Lanqing Xiang, Guoqing Yin, Zifan Gong, Xian Lv, Cailin Feng, Lu Liu, Fuad A Abdu, Tingting Shi, Wen Zhang, Jiasuer Alifu, Xiaojiang Xu, Yuxiang Dai, Wenliang Che, Xinyu Weng
{"title":"IL-22 Attenuates Pressure Overload-Induced Heart Failure and Inflammation.","authors":"Lanqing Xiang, Guoqing Yin, Zifan Gong, Xian Lv, Cailin Feng, Lu Liu, Fuad A Abdu, Tingting Shi, Wen Zhang, Jiasuer Alifu, Xiaojiang Xu, Yuxiang Dai, Wenliang Che, Xinyu Weng","doi":"10.1007/s12265-025-10613-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12265-025-10613-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Heart failure (HF) due to left ventricular (LV) dysfunction remains a major global health challenge, with inflammation driving its progression under chronic pressure overload, such as hypertension. This study explored the role of interleukin-22 (IL-22), a cytokine associated with tissue protection, in HF induced by transverse aortic constriction (TAC). IL-22 knockout (KO) mice exhibited exacerbated HF, marked by worsened LV hypertrophy, heightened inflammation, and impaired cardiac function compared to wild-type controls. Conversely, treatment with recombinant IL-22Fc improved LV function, reduced inflammatory cell infiltration, and alleviated cardiac remodeling and inflammation. These findings demonstrate that IL-22 plays a critical role in regulating inflammation and cardiac remodeling in pressure overload-induced HF. Targeting IL-22 may represent a promising therapeutic strategy to alleviate HF progression and associated pulmonary complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":15224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research","volume":" ","pages":"471-483"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143803373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Study of The Relationship Between Differential Small Molecule Peptides in Peripheral Blood and Arteriosclerosis in Patients with Essential Hypertension.","authors":"Yunfeng Fang, Jingwen Yue, Min Zhang, Li Jiang","doi":"10.1007/s12265-025-10616-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12265-025-10616-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the association between serum small peptides and arteriosclerosis (AS) in hypertensive patients. Sixty hypertensive patients (with and without AS) and 30 healthy individuals were enrolled. Untargeted metabolomics identified 120 peptides in AS patients, 136 in hypertensive patients, and 59 shared peptides. LASSO regression identified key peptides differentiating hypertensive patients with AS from those without. Peptides like Thr-Ile, Phe-Asp-Lys, and Lys-Ile-Val-Lys were upregulated in AS, while others like Gln-Glu and Lys-Lys were higher in non-AS patients. The diagnostic model showed AUCs of 0.896 for AS and 0.909 for non-AS. Elevated levels of Lys-Ile-Val-Lys and Phe-Asp-Lys were linked to increased carotid intima-media thickness, indicating higher AS risk.</p>","PeriodicalId":15224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research","volume":" ","pages":"660-669"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144016528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Novel Angiography-Derived Computational Coronary Flow Reserve to Evaluate Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease.","authors":"Jingpu Wang, Yumeng Hu, Xinyi Yang, Rende Xu, Zhangwei Chen, Zhe Wang, Leilei Ma, Feng Zhang, Xiaochang Leng, Junbo Ge, Jianping Xiang, Chenguang Li","doi":"10.1007/s12265-025-10608-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12265-025-10608-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Coronary flow reserve (CFR) is a key parameter for risk stratification in coronary artery disease but is limited by high cost, prolonged procedure time, and suboptimal reproducibility. We proposed a novel angiography-based method (Angio-CFR) to overcome these challenges and assessed its diagnostic performance. 107 consecutive patients underwent invasive coronary angiography with thermodilution-derived CFR (CFR<sub>thermo</sub>) were prospectively enrolled. Flow velocity at hyperemia and rest was estimated from angiographic images, and Angio-CFR was calculated as their ratio. Angio-CFR correlated well with CFR<sub>thermo</sub> (r = 0.72, p < 0.001), and showed good discrimination of CFR<sub>thermo</sub> < 2.5 (AUC = 0.879, p < 0.001) with an optimal cut-off of 2.5. The accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of Angio-CFR were 81.71%, 83.33%, and 81.25%, respectively. Angio-CFR provides a pressure-wire-free method for coronary function assessment, demonstrating promising diagnostic accuracy and offering a more accessible approach for CFR measurement in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":15224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research","volume":" ","pages":"681-688"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144093705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hua-Di Qin, Yang Yang, Fei Xie, Lin Hou, Hui Gao, Jing-Wei Tang, Xiang-Sen Shao, Chun-Chang Qin
