II (Ang II) on human aortic endothelial cells (HAoECs) at a transcriptional level. METHODS HAoECs were exposed to 100 nM Nic and/or 100 nM Ang II. RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) was performed to identify regulated genes following exposure. Results were validated applying RT-qPCR. GeneMANIA was used to perform in silico analysis aiming to identify potential downstream interacting genes in inflammatory, cell-adhesion, endothelial cell proliferation, and coagulation pathways. RESULTS RNA-Seq identified LGALS9 (Galectin-9) as being potentially regulated following Nic exposure, while subsequent RT-qPCR experiments confirmed the transcriptional regulation (p < 0.05). Subsequent in silico analysis identified potential candidate genes for interacting with LGALS9 in different gene sets. Of the top 100 genes potentially interacting with LGALS9, 18 were inflammatory response genes, 28 were involved in cell adhesion, 2 in cell proliferation, and 6 in coagulation. CONCLUSION Nic exposure of HAoECs causes a significant increase in LGALS9 at a transcriptional level. LGALS9 itself may serve as key regulator for essential endothelial cell processes via interfering with various signaling pathways and may thus represent a potentially novel target in the pathogenesis of aortic pathologies.
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- Sönke Maximilian Braß
- Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
- Clinic for Cardiac Surgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
- CURE 3D Lab, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
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Yong J, Wang R, Song F, Wang T. The protective effects of pirfenidone in preventing abdominal aortic aneurysm formation. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2023; 37:e23514. [PMID: 37691532 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.23514] [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: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-mediated angiogenesis participates in the initiation and progression of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Pirfenidone is a compound that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and suppresses angiogenesis. Pirfenidone targets the extracellular matrix (ECM) and has therapeutic effects on fibrotic diseases. Therefore, we speculated that pirfenidone might have meaningful therapeutic effects in AAA, and the current study was designed to investigate this capacity. An AAA model was constructed in mice using a long-term injection of angiotensin II (Ang II), followed by a 28-day administration of 200 mg/kg/day pirfenidone. Increased maximal external diameter of the abdominal artery, promoted levels of VEGF-A and its receptor VEGF-R2, upregulated matrix metallopeptidases (MMP)-2 and MMP-9, and elevated release of pro-inflammatory cytokines were observed in AAA mice, which were extremely repressed by 200 mg/kg pirfenidone. Human aortic endothelial cells (HAECs) were stimulated with Ang II for 1 day, in the presence or absence of pirfenidone (100 nM). Elevated expression of VEGF-A and VEGF-R2, facilitated proliferation, increased tube formation ability, and upregulated MMP-2 and MMP-9 were observed in Ang II-stimulated HAECs, all of which were significantly rescued by 100 nM pirfenidone. Finally, the elevated levels of myeloid differentiation primary response 88 and phosphorylated nuclear factor-kappa-B subunit p65 observed in Ang II-stimulated HAECs were repressed by pirfenidone. Collectively, pirfenidone alleviated AAA by inhibiting ECM degradation and ameliorating endothelial dysfunction.
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- Jun Yong
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Medical Records Room, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, Shandong, China
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Wang Y, Wang M, Wang Y. Irisin: A Potentially Fresh Insight into the Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Vascular Aging. Aging Dis 2023:AD.2023.1112. [PMID: 38029393 DOI: 10.14336/ad.2023.1112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Aging is a natural process that affects all living organisms, including humans. Aging is a complex process that involves the gradual deterioration of various biological processes and systems, including the cardiovascular system. Vascular aging refers to age-related changes in blood vessels. These changes can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, and stroke. Recently, an exercise-induced muscle factor, irisin, was found to directly improve metabolism and regulate the balance of glucolipid metabolism, thereby counteracting obesity and insulin resistance. Based on a growing body of evidence, irisin modulates vascular aging. Adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) serves as a pivotal cellular energy sensor and metabolic modulator, acting as a central signaling cascade to coordinate various cellular processes necessary for maintaining vascular homeostasis. The vascular regulatory effects of irisin are closely intertwined with its interaction with the AMPK pathway. In conclusion, understanding the molecular processes used by irisin to regulate changes in vascular diseases caused by aging may inspire the development of techniques that promote healthy vascular aging. This review sought to describe the impact of irisin on the molecular mechanisms of vascular aging, including inflammation, oxidative stress, and epigenetics, from the perspective of endothelial cell function and vascular macroregulation, and summarize the multiple signaling pathways used by irisin to regulate vascular aging.
