2022
Antagonism of miR-148a attenuates atherosclerosis progression in APOB TG Apobec -/- Ldlr +/- mice: A brief report
Rotllan N, Zhang X, Canfrán-Duque A, Goedeke L, Griñán R, Ramírez CM, Suárez Y, Fernández-Hernando C. Antagonism of miR-148a attenuates atherosclerosis progression in APOB TG Apobec -/- Ldlr +/- mice: A brief report. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 2022, 153: 113419. PMID: 36076541, PMCID: PMC11140622, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113419.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgression of atherosclerosisMiR-148aLipoprotein cholesterolAtherosclerotic lesionsHigh-density lipoprotein cholesterolLow-density lipoprotein cholesterolAnti-inflammatory effectsAnti-inflammatory genesMacrophage cholesterol effluxWestern-style dietMiR-148a levelsHepatic gene expressionMurine primary macrophagesAntiatherogenic effectsAtherosclerosis progressionInflammatory responseTherapeutic silencingLipoprotein metabolismPlaque stabilityCholesterol effluxPrimary macrophagesPlaque sizeCholesterol homeostasisLesionsMRNA levels
2021
MMAB promotes negative feedback control of cholesterol homeostasis
Goedeke L, Canfrán-Duque A, Rotllan N, Chaube B, Thompson BM, Lee RG, Cline GW, McDonald JG, Shulman GI, Lasunción MA, Suárez Y, Fernández-Hernando C. MMAB promotes negative feedback control of cholesterol homeostasis. Nature Communications 2021, 12: 6448. PMID: 34750386, PMCID: PMC8575900, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-26787-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlkyl and Aryl TransferasesAnimalsCell Line, TumorCholesterolCholesterol, LDLFeedback, PhysiologicalGene Expression ProfilingHeLa CellsHep G2 CellsHomeostasisHumansHydroxymethylglutaryl CoA ReductasesLiverMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutPromoter Regions, GeneticReceptors, LDLRNA InterferenceSterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein 2ConceptsCholesterol biosynthesisCholesterol homeostasisMouse hepatic cell lineIntegrative genomic strategyIntricate regulatory networkMaster transcriptional regulatorCellular cholesterol levelsHMGCR activityLDL-cholesterol uptakeCholesterol levelsHuman hepatic cellsSterol contentGenomic strategiesTranscriptional regulatorsRegulatory networksIntracellular cholesterol levelsGene expressionUnexpected roleHepatic cell linesBiosynthesisMMABIntracellular levelsCell linesHomeostasisExpression of SREBP2
2020
Cav-1 (Caveolin-1) Deficiency Increases Autophagy in the Endothelium and Attenuates Vascular Inflammation and Atherosclerosis
Zhang X, Ramírez CM, Aryal B, Madrigal-Matute J, Liu X, Diaz A, Torrecilla-Parra M, Suárez Y, Cuervo AM, Sessa WC, Fernández-Hernando C. Cav-1 (Caveolin-1) Deficiency Increases Autophagy in the Endothelium and Attenuates Vascular Inflammation and Atherosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis And Vascular Biology 2020, 40: 1510-1522. PMID: 32349535, PMCID: PMC7253189, DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.120.314291.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCav-1 deficiencyCav-1-deficient miceCav-1Autophagic fluxCholesterol-rich membrane domainsCav-1 interactsATG5-ATG12 complexEndothelial Cav-1 expressionRegulation of autophagyNovel molecular mechanismExtracellular matrix remodelingAutophagosome componentsMembrane domainsLipid raftsAutophagosome formationPlasma membraneCav-1 expressionMolecular mechanismsLDL transcytosisCellular localizationImportant regulatorAutophagyAutophagy contributesRelevant regulatorMatrix remodeling
2019
