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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Thibault Michel, Helene Nougue, Jerome Cartailler, Guillaume Lefevre, Malha Sadoune, Francois Picard, Alain Cohen-Solal, Damien Logeart, Jean-Marie Launay, Nicolas Vodovar
Summary: Sacubitril/valsartan (S/V) treatment can increase plasma ANP levels in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) through multiple mechanisms, involving the regulation of miR-425 and miR1-3p, as well as partial inhibition of ECE1 and ANPEP. The glycosylation of proANP can interfere with the measurement of plasma ANP levels.
CIRCULATION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Masakatsu Yanagimachi, Sayaka Fukuda, Fumiko Tanaka, Mari Iwamoto, Chiho Takao, Kunihiro Oba, Natsuko Suzuki, Koji Kiyohara, Dai Kuranobu, Norimasa Tada, Ayako Nagashima, Taku Ishii, Yoko Ino, Yayoi Kimura, Nobutoshi Nawa, Takeo Fujiwara, Takuya Naruto, Tomohiro Morio, Shouzaburo Doi, Masaaki Mori
Summary: This study investigated the utility of LRG1 and AGT as markers for Kawasaki disease diagnosis and prediction of IVIG efficacy. The findings suggest that double-positivity for LRG1 and AGT is a biomarker for KD diagnosis, particularly helpful in diagnosing incomplete KD.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mateusz M. Tomczyk, Kyle G. Cheung, Bo Xiang, Nahid Tamanna, Ana L. Fonseca Teixeira, Prasoon Agarwal, Stephanie M. Kereliuk, Victor Spicer, Ligen Lin, Jason Treberg, Qiang Tong, Vernon W. Dolinsky
Summary: The study found that SIRT3 expression can attenuate doxorubicin-induced changes in cardiac structure and function by preventing the acetylation of mitochondrial proteins, suggesting SIRT3 as a potential therapeutic target for mitigating doxorubicin-induced dilated cardiomyopathy.
CIRCULATION-HEART FAILURE
(2022)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Zhitong Li, Xin Wang, Quanbo Liu, Chenglin Li, Jinghan Gao, Yiheng Yang, Binhao Wang, Tesfaldet H. Hidru, Fei Liu, Xiaolei Yang, Yunlong Xia
Summary: This study found that atrial cardiomyopathy markers PTFV1 and LAD are associated with ischemic cerebrovascular events in patients with acute myocardial infarction, independent of other established risk factors and atrial fibrillation occurrence. Combining these cardiomyopathy markers with the CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc score may improve the prediction of ICVE risk in AMI patients.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Physiology
Gustavo Jose Justo da Silva, Raffaele Altara, George W. Booz, Alessandro Cataliotti
Summary: Atrial natriuretic peptide is a crucial cardiac hormone that helps maintain heart function through potent natriuretic, diuretic, and vasodilating actions. Its main effects involve promoting the function of different tissues and organs in the body, and it shows potential in cardiorenal protective actions.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michal Kacprzak, Magdalena Brzeczek, Marzenna Zielinska
Summary: The study examined the association between atrial infarction (AI) and the prognostic value of N-terminal proANP (NT-proANP) in patients with myocardial infarction (MI) treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The results showed that AI did not affect the prognosis of patients with MI, while NT-proANP was identified as a strong predictor of death.
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Plant Sciences
Chien-Yun Hsiang, Hsin-Yi Lo, Guan-Ling Lu, Pei-Yung Liao, Tin-Yun Ho
Summary: This study identified a novel heat-stable ACE inhibitory peptide, CS-1, in corn silk extract. CS-1 interacted with the zinc-binding motif of ACE, leading to the inhibition of ACE activity and a subsequent decrease in blood pressure in rats.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Yunpeng Zhang, Shuang Liu, Jing Peng, Shifeng Cheng, Qingling Zhang, Nan Zhang, Zandong Zhou, Yue Zhang, Yang Zhao, Tong Liu
Summary: This study evaluated the role of cerium oxide-based nanozymes in preventing and treating doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity. The nanoparticles showed excellent antioxidant response and bioregulation, effectively reversing myocardial remodeling and reducing myocardial necrosis. The study suggests that cerium oxide-based nanozymes could be a promising candidate for the prevention and treatment of doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity.
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Biophysics
Shixuan Su, Ting Yu, Jing Hu, Yunlei Xianyu
Summary: A bio-inspired strategy for plasmonic detection of ACE was developed using peptide-mediated assembly of gold nanoparticles, enabling rapid, sensitive, and selective detection of ACE. This biosensor allows naked-eyed readout of ACE detection with great selectivity and high sensitivity. The technique holds great promise as a point-of-care platform for biomedical diagnostics and the food industry.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pan Chang, Xiaomeng Zhang, Jing Zhang, Jianbang Wang, Xihui Wang, Man Li, Rui Wang, Jun Yu, Feng Fu
Summary: The levels of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) increase during the early stages of diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) as a compensatory protection mechanism. BNP activates the NPRA-PKG-STAT3-Opa1 signaling pathway, promoting mitochondrial fusion, inhibiting mitochondrial oxidative stress, preserving mitochondrial respiratory capacity, and preventing the development of DCM.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Salvatore Antonucci, Moises Di Sante, Federica Tonolo, Laura Pontarollo, Valeria Scalcon, Petra Alanova, Roberta Menabo, Andrea Carpi, Alberto Bindoli, Maria Pia Rigobello, Marco Giorgio, Nina Kaludercic, Fabio Di Lisa
Summary: The study demonstrates the crucial role of monoamine oxidases (MAOs) in oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in doxorubicin cardiomyopathy. Pharmacological inhibition of MAOs can alleviate the dysfunctions leading to cell death.