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- Yinghui Wang
- Department of Geriatrics, Jilin Geriatrics Clinical Research Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Jilin Geriatrics Clinical Research Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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Hasan M, Al-Thani H, El-Menyar A, Zeidan A, Al-Thani A, Yalcin HC. Disturbed hemodynamics and oxidative stress interaction in endothelial dysfunction and AAA progression: Focus on Nrf2 pathway. Int J Cardiol 2023; 389:131238. [PMID: 37536420 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2023.131238] [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: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Hemodynamic shear stress is one of the major factors that are involved in the pathogenesis of many cardiovascular diseases including atherosclerosis and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), through its modulatory effect on the endothelial cell's redox homeostasis and mechanosensitive gene expression. Among important mechanisms, oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress activation, and the subsequent endothelial dysfunction are attributed to disturbed blood flow and low shear stress in the vascular curvature and bifurcations which are considered atheroprone regions and aneurysm occurrence spots. Many pathways were shown to be involved in AAA progression. Of particular interest from recent findings is, the (Nrf2)/Keap-1 pathway, where Nrf2 is a transcription factor that has antioxidant properties and is strongly associated with several CVDs, yet, the exact mechanism by which Nrf2 alleviates CVDs still to be elucidated. Nrf2 expression is closely affected by shear stress and was shown to participate in AAA. In the current review paper, we discussed the link between disturbed hemodynamics and its effect on Nrf2 as a mechanosensitive gene and its role in the development of endothelial dysfunction which is linked to the progression of AAA.
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- Maram Hasan
- Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Surgery, Trauma and Vascular Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, P.O. Box 3050, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Surgery, Trauma and Vascular Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, P.O. Box 3050, Doha, Qatar; Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Basic Sciences, College of Medicine, QU health, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar; Department of Biomedical Science, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar.
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Zhao Y, Shen QR, Chen YX, Shi Y, Wu WB, Li Q, Li DJ, Shen FM, Fu H. Colchicine protects against the development of experimental abdominal aortic aneurysm. Clin Sci (Lond) 2023; 137:1533-1545. [PMID: 37748024 PMCID: PMC10550771 DOI: 10.1042/cs20230499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is characterized by at least 1.5-fold enlargement of the infrarenal aorta, a ruptured AAA is life-threatening. Colchicine is a medicine used to treat gout and familial Mediterranean fever, and recently, it was approved to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in adult patients with established atherosclerotic disease. With an AAA mice model created by treatment with porcine pancreatic elastase (PPE) and β-aminopropionitrile (BAPN), this work was designed to explore whether colchicine could protect against the development of AAA. Here, we showed that colchicine could limit AAA formation, as evidenced by the decreased total aortic weight per body weight, AAA incidence, maximal abdominal aortic diameter and collagen deposition. We also found that colchicine could prevent the phenotypic switching of vascular smooth muscle cells from a contractile to synthetic state during AAA. In addition, it was demonstrated that colchicine was able to reduce vascular inflammation, oxidative stress, cell pyroptosis and immune cells infiltration to the aortic wall in the AAA mice model. Finally, it was proved that the protective action of colchicine against AAA formation was mainly mediated by preventing immune cells infiltration to the aortic wall. In summary, our findings demonstrated that colchicine could protect against the development of experimental AAA, providing a potential therapeutic strategy for AAA intervention in the clinic.
