2019
Angiotensin Receptor Neprilysin Inhibitor Attenuates Myocardial Remodeling and Improves Infarct Perfusion in Experimental Heart Failure
Pfau D, Thorn SL, Zhang J, Mikush N, Renaud JM, Klein R, deKemp RA, Wu X, Hu X, Sinusas AJ, Young LH, Tirziu D. Angiotensin Receptor Neprilysin Inhibitor Attenuates Myocardial Remodeling and Improves Infarct Perfusion in Experimental Heart Failure. Scientific Reports 2019, 9: 5791. PMID: 30962467, PMCID: PMC6453892, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-42113-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAminobutyratesAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAnimalsBiphenyl CompoundsDrug CombinationsHeartHeart FailureMaleMyocardial Reperfusion InjuryMyocardiumNeovascularization, PhysiologicNeprilysinOrganotechnetium CompoundsPeptides, CyclicRatsRats, Inbred LewSingle Photon Emission Computed Tomography Computed TomographyTetrazolesValsartanVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVentricular RemodelingConceptsSacubitril/valsartanExperimental heart failureHeart failureMyocardial infarctionMyocardial remodelingAngiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitorAngiotensin receptor blocker valsartanMicroSPECT/CT imagingReceptor blocker valsartanHeart failure patientsProgressive LV dilationGlobal LV functionLV contractile dysfunctionNeprilysin inhibitor sacubitrilBorder zoneLimited remodelingFailure patientsInhibitor therapyMale LewisWeeks treatmentLV dilationLV functionNeprilysin inhibitorContractile dysfunctionInterstitial fibrosis
2017
MIF family cytokines in cardiovascular diseases and prospects for precision-based therapeutics
Tilstam PV, Qi D, Leng L, Young L, Bucala R. MIF family cytokines in cardiovascular diseases and prospects for precision-based therapeutics. Expert Opinion On Therapeutic Targets 2017, 21: 671-683. PMID: 28562118, PMCID: PMC6130320, DOI: 10.1080/14728222.2017.1336227.BooksConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorMIF family membersCardiovascular diseaseFamily cytokinesTherapeutic opportunitiesIschemia-reperfusion injuryChemokine-like functionsMigration inhibitory factorNovel therapeutic opportunitiesPro-survival mediatorsFamily membersInflammatory pathogenesisMyocardial infarctionMyocardial ischemiaClinical studiesPleiotropic cytokineImmune systemInhibitory factorReceptor pathwayCytokinesDiseaseMIF-2Active investigationMIF familyClinical translation
2015
AMPK: energy sensor and survival mechanism in the ischemic heart
Qi D, Young LH. AMPK: energy sensor and survival mechanism in the ischemic heart. Trends In Endocrinology And Metabolism 2015, 26: 422-429. PMID: 26160707, PMCID: PMC4697457, DOI: 10.1016/j.tem.2015.05.010.BooksMeSH KeywordsAMP-Activated Protein KinasesAnimalsHumansMyocardial IschemiaMyocardial Reperfusion InjuryConceptsIschemic heartAMPK activationEndoplasmic reticulum stressFatty acid metabolismCardioprotective strategiesContractile dysfunctionMyocardial infarctionMyocardial ischemiaPotential therapeutic applicationsVascular diseaseMyocardial necrosisPharmacological activationReticulum stressAcid metabolismProtein kinaseIschemiaMitochondrial functionEnergy sensorCellular metabolismSurvival mechanismCritical regulatorActivationHeartNovel mechanismTherapeutic applications
2014
The vestigial enzyme D-dopachrome tautomerase protects the heart against ischemic injury
Qi D, Atsina K, Qu L, Hu X, Wu X, Xu B, Piecychna M, Leng L, Fingerle-Rowson G, Zhang J, Bucala R, Young LH. The vestigial enzyme D-dopachrome tautomerase protects the heart against ischemic injury. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2014, 124: 3540-3550. PMID: 24983315, PMCID: PMC4109524, DOI: 10.1172/jci73061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorContractile dysfunctionAntibody-dependent neutralizationAutocrine/paracrine effectsCoronary artery ligationCardiac contractile dysfunctionMigration inhibitory factorLV contractile dysfunctionDopachrome tautomeraseMolecular signaling pathwaysArtery ligationIschemic injuryCardiac sizeCardiomyocyte secretionControl heartsProtective effectKnockout miceParacrine effectsIschemic stressPhysiologic responsesInhibitory factorMore necrosisDysfunctionInjuryMurine cardiomyocytes
2011
A small molecule AMPK activator protects the heart against ischemia–reperfusion injury