Specific Disruption of Abca1 Targeting Largely Mimics the Effects of miR-33 Knockout on Macrophage Cholesterol Efflux and Atherosclerotic Plaque Development
Price NL, Rotllan N, Zhang X, Canfrán-Duque A, Nottoli T, Suarez Y, Fernández-Hernando C. Specific Disruption of Abca1 Targeting Largely Mimics the Effects of miR-33 Knockout on Macrophage Cholesterol Efflux and Atherosclerotic Plaque Development. Circulation Research 2019, 124: 874-880. PMID: 30707082, PMCID: PMC6417928, DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.118.314415.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMacrophage cholesterol effluxAtherosclerotic plaque formationCholesterol effluxMiR-33Proatherogenic effectsABCA1 expressionBone marrowDeficient animalsPlaque formationMiR-33-deficient miceHigh-fat diet feedingHepatic ABCA1 expressionAtherosclerotic plaque burdenFat diet feedingDevelopment of obesityNovel mouse modelAtherosclerotic plaque developmentFoam cell formationPlaque burdenDeficient miceDiet feedingMetabolic dysfunctionSpecific disruptionMouse modelKnockout mice
2017
Genetic Dissection of the Impact of miR-33a and miR-33b during the Progression of Atherosclerosis
Price NL, Rotllan N, Canfrán-Duque A, Zhang X, Pati P, Arias N, Moen J, Mayr M, Ford DA, Baldán Á, Suárez Y, Fernández-Hernando C. Genetic Dissection of the Impact of miR-33a and miR-33b during the Progression of Atherosclerosis. Cell Reports 2017, 21: 1317-1330. PMID: 29091769, PMCID: PMC5687841, DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2017.10.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAortaAtherosclerosisATP Binding Cassette Transporter 1Blood GlucoseCells, CulturedCholesterolCholesterol, HDLDisease ProgressionGene Regulatory NetworksMacrophages, PeritonealMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMicroRNAsMitochondrial Trifunctional Protein, beta SubunitMyocardiumReceptors, LDLConceptsPlaque burdenMiR-33MiR-33-deficient miceReduced plaque burdenProgression of atherosclerosisPro-atherogenic effectsMacrophage cholesterol effluxDecreases lipid accumulationTreatment of atherosclerosisMacrophage-specific lossMiR-33 deficiencyPromotes obesityHDL levelsInsulin resistancePlaque macrophagesProtective effectHyperlipidemic conditionsCholesterol effluxPlaque developmentLipid metabolismAtherosclerosisLipid accumulationHDL biogenesisPromising targetMacrophages
2015
miR-27b inhibits LDLR and ABCA1 expression but does not influence plasma and hepatic lipid levels in mice
Goedeke L, Rotllan N, Ramírez CM, Aranda JF, Canfrán-Duque A, Araldi E, Fernández-Hernando A, Langhi C, de Cabo R, Baldán Á, Suárez Y, Fernández-Hernando C. miR-27b inhibits LDLR and ABCA1 expression but does not influence plasma and hepatic lipid levels in mice. Atherosclerosis 2015, 243: 499-509. PMID: 26520906, PMCID: PMC4975922, DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2015.09.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords3' Untranslated RegionsAdaptor Proteins, Signal TransducingAnimalsATP Binding Cassette Transporter 1BiomarkersChlorocebus aethiopsCholesterolComputational BiologyCOS CellsDatabases, GeneticDiet, High-FatGene Expression RegulationGene Regulatory NetworksHep G2 CellsHumansLiverMacaca mulattaMaleMice, Inbred C57BLMicroRNAsReceptors, LDLTime FactorsTransfectionTriglyceridesConceptsWild-type miceHepatic lipid levelsMiR-27b expressionLipid levelsHepatic lipidsABCA1 expressionMiR-27bWeeks of treatmentExpression of ABCA1Potential therapeutic targetABCA1 protein levelsCellular cholesterol effluxMiR-27b functionsMiR-27b overexpressionMouse hepatic cellsHepatic LDLRHepatic ABCA1Human hepatic Huh7 cellsHepatic cholesterolWestern dietCardiovascular diseaseTherapeutic administrationLDLR expressionTreatment groupsCholesterol effluxNeuregulin-activated ERBB4 induces the SREBP-2 cholesterol biosynthetic pathway and increases low-density lipoprotein uptake