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- Yi Zhao
- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University/ Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Stougiannou TM, Christodoulou KC, Georgakarakos E, Mikroulis D, Karangelis D. Promising Novel Therapies in the Treatment of Aortic and Visceral Aneurysms. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5878. [PMID: 37762818 PMCID: PMC10531975 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12185878] [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: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Aortic and visceral aneurysms affect large arterial vessels, including the thoracic and abdominal aorta, as well as visceral arterial branches, such as the splenic, hepatic, and mesenteric arteries, respectively. Although these clinical entities have not been equally researched, it seems that they might share certain common pathophysiological changes and molecular mechanisms. The yet limited published data, with regard to newly designed, novel therapies, could serve as a nidus for the evaluation and potential implementation of such treatments in large artery aneurysms. In both animal models and clinical trials, various novel treatments have been employed in an attempt to not only reduce the complications of the already implemented modalities, through manufacturing of more durable materials, but also to regenerate or replace affected tissues themselves. Cellular populations like stem and differentiated vascular cell types, large diameter tissue-engineered vascular grafts (TEVGs), and various molecules and biological factors that might target aspects of the pathophysiological process, including cell-adhesion stabilizers, metalloproteinase inhibitors, and miRNAs, could potentially contribute significantly to the treatment of these types of aneurysms. In this narrative review, we sought to collect and present relevant evidence in the literature, in an effort to unveil promising biological therapies, possibly applicable to the treatment of aortic aneurysms, both thoracic and abdominal, as well as visceral aneurysms.
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- Theodora M. Stougiannou
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Dragana, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (K.C.C.); (E.G.); (D.M.); (D.K.)
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Li K, Zhang D, Zhai S, Wu H, Liu H. METTL3-METTL14 complex induces necroptosis and inflammation of vascular smooth muscle cells via promoting N6 methyladenosine mRNA methylation of receptor-interacting protein 3 in abdominal aortic aneurysms. J Cell Commun Signal 2023; 17:897-914. [PMID: 36947363 PMCID: PMC10409957 DOI: 10.1007/s12079-023-00737-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023] Open
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Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) have the highest incidence and rupture rate of all aortic aneurysms. The N6 methyladenosine (m6A) modification is closely associated with angiotensin (Ang II)-induced aortic diseases. This study aimed to identify whether the m6A writer METTL3/METTL4 regulates rip3 mRNA expression in AAA. To induce the mouse AAA model, apolipoprotein E-deficient (ApoE-/-) mice were subcutaneously infused with Ang II, and C57BL/6 mice were infused with type I elastase. Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) were induced with Ang II. Necroptosis was detected using an Annexin V-FITC/PI apoptosis detection kit, and ELISA assays measured inflammatory cytokines. The RNA immunoprecipitation-qPCR determined the methylated rip3 mRNA level. The increased expressions of inflammatory factors, aortic adventitia injury, degradation of elastin, and CD68-positive cells suggested the successful establishment of mouse AAA models. In AAA aorta wall tissues, the m6A modification level and the expression of METTL3/METTL14 were elevated. In Ang II-induced VSMCs, necroptosis and inflammatory cytokines in the supernatants were increased. RNA immunoprecipitation and co-immunoprecipitation assays confirmed the binding between the METTL3-METTL14 complex and rip3 mRNA, the interaction between YTHDF3 and rip3 mRNA, and between the METTL3-METTL14 complex and SMAD2/3. Interference with METTL3/METTL14 attenuated VSMC necroptosis, inflammatory response, and the AAA pathological process in vivo. The METTL3-METTL14 complex, which was increased by the activation of the SMAD2/3, elevated the m6A modification of rip3 mRNA by promoting the binding between YTHDF3 and rip3 mRNA, thus contributing to the progression of AAA. The activation of SMAD2/3 in VSMCs of abdominal aortic wall tissues is stimulated by Ang II. Subsequently, it promotes METTL3 METTL14 complex mediated m6A modification of rip3 mRNA. Meanwhile, the level of rip3 mRNA becomes more stable under the m6A reader of YTHDF3, which increases the protein level of RIP3 and further induces VSMC necroptosis. In addition, cell debris induces inflammatory factors in neighboring VSMCs and recruit monocytes/macrophages to the lesion.