Kim AS, Miller EJ, Wright TM, Li J, Qi D, Atsina K, Zaha V, Sakamoto K, Young LH. A small molecule AMPK activator protects the heart against ischemia–reperfusion injury. Journal Of Molecular And Cellular Cardiology 2011, 51: 24-32. PMID: 21402077, PMCID: PMC4005884, DOI: 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2011.03.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenosine TriphosphateAMP-Activated Protein KinasesAnimalsApoptosisBiphenyl CompoundsCardiotonic AgentsEnzyme ActivatorsHeartIschemic PreconditioningMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, TransgenicMyocardial InfarctionMyocardial Reperfusion InjuryNecrosisNitric Oxide Synthase Type IIIPeptide Elongation Factor 2PyronesThiophenesConceptsIschemia-reperfusion injuryLeft ventricular contractile functionMyocardial ischemia-reperfusion injuryMouse heartsEndothelial nitric oxide synthase activationNitric oxide synthase activationLess myocardial necrosisCoronary artery occlusionIschemia-reperfusion damageVentricular contractile functionEukaryotic elongation factor 2Isolated mouse heartsPost-ischemic reperfusionAMPK activatorArtery occlusionIschemic contractureIschemic injuryInfarct sizeMyocardial stunningMyocardial necrosisCardioprotective mechanismsContractile functionSolid organsTherapeutic targetMyocardial apoptosis
2009
Cardiac macrophage migration inhibitory factor inhibits JNK pathway activation and injury during ischemia/reperfusion
Qi D, Hu X, Wu X, Merk M, Leng L, Bucala R, Young LH. Cardiac macrophage migration inhibitory factor inhibits JNK pathway activation and injury during ischemia/reperfusion. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2009, 119: 3807-3816. PMID: 19920350, PMCID: PMC2786800, DOI: 10.1172/jci39738.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell LineEnzyme ActivationHumansIn Vitro TechniquesIntramolecular OxidoreductasesJNK Mitogen-Activated Protein KinasesMacrophage Migration-Inhibitory FactorsMAP Kinase Kinase 4MiceMice, Inbred BALB CMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMyocardial ContractionMyocardial Reperfusion InjuryMyocardiumReceptors, ImmunologicSignal TransductionConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorIschemia/reperfusionMIF deficiencyCardiac injuryMIF allelesJNK pathway activationRole of MIFRecombinant macrophage migration inhibitory factorExperimental ischemia/reperfusionLow-expression MIF allelePathway activationGreater contractile dysfunctionMIF-/- miceMigration inhibitory factorJNK activationReperfusion injuryContractile dysfunctionCoronary occlusionProinflammatory cytokinesWT heartsReperfusionCell death (BAD) phosphorylationInjuryClinical implicationsInhibitory factor
2008
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor stimulates AMP-activated protein kinase in the ischaemic heart
Miller EJ, Li J, Leng L, McDonald C, Atsumi T, Bucala R, Young LH. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor stimulates AMP-activated protein kinase in the ischaemic heart. Nature 2008, 451: 578-582. PMID: 18235500, DOI: 10.1038/nature06504.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAMP-Activated Protein KinasesAnimalsAntigens, Differentiation, B-LymphocyteCoronary Artery DiseaseEnzyme ActivationGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeGlucoseHistocompatibility Antigens Class IIHumansHypoxiaMacrophage Migration-Inhibitory FactorsMiceMultienzyme ComplexesMyocardial IschemiaMyocardial Reperfusion InjuryMyocardiumPolymorphism, GeneticPromoter Regions, GeneticProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesRatsSignal TransductionConceptsIschemic heartMacrophage migration inhibitory factorLower MIF levelsCoronary artery diseaseIschemic heart diseaseMigration inhibitory factorPotential risk markerMIF levelsArtery diseaseRisk markersHeart diseaseIschemic stressCytokine MIFInhibitory factorGlucose uptakePotential drug targetsDiseaseHeartDrug targetsCellular stress responseAMPKMaster regulatorNew studiesPatientsAtherosclerosis
2004
AMP-activated protein kinase mediates ischemic glucose uptake and prevents postischemic cardiac dysfunction, apoptosis, and injury
Russell RR, Li J, Coven DL, Pypaert M, Zechner C, Palmeri M, Giordano FJ, Mu J, Birnbaum MJ, Young LH. AMP-activated protein kinase mediates ischemic glucose uptake and prevents postischemic cardiac dysfunction, apoptosis, and injury. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2004, 114: 495-503. PMID: 15314686, PMCID: PMC503766, DOI: 10.1172/jci19297.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-flow ischemiaGlucose uptakePostischemic reperfusionWT heartsLeft ventricular dPNormal fractional shorteningLV contractile functionPostischemic cardiac dysfunctionInsulin-stimulated glucose uptakeImportant protective roleLong-term inhibitionFatty acid oxidationFractional shorteningHeart failureVentricular dPCardiac consequencesCardiac dysfunctionCaspase-3 activityMyocardial ischemiaContractile functionReperfusionCardiac hypertrophyIschemiaTransgenic miceProtective role