2025
An atypical atherogenic chemokine that promotes advanced atherosclerosis and hepatic lipogenesis
El Bounkari O, Zan C, Yang B, Ebert S, Wagner J, Bugar E, Kramer N, Bourilhon P, Kontos C, Zarwel M, Sinitski D, Milic J, Jansen Y, Kempf W, Sachs N, Maegdefessel L, Ji H, Gokce O, Riols F, Haid M, Gerra S, Hoffmann A, Brandhofer M, Avdic M, Bucala R, Megens R, Willemsen N, Messerer D, Schulz C, Bartelt A, Harm T, Rath D, Döring Y, Gawaz M, Weber C, Kapurniotu A, Bernhagen J. An atypical atherogenic chemokine that promotes advanced atherosclerosis and hepatic lipogenesis. Nature Communications 2025, 16: 2297. PMID: 40055309, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-57540-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsApoE-/- miceHyperlipidemic apoE-/- miceCoronary artery diseaseDecreased plasma lipid levelsPlasma lipid levelsHepatic lipid accumulationAtherogenic chemokinesFoam-cell formationFLIM-FRET microscopyArtery diseasePlasma concentrationsVascular inflammationInflammatory conditionsMetabolic dysfunctionAtherosclerotic patientsLipid accumulationAdvanced atherosclerosisMyocardial infarctionLipid levelsSuppressed hepatic lipid accumulationAdvanced atherogenesisCarotid plaquesDisease severityIschemic strokeChemokines
2023
Overexpression of NgBR inhibits high-fat diet–induced atherosclerosis in ApoE-deficiency mice
Gong K, Wang M, Wang D, Gao Y, Ma L, Yang X, Zhu X, Chen S, Zhang M, Li H, Chen Y, Hu W, Miao Q, Iwakiri Y, Liao C, Duan Y, Han J. Overexpression of NgBR inhibits high-fat diet–induced atherosclerosis in ApoE-deficiency mice. Hepatology Communications 2023, 7: e0048. PMID: 36996002, PMCID: PMC10069848, DOI: 10.1097/hc9.0000000000000048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNgBR overexpressionScavenger receptor type BIHigh-fat diet-induced atherosclerosisApolipoprotein E deficient miceApoE deficiency miceApoE-/- miceDiet-induced atherosclerosisHigh-fat dietLevels of cholesterolBile acid synthesisCholesterol synthesis genesInflammatory factorsVascular inflammationProtein kinase αSinus lesionsHepatic steatosisAortic rootRisk factorsDeficient miceAtherosclerosis treatmentFree fatty acidsCholesterol metabolismAtherosclerosisAcid synthesisAAV injection
2022
Nicotine dose-dependent epigenomic-wide DNA methylation changes in the mice with long-term electronic cigarette exposure.
Peng G, Xi Y, Bellini C, Pham K, Zhuang ZW, Yan Q, Jia M, Wang G, Lu L, Tang MS, Zhao H, Wang H. Nicotine dose-dependent epigenomic-wide DNA methylation changes in the mice with long-term electronic cigarette exposure. American Journal Of Cancer Research 2022, 12: 3679-3692. PMID: 36119846, PMCID: PMC9442002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchElectronic cigarette exposureCigarette exposureMale ApoE-/- miceApoE-/- miceCytokine mRNA expressionPoor health outcomesWhite blood cellsElectronic cigarette useDose-dependent mannerE-cigarette aerosolAerosol inhalationCigarette smokingActivation of MAPKHigher nicotine concentrationsMAPK pathway activationCell-damaging effectsCpG sitesHealth outcomesCigarette useMRNA expressionNicotine concentrationsPathway activationSignificant CpG sitesBlood cellsSignificant alterations
2020
Lactobacillus Mucosae Strain Promoted by a High-Fiber Diet in Genetic Obese Child Alleviates Lipid Metabolism and Modifies Gut Microbiota in ApoE-/- Mice on a Western Diet
Jiang T, Wu H, Yang X, Li Y, Zhang Z, Chen F, Zhao L, Zhang C. Lactobacillus Mucosae Strain Promoted by a High-Fiber Diet in Genetic Obese Child Alleviates Lipid Metabolism and Modifies Gut Microbiota in ApoE-/- Mice on a Western Diet. Microorganisms 2020, 8: 1225. PMID: 32806628, PMCID: PMC7464838, DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms8081225.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWestern dietHigh-fiber dietGut microbiotaApoE-/- miceModifies gut microbiotaTreatment of hyperlipidemiaSevere lipid accumulationGut microbiota structureProbiotic candidate strainSupplementation of probioticsNext-generation probioticsMetabolic endotoxemiaAortic sinusHuman-derived strainsHyperlipidemiaTherapeutic methodsLipid metabolismAtherosclerosisLipid accumulationMiceSelection of candidatesApoEMicrobiota structureDietProbiotics
2011
Genetic deletion of chemokine receptor Ccr6 decreases atherogenesis in ApoE-deficient mice (117.2)
Wan W, Lim J, Lionakis M, Rivollier A, McDermott D, Kelsall B, Farber J, Murphy P. Genetic deletion of chemokine receptor Ccr6 decreases atherogenesis in ApoE-deficient mice (117.2). The Journal Of Immunology 2011, 186: 117.2-117.2. DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.186.supp.117.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchApoE-deficient miceCCR6-/- miceChemokine receptor CCR6Mice in vivoAtherosclerotic lesion areaApolipoprotein E-deficientApoE-/- miceReceptor CCR6Inflammatory monocytesLigand CCL20Monocyte functionCCR6Macrophage contentMonocyte levelsGenetic deletionPrimary monocytesLesional macrophagesWeeks of ageMouse monocytesMonocytesE deficiencyCCL20MiceMonocyte migrationCirculating blood
2007
Plasma insulin levels predict the development of atherosclerosis when IRS2 deficiency is combined with severe hypercholesterolemia in apolipoprotein E-null mice.
Gonzalez-Navarro H, Vila-Caballer M, Pastor M, Vinue A, White M, Burks D, Andres V. Plasma insulin levels predict the development of atherosclerosis when IRS2 deficiency is combined with severe hypercholesterolemia in apolipoprotein E-null mice. Frontiers In Bioscience-Landmark 2007, 12: 2291-8. PMID: 17127239, DOI: 10.2741/2231.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsApolipoproteins EAtherosclerosisBlood GlucoseDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diabetic AngiopathiesFemaleHypercholesterolemiaInsulinInsulin Receptor Substrate ProteinsIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsLipidsMacrophagesMaleMiceMice, KnockoutMuscle, Smooth, VascularPhosphoproteinsConceptsInsulin receptor substrate 2ApoE-/- miceDevelopment of atherosclerosisIrs2-/- miceSevere hypercholesterolemiaInsulin levelsType 2 diabetic patientsAtherosclerotic lesion burdenPre-diabetic patientsPlasma insulin levelsFat-fed miceAbsence of hyperglycaemiaDefective insulin signalingDiabetic patientsLesion burdenClinical manifestationsInsulin resistanceModerate hypercholesterolemiaApolipoprotein EGlucose levelsAtherosclerotic lesionsAtherosclerosisHypercholesterolemiaNull miceImportant modulator
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