2024
Mitochondrial network remodeling of the diabetic heart: implications to ischemia related cardiac dysfunction
Rudokas M, McKay M, Toksoy Z, Eisen J, Bögner M, Young L, Akar F. Mitochondrial network remodeling of the diabetic heart: implications to ischemia related cardiac dysfunction. Cardiovascular Diabetology 2024, 23: 261. PMID: 39026280, PMCID: PMC11264840, DOI: 10.1186/s12933-024-02357-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReactive oxygen speciesMitochondrial network remodelingDamaged mitochondrial DNAEfficiency of oxidative phosphorylationImpaired ATP productionMitochondrial ultrastructural alterationsCardiac functionDiabetic heartCellular energy metabolismProduction of reactive oxygen speciesMitochondrial DNAMitochondrial networkMitochondrial fissionExcessive production of reactive oxygen speciesOxidative phosphorylationATP productionResponse to ischemic insultGlobal cardiac functionCell deathOverall cardiac functionCardiac ischemic injuryResponse to injuryCardiac mitochondriaIrreversible cell deathMitochondriaDownregulation of adipose LPL by PAR2 contributes to the development of hypertriglyceridemia
Huang Y, Chen L, Li L, Qi Y, Tong H, Wu H, Xu J, Leng L, Cheema S, Sun G, Xia Z, McGuire J, Rodrigues B, Young L, Bucala R, Qi D. Downregulation of adipose LPL by PAR2 contributes to the development of hypertriglyceridemia. JCI Insight 2024, 9: e173240. PMID: 38973609, PMCID: PMC11383372, DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.173240.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorDevelopment of hypertriglyceridemiaWhite adipose tissueAdipose LPLPAR2 expressionLevels of macrophage migration inhibitory factorElevated plasma TG levelsLPL expressionLipoprotein lipaseIncrease PAR2 expressionPlasma MIF levelsPlasma TG levelsMigration inhibitory factorPalmitic acid dietInhibited Akt phosphorylationMIF levelsLipoprotein lipase geneTG levelsObese humansPlasma TGHypertriglyceridemiaAkt phosphorylationLipid storageInhibitory factorAdipose tissue
2022
MIF is a common genetic determinant of COVID-19 symptomatic infection and severity
Shin JJ, Fan W, Par-Young J, Piecychna M, Leng L, Israni-Winger K, Qing H, Gu J, Zhao H, Schulz WL, Unlu S, Kuster J, Young G, Liu J, Ko AI, Garcia A, Sauler M, Wisnewski AV, Young L, Orduña A, Wang A, Klementina O, Garcia AB, Hegyi P, Armstrong ME, Mitchell P, Ordiz DB, Garami A, Kang I, Bucala R. MIF is a common genetic determinant of COVID-19 symptomatic infection and severity. QJM 2022, 116: 205-212. PMID: 36222594, PMCID: PMC9620729, DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcac234.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorLow-expression MIF alleleCOVID-19 infectionMIF allelesCATT7 alleleHealthy controlsCOVID-19Serum macrophage migration inhibitory factorSymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infectionHigher serum MIF levelsHigh-expression MIF allelesRetrospective case-control studySARS-CoV-2 infectionFunctional polymorphismsAvailable clinical characteristicsMultinational retrospective studySerum MIF levelsUninfected healthy controlsSymptomatic COVID-19Tertiary medical centerHealthy control subjectsCase-control studyMigration inhibitory factorCoronavirus disease 2019Common functional polymorphismsAtrial AMP-activated protein kinase is critical for prevention of dysregulation of electrical excitability and atrial fibrillation
Su KN, Ma Y, Cacheux M, Ilkan Z, Raad N, Muller GK, Wu X, Guerrera N, Thorn SL, Sinusas AJ, Foretz M, Viollet B, Akar JG, Akar FG, Young LH. Atrial AMP-activated protein kinase is critical for prevention of dysregulation of electrical excitability and atrial fibrillation. JCI Insight 2022, 7: e141213. PMID: 35451373, PMCID: PMC9089788, DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.141213.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTranscription factorsKey transcription factorMaster metabolic regulatorIon channel subunitsGap junction proteinTranscriptional reprogrammingAMPK deletionProtein kinaseBiological functionsTranscriptional downregulationMetabolic regulatorChannel subunitsIon channelsAMPK expressionMetabolic stressAtrial fibrillationAMPKJunction proteinsElectrical excitabilityHomeostatic roleStructural remodelingConnexinsAtrial ion channelsRemodelingDownregulation
2021
Distinct Roles of Type I and Type III Interferons during a Native Murine β Coronavirus Lung Infection