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- Kun Li
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450003, Henan, China
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- Heart Center of Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Central China Fuwai Hospital, Fuwai Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No. 1 Fuwai Road, Zhengdong New District, Zhengzhou, 451464, Henan, China.
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Bontekoe J, Liu B. Single-cell RNA sequencing provides novel insights to pathologic pathways in abdominal aortic aneurysm. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1172080. [PMID: 37288252 PMCID: PMC10241995 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1172080] [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: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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There is gaining popularity in the use of single-cell technology and analysis in studying the pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). As there are no current pharmacologic therapies for impeding aneurysm growth or preventing AAA rupture, identifying key pathways involved in AAA formation is critical for the development of future therapies. Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) technology provides an unbiased and global view of transcriptomic characteristics within each of the major cell types in aneurysmal tissues. In this brief review, we examine the current literature utilizing scRNA-seq for the analysis of AAA and discuss trends and future utility of this technology.
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- Jack Bontekoe
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, United States
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, United States
- Department of Cellular and Regenerative Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, United States
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Jin Z, Deng H, Xiong S, Gao L. Perspective of SGLT2i in the Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 2023; 81:241-247. [PMID: 36630701 PMCID: PMC10079298 DOI: 10.1097/fjc.0000000000001395] [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] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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ABSTRACT The incidence of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in the elderly is increasing year by year with high mortality. Current treatment is mainly through surgery or endovascular intervention, which is not sufficient to reduce future risk. Therefore, we still need to find an effective conservative measure as an adjunct therapy or early intervention to prevent AAA progression. Traditional therapeutic agents, such as β-receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers, and statins, have been shown to have limited effects on the growth of AAA. Recently, sodium-glucose cotransport proteins inhibitors (SGLT2is), a new class hypoglycemic drug, have shown outstanding beneficiary effects on cardiovascular diseases by plasma volume reduction, vascular tone regulation, and various unidentified mechanisms. It has been demonstrated that SGLT2i is abundantly expressed in the aorta, and some studies also showed promising results of SGLT2i in treating animal AAA models. This article aims to summarize the recent progress of AAA studies and look forward to the application of SGLT2i in AAA treatment for early intervention or adjunct therapy after surgical repair or stent graft.
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- Zhongtiao Jin
- Master of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 430060, China; and
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 430060, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 430060, China.
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- Master of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 430060, China; and
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The mechanism and therapy of aortic aneurysms. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2023; 8:55. [PMID: 36737432 PMCID: PMC9898314 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-023-01325-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Aortic aneurysm is a chronic aortic disease affected by many factors. Although it is generally asymptomatic, it poses a significant threat to human life due to a high risk of rupture. Because of its strong concealment, it is difficult to diagnose the disease in the early stage. At present, there are no effective drugs for the treatment of aneurysms. Surgical intervention and endovascular treatment are the only therapies. Although current studies have discovered that inflammatory responses as well as the production and activation of various proteases promote aortic aneurysm, the specific mechanisms remain unclear. Researchers are further exploring the pathogenesis of aneurysms to find new targets for diagnosis and treatment. To better understand aortic aneurysm, this review elaborates on the discovery history of aortic aneurysm, main classification and clinical manifestations, related molecular mechanisms, clinical cohort studies and animal models, with the ultimate goal of providing insights into the treatment of this devastating disease. The underlying problem with aneurysm disease is weakening of the aortic wall, leading to progressive dilation. If not treated in time, the aortic aneurysm eventually ruptures. An aortic aneurysm is a local enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the aortic wall. The disease is usually asymptomatic but leads to high mortality due to the risk of artery rupture.