{"title":"A Novel Dual Latex Balloon Catheter for Temporarily Closing Acute Postinfarction Ventricle Septum Defect (VSD) in a Pig Model.","authors":"Hua-Di Qin, Yang Yang, Fei Xie, Lin Hou, Hui Gao, Jing-Wei Tang, Xiang-Sen Shao, Chun-Chang Qin","doi":"10.1007/s12265-025-10601-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12265-025-10601-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Acute postinfarction ventricular septum defect has a persistently high mortality rate due to unstable scars in the acute phase, which make surgery or occluder use unsuitable. Delayed closure increases the risk of irreversible hemodynamic deterioration. To address this, a dual latex balloon catheter was designed for temporary closure and tested in a pig model. The catheter, with a 10 French profile and 80 cm in length, includes two independent latex balloons and an anticoagulant channel to prevent thrombus formation. It was inserted via the jugular vein and guided over a 0.014-inch wire to straddle and seal the ventricular septum defect. In eight Yorkshire pigs with ventricular septum defects and acute myocardial infarction, the catheter effectively closed defects ranging from 6.1 to 10.5 mm for two weeks without complications. This innovative tool shows promise as a bridge therapy for managing acute postinfarction ventricular septum defect and warrants further evaluation.</p>","PeriodicalId":15224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research","volume":" ","pages":"556-565"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12208954/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143615560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New Types of Post-Translational Modification of Proteins in Cardiovascular Diseases.","authors":"Juntao Fang, Shaoyu Wu, Hengli Zhao, Chuanmeng Zhou, Ling Xue, Zhiyong Lei, Hui Li, Zhixin Shan","doi":"10.1007/s12265-025-10600-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12265-025-10600-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Post-translational modifications (PTMs), which are covalent alterations of proteins after their synthesis, are critical for their proper function and the maintenance of cellular physiology. The significance of PTMs in the context of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) has been increasingly recognized due to their potential to influence protein stability, activity, and localization, thereby affecting the progression of CVDs. The identification and understanding of PTMs in CVDs at the molecular level are vital for the discovery of new biomarkers and new targets for clinical interventions. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the role and mechanisms of new types of PTMs, such as acetylation, crotonylation, succinylation, S-nitrosylation, malonylation, S-palmitonylation, β-hydroxybutyrylation and lactylation, in CVDs, highlighting their importance in advancing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for CVDs.</p>","PeriodicalId":15224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research","volume":" ","pages":"634-649"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12209033/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143542071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jacob Nicolaisen, Christian Frøsig Bo Poulsen, Martin Mæng Bjørklund, Martin Nors Skov, Maiken Kudahl Larsen, Troels Thim, Jouke Dijkstra, Jacob Fog Bentzon, Evald Høj Christiansen, Niels Ramsing Holm
{"title":"Induced Human-like Coronary Stenosis in Hypercholesterolemic PCSK9 Minipigs.","authors":"Jacob Nicolaisen, Christian Frøsig Bo Poulsen, Martin Mæng Bjørklund, Martin Nors Skov, Maiken Kudahl Larsen, Troels Thim, Jouke Dijkstra, Jacob Fog Bentzon, Evald Høj Christiansen, Niels Ramsing Holm","doi":"10.1007/s12265-025-10607-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12265-025-10607-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Translational models for obstructive coronary artery disease are lacking. We aimed to develop a porcine model for obstructive coronary stenosis induced by bioresorbable stent (BRS) implantation in hypercholesterolemic proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin-9 (PCSK9) minipigs. Fifteen hypercholesterolemic PCSK9 minipigs were randomized to percutaneous coronary intervention with Magmaris, Absorb or Desolve BRS. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans were performed at baseline and 6-months followed by histology. Matched OCT analysis showed minimal lumen area decreased from 7.62 ± 1.54 mm<sup>2</sup> at baseline to 2.12 ± 0.92 mm<sup>2</sup> at follow-up in the Magmaris group, from 6.99 ± 1.49 mm<sup>2</sup> to 3.07 ± 1.52 mm<sup>2</sup> in the Absorb group, and from 6.05 ± 1.11 mm<sup>2</sup> to 2.65 ± 0.93 mm<sup>2</sup> in the Desolve group. Histologic examination revealed advanced human-like stenosis. BRS implantation in hypercholesterolemic PCSK9 minipigs induced human-like stenoses and may serve as a feasible preclinical model for obstructive coronary artery disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":15224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research","volume":" ","pages":"544-555"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12209001/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143709945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wenhai Wang, Dexin Xu, Jian Ding, Yinping Pan, Fang Wang, Shu Su, Xia Peng, Shitong Zhang, Wenbin Zhang
{"title":"Nanotechnology Innovations in Myocardial Infarction: Diagnosis, Treatment and the Way Forward.","authors":"Wenhai Wang, Dexin Xu, Jian Ding, Yinping Pan, Fang Wang, Shu Su, Xia Peng, Shitong Zhang, Wenbin Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s12265-025-10614-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12265-025-10614-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Myocardial infarction (MI) is a global health concern that necessitates continued advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. Nanotechnology facilitates prompt diagnosis and personalized treatment. This manuscript explicitly reviews the application of innovative methodologies for identifying cardiac biomarkers to facilitate the early diagnosis of MI and its clinical management. Nanoscale agents such as nanoparticles and nanosensors have been employed for this purpose. Technological advancements in medical imaging are revolutionizing therapeutic approaches while reducing morbidity and mortality typically associated with cardiac tissue injury. Besides all, applications of nanotechnology in therapeutics have proven extremely effective. The development of nanoparticle-based customized drug delivery systems will contribute to more