Sharma L, Peng X, Qing H, Hilliard BK, Kim J, Swaminathan A, Tian J, Israni-Winger K, Zhang C, Habet V, Wang L, Gupta G, Tian X, Ma Y, Shin HJ, Kim SH, Kang MJ, Ishibe S, Young LH, Kotenko S, Compton S, Wilen CB, Wang A, Dela Cruz CS. Distinct Roles of Type I and Type III Interferons during a Native Murine β Coronavirus Lung Infection. Journal Of Virology 2021, 96: e01241-21. PMID: 34705554, PMCID: PMC8791255, DOI: 10.1128/jvi.01241-21.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType I interferonType III interferonsI interferonIII interferonsCoronavirus infectionInterferon deficiencyViral clearanceViral loadLung infectionType IHealthy young patientsImproved host survivalHost survivalRole of interferonMurine coronavirus infectionMajor health care threatViral burdenYounger patientsEarly diseaseIntranasal routeInterferon treatmentSublethal infectionEarly treatmentLethal infectionTissue injury
2019
Mitochondrial thioredoxin-2 maintains HCN4 expression and prevents oxidative stress-mediated sick sinus syndrome
Yang B, Huang Y, Zhang H, Huang Y, Zhou HJ, Young L, Xiao H, Min W. Mitochondrial thioredoxin-2 maintains HCN4 expression and prevents oxidative stress-mediated sick sinus syndrome. Journal Of Molecular And Cellular Cardiology 2019, 138: 291-303. PMID: 31751569, DOI: 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2019.10.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBradycardiaCardiomyopathy, DilatedEnhancer Elements, GeneticHistone DeacetylasesHyperpolarization-Activated Cyclic Nucleotide-Gated ChannelsMEF2 Transcription FactorsMice, KnockoutMitochondria, HeartModels, BiologicalOxidative StressPhenotypeProtein BindingReactive Oxygen SpeciesRNA, MessengerSick Sinus SyndromeSinoatrial NodeThioredoxinsConceptsSick sinus syndromeSinus syndromeHistone deacetylase 4Lower heart rateHeart rateHCN4 expressionConduction systemSinoatrial nodeNormal heart rateCardiac conduction systemHistone 3 acetylationMitochondrial oxidative stressSinus bradycardiaCardiac functionLox/SyndromeHeart rhythmMyosin heavy chainHistological analysisMiceDeletion miceOxidative stressWhole heartProtein levelsUnderlying mechanismCardiomyocyte d-dopachrome tautomerase protects against heart failure
Ma Y, Su KN, Pfau D, Rao VS, Wu X, Hu X, Leng L, Du X, Piecychna M, Bedi K, Campbell SG, Eichmann A, Testani JM, Margulies KB, Bucala R, Young LH. Cardiomyocyte d-dopachrome tautomerase protects against heart failure. JCI Insight 2019, 4: e128900. PMID: 31484822, PMCID: PMC6777911, DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.128900.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCalciumCardiomegalyCytokinesDisease Models, AnimalEchocardiographyGene DeletionGene ExpressionGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHeart FailureHumansIntramolecular OxidoreductasesMaleMAP Kinase Kinase KinasesMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMyocytes, CardiacRecombinant ProteinsSignal TransductionTranscriptomeVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AConceptsTransverse aortic constrictionHeart failureRecombinant DDTConnective tissue growth factor expressionTissue growth factor expressionMore interstitial fibrosisAdvanced heart failureCardiac pressure overloadExperimental heart failureCardiac contractile dysfunctionLittermate control miceSmad-2 activationGrowth factor expressionSarcoplasmic reticulum calcium ATPaseMacrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) familyReticulum calcium ATPasePulmonary edemaCardiac dilatationContractile dysfunctionControl miceInterstitial fibrosisPressure overloadAntifibrotic actionAortic constrictionLow VEGFGDF15 Is an Inflammation-Induced Central Mediator of Tissue Tolerance
Luan HH, Wang A, Hilliard B, Carvalho F, Rosen CE, Ahasic A, Herzog E, Kang I, Pisani MA, Yu S, Zhang C, Ring A, Young L, Medzhitov R. GDF15 Is an Inflammation-Induced Central Mediator of Tissue Tolerance. Cell 2019, 178: 1231-1244.e11. PMID: 31402172, PMCID: PMC6863354, DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2019.07.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsViral infectionTriglyceride metabolismImpaired cardiac functionRole of GDF15Differentiation factor 15Plasma triglyceride levelsSympathetic outflowInflammatory damageTriglyceride levelsCardiac functionInflammatory responseExogenous administrationProtective effectFactor 15GDF15Central mediatorTissue toleranceBody temperatureInfectionMetabolismSepsisInflammationAdministrationHormoneAngiotensin 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
2018
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor mediates metabolic dysfunction induced by atypical antipsychotic therapy