Haskins JW, Zhang S, Means RE, Kelleher JK, Cline GW, Canfrán-Duque A, Suárez Y, Stern DF. Neuregulin-activated ERBB4 induces the SREBP-2 cholesterol biosynthetic pathway and increases low-density lipoprotein uptake. Science Signaling 2015, 8: ra111. PMID: 26535009, PMCID: PMC4666504, DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.aac5124.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCell Line, TumorCholesterolFemaleHumansHydroxymethylglutaryl CoA ReductasesLipoproteins, LDLMechanistic Target of Rapamycin Complex 1Multiprotein ComplexesNeuregulin-1Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktReceptor, ErbB-4Receptors, LDLSterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein 2TOR Serine-Threonine KinasesConceptsIntracellular domainEGFR family membersLow-density lipoprotein uptakeCholesterol biosynthesisSREBP target genesRapamycin complex 1ErbB4 intracellular domainSite-1 proteaseCholesterol biosynthesis genesSoluble intracellular domainCholesterol biosynthetic pathwayActivation of ErbB4Mammary epithelial cellsInhibition of AktSterol regulatory elementBiosynthesis genesLipoprotein uptakeRegulatory elementsBiosynthetic pathwayTarget genesDevelopmental processesMetabolic remodelingMature formNeuregulin-1Cellular membranesMicroRNA-148a regulates LDL receptor and ABCA1 expression to control circulating lipoprotein levels
Goedeke L, Rotllan N, Canfrán-Duque A, Aranda JF, Ramírez CM, Araldi E, Lin CS, Anderson NN, Wagschal A, de Cabo R, Horton JD, Lasunción MA, Näär AM, Suárez Y, Fernández-Hernando C. MicroRNA-148a regulates LDL receptor and ABCA1 expression to control circulating lipoprotein levels. Nature Medicine 2015, 21: 1280-1289. PMID: 26437365, PMCID: PMC4711995, DOI: 10.1038/nm.3949.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsATP Binding Cassette Transporter 1Cholesterol, HDLCholesterol, LDLGene Expression RegulationHep G2 CellsHepatocytesHigh-Throughput Screening AssaysHumansLiverMiceMicroRNAsReceptors, LDLRNA Processing, Post-TranscriptionalSignal TransductionSterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein 1
2014
Hematopoietic Akt2 deficiency attenuates the progression of atherosclerosis
Rodlan N, Chamorro‐Jorganes A, Araldi E, Wanschel AC, Aryal B, Aranda JF, Goedeke L, Salerno AG, Ramírez CM, Sessa WC, Suárez Y, Fernández‐Hernando C. Hematopoietic Akt2 deficiency attenuates the progression of atherosclerosis. The FASEB Journal 2014, 29: 597-610. PMID: 25392271, PMCID: PMC4314230, DOI: 10.1096/fj.14-262097.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAtherosclerosisBlood GlucoseBone Marrow CellsBone Marrow TransplantationCell MovementCholesterolCytokinesDisease ProgressionInflammationInsulinLeukocytesLipidsLipoproteins, LDLMacrophagesMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMicroscopy, ConfocalMicroscopy, FluorescencePlaque, AtheroscleroticProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktReceptors, LDLConceptsProgression of atherosclerosisSerine-threonine protein kinaseBone marrow cellsAkt2-deficient miceInsulin-responsive tissuesWild-type bone marrow cellsProtein kinaseMarrow cellsAkt2 deficiencyAkt2Higher plasma lipidsWild-type miceMice resultsProatherogenic cytokinesObese subjectsPlasma lipidsProinflammatory cytokinesInsulin resistanceInflammatory responseGlucose levelsAtherosclerotic plaquesCholesterol metabolismAtherosclerosisMacrophage migrationMarked reduction