effective treatments, fewer side effects, and improved therapeutic outcomes. Biomaterials and nanoscale surgical technologies may benefit patients with MI by promoting tissue regeneration and repair. This manuscript also investigates the ethical and legal limitations that could prevent seamless incorporation of nanotechnology into clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":15224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research","volume":" ","pages":"484-497"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144020235","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Apelin13 Loaded Nano-Niosomes Confer Cardioprotection in a Rat Model of Myocardial Ischemia Reperfusion by Targeting the Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway.","authors":"Neda Tekiyeh Maroof, Saeed Mehrzadi, Maryam Naseroleslami, Nahid Aboutaleb","doi":"10.1007/s12265-025-10597-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12265-025-10597-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although apelin-13 has cardioprotective impact, its short half-life in the bloodstream has challenged its clinical application. Using nanocarriers can increase the bioavailability, functionality, and stability of drugs. Current investigation aims to find whether apelin13-loaded nano-niosomes confer cardioprotection in an animal model of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MI/R) via suppressing ferroptosis, targeting Nrf2 pathway, and AMPK/GSK-3β axis. Ligation of the left anterior coronary artery descending was done to establish the MI/R model and 15 μg/kg of apelin13-loaded nano-niosomes were intramyocardially administrated. Echocardiography, RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry, western blot, ELISA kits, and H&E staining were applied to measure the related indicators. Treatment with both apelin13 and apelin13 loaded nano-niosomes could improve cardiac function and attenuate oxidative stress, myocardial inflammatory factors, and hence ferroptosis by activating the Nrf2 and its downstream proteins HO1, NQO1, AMPK/GSK-3β signaling pathway. In conclusion, apelin13-loaded nano-niosomes are effective MI therapeutic agents against MI/R-induced ferroptosis by activation of Nrf2 via AMPK/GSK-3β axis.</p>","PeriodicalId":15224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research","volume":" ","pages":"529-543"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143458135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inhibition of Egr2 Protects against TAC-induced Heart Failure in Mice by Suppressing Inflammation and Apoptosis Via Targeting Acot1 in Cardiomyocytes.","authors":"Xiaolu Hou, Guoling Hu, Heling Wang, Ying Yang, Qi Sun, Xiuping Bai","doi":"10.1007/s12265-025-10602-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12265-025-10602-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Heart failure (HF) is a clinical syndrome caused by structural or functional abnormalities in heart. Egr2 has been reported to be protective for multiple diseases, but its effect on HF remains unknown. The present study intended to investigate the potential role of Egr2 in HF and its possible downstream effectors. High Egr2 expression in heart was observed in HF mice. Egr2 knockdown alleviated cardiac damage and function in HF mice. Egr2 knockdown inhibited myocardial inflammation and apoptosis both in vivo and in vitro. Egr2 inhibited Acot1 transcription expression via directly binding to its promoter. Acot1 overexpression reduced Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced cardiomyocyte inflammation and apoptosis. Functional rescue experiments revealed that Acot1 reversed the effects of Egr2 on LPS-induced cell apoptosis and inflammation. Overall, Egr2 knockdown might ameliorate HF by inhibiting inflammation and apoptosis in cardiomyocytes by targeting Acot1. This study might provide evidence to better understand the molecular mechanisms of HF pathogenesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":15224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research","volume":" ","pages":"574-585"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143648584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"LACC1 Enhances Polyamine Immunometabolism in Inflammatory Macrophages to Inhibit Atherosclerosis Progression.","authors":"Jingyong Zhang, Yuan Xu, Zonglin Han, Bingqi Liu, Maohua Wang, Lili Bao, Yuxiang He","doi":"10.1007/s12265-024-10585-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12265-024-10585-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To explore the function and potential mechanism of laccase domain-containing 1 (LACC1) on atherosclerosis (AS). ApoE<sup>-/-</sup> mice feed with high-fat diet (HFD) were injected with adenovirus shLACC1 (Ad-shLACC1) or Ad-shNC via tail vein. LACC1 was highly expressed in macrophages of atherosclerotic plaque in ApoE<sup>-/-</sup> mice and ox-LDL-treated Raw264.7 macrophages. LACC1 silencing enhanced AS development and facilitated inflammation in mice. Then, we found that LACC1 silencing facilitated inflammation but repressed polyamine immunometabolism in ox-LDL-treated Raw264.7 macrophages. Through rescue experiments using ornithine or ODC1 inhibitor (DFMO), we further confirmed that LACC1 promoted polyamine immunometabolism to inhibit inflammation in ox-LDL-treated Raw264.7 macrophages. In addition, the observed LACC1 function was dependent on NOS2. In conclusion, we proved that the downregulation of LACC1 promoted AS progression via inhibiting polyamine immunometabolism in inflammatory macrophages, suggesting LACC1 may be a potential therapeutic target for AS.</p>","PeriodicalId":15224,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research","volume":" ","pages":"459-470"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144018724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}