Cui D, Peng Y, Zhang C, Li Z, Su Y, Qi Y, Xing M, Li J, Kim GE, Su KN, Xu J, Wang M, Ding W, Piecychna M, Leng L, Hirasawa M, Jiang K, Young L, Xu Y, Qi D, Bucala R. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor mediates metabolic dysfunction induced by atypical antipsychotic therapy. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2018, 128: 4997-5007. PMID: 30295645, PMCID: PMC6205380, DOI: 10.1172/jci93090.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorAtypical antipsychotic therapyMIF expressionMigration inhibitory factorInsulin resistanceAntipsychotic therapyAtypical antipsychoticsMetabolic dysfunctionOlanzapine-induced insulin resistanceInhibitory factorDrug-naive schizophrenic patientsMetabolic side effectsPlasma lipid concentrationsAbnormal fat depositionAdverse metabolic sequelaeMIF concentrationsOlanzapine monotherapyMetabolic sequelaeOlanzapine administrationIntracerebroventricular injectionMIF antibodyFood intakeClinical utilitySchizophrenic patientsSide effects
2017
AMP-activated protein kinase and adenosine are both metabolic modulators that regulate chloride secretion in the shark rectal gland (Squalus acanthias)
Neuman RI, van Kalmthout JAM, Pfau DJ, Menendez DM, Young LH, Forrest JN. AMP-activated protein kinase and adenosine are both metabolic modulators that regulate chloride secretion in the shark rectal gland (Squalus acanthias). American Journal Of Physiology - Cell Physiology 2017, 314: c473-c482. PMID: 29351415, PMCID: PMC5966785, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00171.2017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdenosineAminoimidazole CarboxamideAMP-Activated Protein KinasesAnimalsCell HypoxiaChloridesCystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance RegulatorEnergy MetabolismEnzyme ActivationEnzyme ActivatorsFish ProteinsPerfusionPhosphorylationProtein SubunitsRibonucleotidesSalt GlandSecretory PathwaySqualus acanthiasTissue Culture TechniquesMIF 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
2016
PI3 kinase inhibition improves vascular malformations in mouse models of hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia
Ola R, Dubrac A, Han J, Zhang F, Fang JS, Larrivée B, Lee M, Urarte AA, Kraehling JR, Genet G, Hirschi KK, Sessa WC, Canals FV, Graupera M, Yan M, Young LH, Oh PS, Eichmann A. PI3 kinase inhibition improves vascular malformations in mouse models of hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia. Nature Communications 2016, 7: 13650. PMID: 27897192, PMCID: PMC5141347, DOI: 10.1038/ncomms13650.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivin Receptors, Type IActivin Receptors, Type IIAnimalsBone Morphogenetic ProteinsDisease Models, AnimalGene DeletionHuman Umbilical Vein Endothelial CellsHumansMiceModels, BiologicalNeovascularization, PathologicPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesPhosphoinositide-3 Kinase InhibitorsProtein Kinase InhibitorsRetinaSignal TransductionTelangiectasia, Hereditary HemorrhagicVascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2Vascular MalformationsConceptsHereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia type 2Activin receptor-like kinase 1Arteriovenous malformationsAVM formationAlk1 deletionPharmacological PI3K inhibitionExcessive angiogenesisSerine-threonine kinase receptorsBone morphogenetic protein 9PI3K pathway activationHereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasiaPI3-kinase inhibitionReceptor-like kinase 1PI3K/AktPI3K inhibitionVascular lesionsVascular malformationsGastrointestinal tractMouse modelProtein 9Type 2Kinase 1Retinal vesselsGenetic deletionALK1 genemiR-182 Modulates Myocardial Hypertrophic Response Induced by Angiogenesis in Heart
Li N, Hwangbo C, Jaba IM, Zhang J, Papangeli I, Han J, Mikush N, Larrivée B, Eichmann A, Chun HJ, Young LH, Tirziu D. miR-182 Modulates Myocardial Hypertrophic Response Induced by Angiogenesis in Heart. Scientific Reports 2016, 6: 21228. PMID: 26888314, PMCID: PMC4758045, DOI: 10.1038/srep21228.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCardiomegalyEndotheliumMechanistic Target of Rapamycin Complex 1Membrane ProteinsMiceMice, KnockoutMicroRNAsMultiprotein ComplexesMyocytes, CardiacNeovascularization, PathologicNitric OxideNitric Oxide Synthase Type IIIProteinsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktRGS ProteinsTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesUp-RegulationConceptsHypertrophic responseMiR-182Myocardial hypertrophyEndothelial-cardiomyocyte crosstalkLV pressure overloadEndothelium-derived NOPlacental growth factorMyocardial hypertrophic responseDevelopment of hypertrophyDegradation of regulatorsMiR-182 targetsHemodynamic demandsPressure overloadPlGF expressionBlood supplyParacrine actionCardiomyocyte hypertrophyMyocardial angiogenesisCardiac angiogenesisTreatment inhibitsHypertrophyAKT/mTORC1 pathwaysNovel targetAkt/Growth factor
