{"title":"Recognizing Early Career Translational Investigators","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14831,"journal":{"name":"JACC: Basic to Translational Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452302X24002559/pdfft?md5=62b9566391e44a42b2e7a00c62149ea9&pid=1-s2.0-S2452302X24002559-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142076972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Percutaneous LAAO and Pulsed-Field Isolation in a Canine Model","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.05.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.05.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, we investigated the feasibility, safety, and efficiency of using a novel device system to perform percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion concomitant with left atrial appendage electrical isolation (LAAEI) via pulsed field ablation. In the acute phase, LAAEI was successful in 10 of 10 canines. At follow-up, full endothelialization was observed in 5 of 5 (100%) cases at 6 months. LAAEI was durable in 8 of 10 (80.00%) canines. Histologic examination in 4 of 6 LAAs with durable isolation showed transmural scars comprising fibrosis and fat. No pericardial effusion or phrenic paralysis was observed at follow-up. This preliminary study provides the scientific basis for first-in-human studies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":14831,"journal":{"name":"JACC: Basic to Translational Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452302X24002158/pdfft?md5=bf8592b583224c93e5c2765c3e7770f5&pid=1-s2.0-S2452302X24002158-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141846809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A New Ex Vivo Model to Study Cardiac Fibrosis in Whole Mouse Hearts","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.04.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.04.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Fibrosis is a characteristic of many cardiac diseases for which no effective treatment exists. We have developed an ex vivo flow system, which allows induction of cardiac fibrosis in intact adult mouse hearts. Lineage-tracing studies indicated that the collagen-producing myofibroblasts originated from the resident fibroblasts. The extent of fibrosis was flow rate dependent, and pharmacological inhibition of the transforming growth factor beta signaling pathway prevented fibrosis. Therefore, in this powerful system, the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying cardiac fibrosis can be studied. In addition, new targets can be tested on organ level for their ability to inhibit fibrosis.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":14831,"journal":{"name":"JACC: Basic to Translational Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452302X24001761/pdfft?md5=dc7f3b5d33dd035f87483d2e94ca8a78&pid=1-s2.0-S2452302X24001761-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142076944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Empowering the Future: The Importance of Recognizing Early Career Scientists in JACC: Basic to Translational Science","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14831,"journal":{"name":"JACC: Basic to Translational Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452302X24002572/pdfft?md5=036312729c00aed9480e98ea75b7b7b4&pid=1-s2.0-S2452302X24002572-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142076973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association Between Clonal Hematopoiesis and Left Ventricular Reverse Remodeling in Nonischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.04.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.04.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Although clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) is an adverse prognostic factor for atherosclerotic disease, its impact on nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is elusive. The authors performed whole-exome sequencing and deep target sequencing among 198 patients with DCM and detected germline mutations in cardiomyopathy-related genes and somatic mutations in CHIP driver genes. Twenty-five CHIP driver mutations were detected in 22 patients with DCM. Ninety-two patients had cardiomyopathy-related pathogenic mutations. Multivariable analysis revealed that CHIP was an independent risk factor of left ventricular reverse remodeling, irrespective of known prognostic factors. CHIP exacerbated cardiac systolic dysfunction and fibrosis in a DCM murine model. The identification of germline and somatic mutations in patients with DCM predicts clinical prognosis.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":14831,"journal":{"name":"JACC: Basic to Translational Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452302X24001839/pdfft?md5=cc874762764de0cd7d19f08b5f3343e6&pid=1-s2.0-S2452302X24001839-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141408407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reduced Stroke Volume and Brain Perfusion Drive Postural Hyperventilation in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.04.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.04.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Postural hyperventilation has been implicated as a cause of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), yet the precise mechanisms underlying the heightened breathing response remain unclear. This study challenges current hypotheses by revealing that exaggerated peripheral chemoreceptor activity is not the primary driver of postural hyperventilation. Instead, significant contributions from reduced stroke volume and compromised brain perfusion during orthostatic stress were identified. These findings shed light on our understanding of POTS pathophysiology, emphasizing the critical roles of systemic hemodynamic status. Further research should explore interventions targeting stroke volume and brain perfusion for more effective clinical management of POTS.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":14831,"journal":{"name":"JACC: Basic to Translational Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452302X24001840/pdfft?md5=b5757b235b6cd1cded084a5319731689&pid=1-s2.0-S2452302X24001840-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142077103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"LL-37: A Direct Link Between Inflammation and Myocardial Infarction","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.05.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.05.007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14831,"journal":{"name":"JACC: Basic to Translational Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452302X24002146/pdfft?md5=97f15ae5ef87c5e122e74a9ea0adffe1&pid=1-s2.0-S2452302X24002146-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141841565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Novel Pathway of Platelet Activation in ACS Mediated by LL-37 Immunoglobulin G Autoantibody Immune Complexes","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.04.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.04.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide LL-37 is a self-antigen in neutrophil extracellular traps that provokes autoantibody responses in autoimmune/autoinflammatory conditions. LL-37 immunoglobulin (Ig) G autoantibody levels were measured in subjects with and without atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease assessed using the coronary artery calcium score, in patients who had a future myocardial infarction and in a cohort of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. LL-37 IgG levels were not associated with coronary artery calcium score, but future myocardial infarction patients had significantly higher LL-37 IgG at baseline. Reduced LL-37 IgG in ACS was associated with increased LL-37 IgG–immune complex. ACS plasma increased activated CD62P+ platelets from healthy donors mediated in part by LL-37 IgG–immune complexes and platelet Fc gamma receptor 2a.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":14831,"journal":{"name":"JACC: Basic to Translational Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452302X24001852/pdfft?md5=a6e5c6a86e9151e8b8e985941cfea515&pid=1-s2.0-S2452302X24001852-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141847709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Human Aortic Stenotic Valve-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Induce Endothelial Dysfunction and Thrombogenicity Through AT1R/NADPH Oxidases/SGLT2 Pro-Oxidant Pathway","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.02.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.02.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Pathological tissues release a variety of factors, including extracellular vesicles (EVs) shed by activated or apoptotic cells. EVs trapped within the native pathological valves may act as key mediators of valve thrombosis. Human aortic stenosis EVs promote activation of valvular endothelial cells, leading to endothelial dysfunction, and proadhesive and procoagulant responses.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":14831,"journal":{"name":"JACC: Basic to Translational Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452302X24000901/pdfft?md5=01e109e05e1c49392f43b2d6319c6c96&pid=1-s2.0-S2452302X24000901-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141614402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}