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Joaquim VHA, Pereira NP, Fernandes T, Oliveira EM. Circular RNAs as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Target in Cardiovascular Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032125. [PMID: 36768449 PMCID: PMC9916891 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032125] [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: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a family of noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) that are endogenous and widely distributed in different species, performing several functions, mainly their association with microRNAs (miRNAs) and RNA-binding proteins. CVDs remain the leading cause of death worldwide; therefore, the development of new therapies and strategies, such as gene therapies or nonpharmacological therapies, with low cost, such as physical exercise, to alleviate these diseases is of extreme importance for society. With increasing evidence of ncRNA participating in the progression of CVDs, several studies have reported these RNAs as promising targets for diagnosis and treatment. There are several studies of CVDs and the role of miRNAs and lncRNAs; however, little is known about the new class of RNAs, called circRNAs, and CVDs. In this mini review, we focus on the mechanisms of circRNAs and CVDs.
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Wu S, Liu S, Wang B, Li M, Cheng C, Zhang H, Chen N, Guo X. Single-cell transcriptome in silico analysis reveals conserved regulatory programs in macrophages/monocytes of abdominal aortic aneurysm from multiple mouse models and human. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 9:1062106. [PMID: 36698942 PMCID: PMC9868255 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.1062106] [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: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a life-threatening disease and there is currently a lack of effective treatment to prevent it rupturing. ScRNA-seq studies of AAA are still lacking. In the study, we analyzed the published AAA scRNA-seq datasets from the mouse elastase-induced model, CaCl2 treatment model, Ang II-induced model and human by using bioinformatic approaches and in silico analysis. A total of 26 cell clusters were obtained and 11 cell types were identified from multiple mouse AAA models. Also, the proportion of Mφ/Mo increased in the AAA group and Mφ/Mo was divided into seven subtypes. There were significant differences in transcriptional regulation patterns of Mφ/Mo in different AAA models. The enrichment pathways of upregulated or downregulated genes from Mφ/Mo in the three mouse datasets were different. The actived regulons of Mφ/Mo had strong specificity and the repressed regulons showed high consistency. The co-upregulated genes as well as actived regulons and co-downregulated genes as well as repressed regulons were closely correlated and formed regulatory networks. Mφ/Mo from human AAA dataset was divided into five subtypes. The proportion of three macrophage subpopulations increased but the proportion of two monocyte subpopulations decreased. In the AAA group, the upregulated or downregulated genes of Mφ/Mo were enriched in different pathways. After further analyzing the genes in Mφ/Mo of both mouse and human scRNA-seq datasets, two genes were upregulated in the four datasets, IL-1B and THBS1. In conclusion, in silico analysis of scRNA-seq revealed that Mφ/Mo and their regulatory related genes as well as interaction networks played an important role in the pathogenesis of AAA.
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- Shiyong Wu
- Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Center for Genome Analysis, Wuhan Ruixing Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Wuhan, China
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- Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China,*Correspondence: Hairong Zhang,
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China,Ningheng Chen,
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China,Xueli Guo,
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Lowis C, Ramara Winaya A, Kumari P, Rivera CF, Vlahos J, Hermantara R, Pratama MY, Ramkhelawon B. Mechanosignals in abdominal aortic aneurysms. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 9:1021934. [PMID: 36698932 PMCID: PMC9868277 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.1021934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Cumulative evidence has shown that mechanical and frictional forces exert distinct effects in the multi-cellular aortic layers and play a significant role in the development of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). These mechanical cues collectively trigger signaling cascades relying on mechanosensory cellular hubs that regulate vascular remodeling programs leading to the exaggerated degradation of the extracellular matrix (ECM), culminating in lethal aortic rupture. In this review, we provide an update and summarize the current understanding of the mechanotransduction networks in different cell types during AAA development. We focus on different mechanosensors and stressors that accumulate in the AAA sac and the mechanotransduction cascades that contribute to inflammation, oxidative stress, remodeling, and ECM degradation. We provide perspectives on manipulating this mechano-machinery as a new direction for future research in AAA.