2015
AMPK is critical for mitochondrial function during reperfusion after myocardial ischemia
Zaha VG, Qi D, Su KN, Palmeri M, Lee HY, Hu X, Wu X, Shulman GI, Rabinovitch PS, Russell RR, Young LH. AMPK is critical for mitochondrial function during reperfusion after myocardial ischemia. Journal Of Molecular And Cellular Cardiology 2015, 91: 104-113. PMID: 26746142, PMCID: PMC4839186, DOI: 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2015.12.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsApoptosisCatalaseGene Expression RegulationHydrogen PeroxideMAP Kinase Kinase 4MiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, TransgenicMitochondria, HeartMitochondrial Membrane Transport ProteinsMitochondrial Permeability Transition PoreMyocardial InfarctionMyocardial ReperfusionMyocardiumNecrosisProtein Kinase InhibitorsSignal TransductionTransgenesConceptsWild typeProtein kinase kinase 4Mitochondrial functionMitochondrial catalaseKinase-dead AMPKMitochondrial reactive oxygen productionStress-responsive kinaseMPTP openingC-Jun terminal kinaseInhibition of JNKPermeability transition pore openingMitochondrial permeability transition pore openingTransition pore openingAMPK inactivationResponsive kinaseTerminal kinaseCellular metabolismJNK activationMitochondrial integrityReactive oxygen productionTransgenic expressionCell survivalAMPKKinase 4KinaseLKB1 deletion causes early changes in atrial channel expression and electrophysiology prior to atrial fibrillation
Kim GE, Ross JL, Xie C, Su KN, Zaha VG, Wu X, Palmeri M, Ashraf M, Akar JG, Russell KS, Akar FG, Young LH. LKB1 deletion causes early changes in atrial channel expression and electrophysiology prior to atrial fibrillation. Cardiovascular Research 2015, 108: 197-208. PMID: 26378152, PMCID: PMC4571838, DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvv212.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLiver kinase B1Protein kinaseLKB1 deletionMetabolic regulator AMPAtrial fibrillationChannel expressionMHC-CreElectrophysiological functionKnockout mouse modelRelated kinasesLKB1 pathwayGene expressionPerpetuation of AFKinase B1Neonatal atrial myocytesΑMHC-CreKinasePostnatal day 1Patch-clamp recordingsAtrial growthWeeks of ageDeletionSodium current densityAction potential generationSpecific roleAMPK: 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.BooksConceptsIschemic heartAMPK activationEndoplasmic reticulum stressFatty acid metabolismCardioprotective strategiesContractile dysfunctionMyocardial infarctionMyocardial ischemiaPotential therapeutic applicationsVascular diseaseMyocardial necrosisPharmacological activationReticulum stressAcid metabolismProtein kinaseIschemiaMitochondrial functionEnergy sensorCellular metabolismSurvival mechanismCritical regulatorActivationHeartNovel mechanismTherapeutic applicationsAMPK and the Atrial Response to Metabolic Inhibition∗
Kim GE, Young LH. AMPK and the Atrial Response to Metabolic Inhibition∗. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2015, 66: 59-61. PMID: 26139059, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2015.04.054.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
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
2013
Urocortin 2 autocrine/paracrine and pharmacologic effects to activate AMP-activated protein kinase in the heart
Li J, Qi D, Cheng H, Hu X, Miller EJ, Wu X, Russell KS, Mikush N, Zhang J, Xiao L, Sherwin RS, Young LH. Urocortin 2 autocrine/paracrine and pharmacologic effects to activate AMP-activated protein kinase in the heart. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2013, 110: 16133-16138. PMID: 24043794, PMCID: PMC3791748, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1312775110.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcetyl-CoA CarboxylaseAMP-Activated Protein KinasesAnalysis of VarianceAnimalsAntibodies, NeutralizingCorticotropin-Releasing HormoneEnzyme ActivationImmunoblottingImmunohistochemistryMiceMyocardiumPeptide FragmentsPhosphorylationReceptors, Corticotropin-Releasing HormoneReperfusion InjurySignal TransductionUrocortinsConceptsIschemia/reperfusionIschemia/reperfusion injuryUCN2 treatmentReperfusion injuryContractile dysfunctionRegional ischemia/reperfusionAMPK activationHeart muscleIschemic AMPK activationAutocrine/paracrine pathwayCardiac contractile dysfunctionAutocrine/paracrine factorCorticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) familyIsolated heart muscleCRFR2 antagonistAcetyl-CoA carboxylase phosphorylationCardiac damageMyocardial injuryCRF receptorsPharmacologic effectsUrocortin 2ΕV1-2Activation of AMPParacrine pathwaysReperfusion