ANTIOXIDANTS & REDOX SIGNALING
(2021)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yaomeng Huang, Tongxin Li, Shichao Gao, Shuyu Li, Xiaoran Zhu, Ying Li, Dangyang Liu, Weimin Li, Linquan Yang, Kunshen Liu, Zheng Zhang, Chao Liu
Summary: In this study, core genes closely related to DCM were identified through bioinformatics analysis. NPR1 was identified as a key gene associated with DCM and its role in the pathogenesis of DCM was verified through experiments. Glucocorticoid treatment was found to improve cardiac and renal function in DCM patients and rats, accompanied by an upregulation of NPR1 expression.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
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Cell Biology
Fei Sun, Ke Zhou, Ke-yong Tian, Xin-yu Zhang, Wei Liu, Jie Wang, Cui-ping Zhong, Jian-hua Qiu, Ding-jun Zha
Summary: Strategies using bioactive molecules that regulate neurite regeneration and neuronal survival to reestablish connections between auditory epithelium or implanted electrodes and SGN neurites would become attractive therapeutic candidates for sensorineural hearing loss.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Wenjing Yu, Yuehuai Hu, Zhiping Liu, Kaiteng Guo, Dinghu Ma, Mingxia Peng, Yuemei Wang, Jing Zhang, Xiaolei Zhang, Panxia Wang, Jiguo Zhang, Peiqing Liu, Jing Lu
Summary: This study observed a decreased level of SNX3 in Dox-induced cardiomyopathy, and cardiac-specific Snx3 transgenic mice were more susceptible to Dox-induced ferroptosis and cardiomyopathy. Mechanistically, SNX3 facilitated the occurrence of ferroptosis by directly interacting with transferrin 1 receptor, exacerbating Dox-induced cardiomyopathy.
ACTA PHARMACEUTICA SINICA B
(2023)
Review
Physiology
Marcelo Roberto Choi, Belisario Enrique Fernandez
Summary: Atrial natriuretic peptide, part of the natriuretic peptide family, has natriuretic, diuretic, and vasodilator effects that oppose the renin-angiotensin system. It also exerts nephroprotective effects due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a beneficial agent against acute and chronic kidney diseases.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
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Oncology
Sayo Horibe, Kaori Ishikawa, Kazuto Nakada, Masaki Wake, Norihiko Takeda, Toru Tanaka, Shoji Kawauchi, Naoto Sasaki, Yoshiyuki Rikitake
Summary: This study reveals that mutations in mitochondrial DNA contribute to acquired cisplatin resistance by increasing intracellular ROS levels and activating the NF-kappa B signaling pathway, resulting in decreased sensitivity to cisplatin in cancer cells.
Review
Biology
Andreas Haryono, Risa Ramadhiani, Gusty Rizky Teguh Ryanto, Noriaki Emoto
Summary: In this review, the basic functions of endothelin and related molecules, including their receptors and enzymes, are described. The important role of endothelin in cardiovascular diseases is discussed, along with the clinical evidence for targeting the endothelin pathway and the future scope of endothelin-targeting treatments. The current uses of endothelin receptor antagonists and advancements in treatment options are highlighted, providing an overview of endothelin research over the years and its potential future developments.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ratih Paramita Suprapto, Yoko Suzuki, Tatsuya Nagano, Ken-Ichi Hirata, Noriaki Emoto
Summary: Lung adenocarcinoma, the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, was found to have increased expression of endothelin-2 (ET-2) which was associated with poor overall survival. Silencing ET-2 inhibited proliferation, migration, and invasion, and enhanced apoptosis in lung adenocarcinoma cells.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Keisuke Miwa, Yu Taniguchi, Hiroyuki Fujii, Yoichiro Matsuoka, Hiroyuki Onishi, Kenichi Yanaka, Yu Izawa, Yasunori Tsuboi, Atsushi Kono, Noriaki Emoto, Kenichi Hirata
Summary: Poor subpleural perfusion (PSP) on dual-energy computed tomography (DE-CT) is a specific imaging finding in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and suggests a different mechanism of microvasculopathy from that in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kazuyuki Kasahara, Naoto Sasaki, Hilman Zulkifli Amin, Toru Tanaka, Sayo Horibe, Tomoya Yamashita, Ken-ichi Hirata, Yoshiyuki Rikitake
Summary: Foxp3+ Tregs play a crucial role in the control of atherosclerosis by suppressing pro-inflammatory CD4+ T cell immune responses. Depletion of Foxp3+ Tregs aggravates inflammation and worsens atherosclerosis under hypercholesterolemia.