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- Christiana Lowis
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, United States,Department of Biomedicine, Indonesia International Institute for Life-Sciences, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, United States,Department of Biomedicine, Indonesia International Institute for Life-Sciences, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, United States,Department of Cell Biology, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, United States,Department of Cell Biology, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, United States,Department of Cell Biology, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Biomedicine, Indonesia International Institute for Life-Sciences, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, United States,Department of Cell Biology, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, United States,Muhammad Yogi Pratama,
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, United States,Department of Cell Biology, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, United States,*Correspondence: Bhama Ramkhelawon,
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Picatoste B, Cerro-Pardo I, Blanco-Colio LM, Martín-Ventura JL. Protection of diabetes in aortic abdominal aneurysm: Are antidiabetics the real effectors? Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1112430. [PMID: 37034348 PMCID: PMC10076877 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1112430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Aortic aneurysms, including abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs), is the second most prevalent aortic disease and represents an important cause of death worldwide. AAA is a permanent dilation of the aorta on its infrarenal portion, pathologically associated with oxidative stress, proteolysis, vascular smooth muscle cell loss, immune-inflammation, and extracellular matrix remodeling and degradation. Most epidemiological studies have shown a potential protective role of diabetes mellitus (DM) on the prevalence and incidence of AAA. The effect of DM on AAA might be explained mainly by two factors: hyperglycemia [or other DM-related factors such as insulin resistance (IR)] and/or by the effect of prescribed DM drugs, which may have a direct or indirect effect on the formation and progression of AAAs. However, recent studies further support that the protective role of DM in AAA may be attributable to antidiabetic therapies (i.e.: metformin or SGLT-2 inhibitors). This review summarizes current literature on the relationship between DM and the incidence, progression, and rupture of AAAs, and discusses the potential cellular and molecular pathways that may be involved in its vascular effects. Besides, we provide a summary of current antidiabetic therapies which use could be beneficial for AAA.
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- Belén Picatoste
- Laboratory of Vascular Pathology, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
- Biomedicine Department, Alfonso X El Sabio University, Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: Belén Picatoste ,
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- Laboratory of Vascular Pathology, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Vascular Pathology, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
- CIBERCV, Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Vascular Pathology, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
- CIBERCV, Madrid, Spain
- Medicine Department, Autonoma University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Towards Precritical Medical Therapy of the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10123066. [PMID: 36551822 PMCID: PMC9775372 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10123066] [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: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Pharmacotherapy for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) can be useful for prevention, especially in people at higher risk, for slowing down AAA progression, as well as for post-surgery adjuvant treatment. Our review focuses on novel pharmacotherapy approaches targeted towards slowing down progression of AAA, known also as secondary prevention therapy. Guidelines for AAA are not specific to slow down the expansion rate of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, and therefore no medical therapy is recommended. New ideas are urgently needed to develop a novel medical therapy. We are hopeful that in the future, pharmacologic treatment will play a key role in the prevention and treatment of AAA.
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Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection: Heterogeneity and Molecular Mechanisms. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12101536. [PMID: 36291745 PMCID: PMC9599852 DOI: 10.3390/biom12101536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Aortic aneurysms and dissections (AAD) are devastating aortic diseases with high risks for aortic rupture, leading to uncontrolled bleeding and death [...].
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Zhou H, Wang L, Liu S, Wang W. The role of phosphoinositide 3-kinases in immune-inflammatory responses: potential therapeutic targets for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Cell Cycle 2022; 21:2339-2364. [PMID: 35792922 DOI: 10.1080/15384101.2022.2094577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) includes inflammatory responses, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) degradation, VSMC apoptosis, oxidative stress, and angiogenesis, among which the inflammatory response plays a key role. At present, surgery is the only curing treatment, and no effective drug can delay AAA progression in clinical practice. Therefore, searching for a signaling pathway related to the immune-inflammatory response is an essential direction for developing drugs targeting AAA. Recent studies have confirmed that the PI3K family plays an important role in many inflammatory diseases and is involved in regulating various cellular functions, especially in the immune-inflammatory response. This review focuses on the role of each isoform of PI3K in each stage of AAA immune-inflammatory response, making available explorations for a deeper understanding of the mechanism of inflammation and immune response during the formation and development of AAA.
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- Haiyang Zhou
- Department of General &vascular Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of General &vascular Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of General &vascular Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of General &vascular Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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