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Neurosciences
Shoji Kawauchi, Taiji Mizoguchi, Sayo Horibe, Toru Tanaka, Naoto Sasaki, Koji Ikeda, Noriaki Emoto, Ken-ichi Hirata, Yoshiyuki Rikitake
Summary: This study investigated the effects of aging-related changes on the neurovascular unit (NVU). It was found that senescence in the vascular endothelial cells led to morphological alterations in astrocytes and affected the localization of the water channel AQP4 at the gliovascular interface.
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yoshiyuki Rikitake
Summary: Ykt6, a SNARE protein, plays crucial roles in multiple vesicle transport pathways by associating with vesicle membranes and undergoing conformation change. Recent studies have revealed regulatory mechanisms involving diprenylation and phosphorylation to modulate Ykt6 function.
JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Emi Goto, Takeo Hata, Masami Nishihara, Masashi Neo, Mitsuhiko Iwamoto, Kosei Kimura, Masahiro Goto, Yoshiyuki Rikitake
Summary: This study aimed to clarify the incidence and risk factors of infusion-related reactions (IRRs) caused by trastuzumab in breast cancer patients and verify the preventive effects of dexamethasone. The results showed that premedication with dexamethasone lowered the risk of trastuzumab-induced IRRs. Future studies are needed to determine the optimal dose of dexamethasone to prevent IRRs and the impact of dexamethasone on the efficacy of trastuzumab in breast cancer.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Hiroyuki Fujii, Yu Taniguchi, Sachiyo Yoneda, Keisuke Miwa, Yoichiro Matsuoka, Kenichi Yanaka, Yasunori Tsuboi, Noriaki Emoto, Kenichi Hirata
Summary: In this study, data from 149 patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) were analyzed. The results showed that the efficacy and safety of balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) for CTEPH with concurrent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were similar to those without COPD. Oxygenation and forced expiratory volume in 1 second/forced vital capacity showed improvement in patients with COPD. Therefore, BPA should be considered as a treatment option for CTEPH patients with concurrent COPD.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gusty Rizky Teguh Ryanto, Ahmad Musthafa, Tetsuya Hara, Noriaki Emoto
Summary: Advances in technology and biomedical knowledge have improved the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases, including pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). This article explores the role of activins and inhibins in PAH development and their connection to signaling pathways implicated in the pathogenesis of PAH. It also discusses the potential therapeutic benefits of activin/inhibin-targeting drugs, such as sotatercep, in improving patient outcomes. Overall, this article highlights the importance of activin/inhibin signaling as a critical mediator in PAH development and its potential as a target for future treatment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Beta Canina Harlyjoy, Renan Sukmawan, Hary Sakti Muliawan, Rarsari Soerarso, Basuni Radi, Bambang Widyantoro
Summary: Long-term consumption of trans-fat is associated with its incorporation in brain neural membrane, leading to alteration of signalling pathways, including Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). This study aimed to investigate the association between BDNF, trans-fat intake, and hypertension in a population study in Natuna Regency. Results showed that subjects with hypertension had higher trans-fat intake and lower BDNF levels compared to normotensive subjects. The study concludes that plasma BDNF level modifies the association between trans-fat intake and hypertension, with individuals with high trans-fat intake and low BDNF level having the highest risk for hypertension.
CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Sayo Horibe, Takuo Emoto, Taiji Mizoguchi, Toru Tanaka, Shoji Kawauchi, Naoto Sasaki, Tomoya Yamashita, Koji Ikeda, Noriaki Emoto, Ken-ichi Hirata, Yoshiyuki Rikitake
Summary: Alzheimer's disease is a common neurodegenerative disease associated with aging. Endothelial cell senescence has been found in the brains of Alzheimer's disease patients, but its role in the pathogenesis of the disease is unclear. The study revealed that endothelial cell senescence alters microglial morphology and function, providing a potential clue for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Muhammad R. Hadwiono, Anggoro B. Hartopo, Widya Wasityastuti, Dyah W. Anggrahini, Gusty R. T. Ryanto, Noriaki Emoto, Lucia K. Dinarti
Summary: This study found that Activin A may have a role in the development and progression of pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) caused by uncorrected congenital heart disease (CHD-PAH). Serum levels of Activin A were significantly increased in subjects with uncorrected CHD, and were even more significantly elevated in CHD-PAH patients compared to controls. Therefore, the measurement of serum Activin A shows promise in identifying uncorrected CHD patients with PAH development and progression.
PULMONARY CIRCULATION
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Suko Hendrianus, Suko Adiarto, Radityo Prakoso, Isman Firdaus, Suci Indriani, Estu Rudiktyo, Bambang Widyantoro, Renan Taofan, Ade Meidian Ambari, Renan Sukmawan
Summary: This study found that circulating elabela decreased in higher stage of hypertension and in hypertensive patients with increased carotid intima-media thickness, suggesting that elabela may be involved in the pathogenesis of hypertension-associated subclinical atherosclerosis.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE & CARDIOVASCULAR PREVENTION
(2023)