2011
Antagonism of miR-33 in mice promotes reverse cholesterol transport and regression of atherosclerosis
Rayner KJ, Sheedy FJ, Esau CC, Hussain FN, Temel RE, Parathath S, van Gils JM, Rayner AJ, Chang AN, Suarez Y, Fernandez-Hernando C, Fisher EA, Moore KJ. Antagonism of miR-33 in mice promotes reverse cholesterol transport and regression of atherosclerosis. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2011, 121: 2921-2931. PMID: 21646721, PMCID: PMC3223840, DOI: 10.1172/jci57275.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsABC transporter A1HDL levelsRegression of atherosclerosisCholesterol transportMiR-33MiR-33 inhibitionAtherosclerotic vascular diseasePlasma HDL levelsInflammatory gene expressionReverse cholesterol transportABCA1 levelsAtherosclerosis regressionVascular diseasePlaque macrophagesPlaque stabilityABCA1 expressionAtherosclerotic plaquesMice promotesProtective roleLipid metabolismLDL receptorClinical therapyPlaque sizeAtherosclerosisSREBF2 gene
2004
Synergistic upregulation of low-density lipoprotein receptor activity by tamoxifen and lovastatin
Suárez Y, Fernández C, Gómez-Coronado D, Ferruelo AJ, Dávalos A, Martínez-Botas J, Lasunción MA. Synergistic upregulation of low-density lipoprotein receptor activity by tamoxifen and lovastatin. Cardiovascular Research 2004, 64: 346-355. PMID: 15485695, DOI: 10.1016/j.cardiores.2004.06.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLDL receptor activityLow-density lipoproteinReceptor activityLow density lipoprotein receptor activityPlasma LDL cholesterol levelsLDL cholesterol levelsLipoprotein receptor activityEstrogen receptor modulatorsBreast cancer therapyReceptor mRNA levelsLDL receptor mRNA levelsLDL receptor expressionCholesterol-lowering activityDose-dependent mannerHigh LDL concentrationsHypolipidemic effectsMOLT-4 cellsCholesterol levelsReceptor expressionReceptor modulatorsEstrogen receptorTamoxifenLDL concentrationLDL uptakeLDL receptor
2002
A double mutant [N543H+2393del9] allele in the LDL receptor gene in familial hypercholesterolemia: effect on plasma cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease
Castillo S, Reyes G, Tejedor D, Mozas P, Suarez Y, Lasuncion M, Cenarro A, Civeira F, Alonso R, Mata P, Pocovi M, Group of FH O. A double mutant [N543H+2393del9] allele in the LDL receptor gene in familial hypercholesterolemia: effect on plasma cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease. Human Mutation 2002, 20: 477-477. PMID: 12442279, DOI: 10.1002/humu.9087.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDouble mutant alleleLDL receptor geneFamilial hypercholesterolemiaHomozygous patientsReceptor geneSpanish FH patientsCholesterol-lowering treatmentLDL cholesterol reductionPlasma cholesterol levelsAbility of LDLMitogen-stimulated lymphocytesCholesterol levelsCholesterol reductionFH patientsCardiovascular diseasePatientsHomozygous FHHeterozygous patientsUnrelated patientsCytometric analysisHypercholesterolemiaLDL bindingDefective LDL bindingCell proliferationGenetic disorders
1999
Impact of different low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor mutations on the ability of LDL to support lymphocyte proliferation
Martínez-Botas J, Suárez Y, Reshef A, Carrero P, Ortega H, Gómez-Coronado D, Teruel J, Leitersdorf E, Lasunción M. Impact of different low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor mutations on the ability of LDL to support lymphocyte proliferation. Metabolism 1999, 48: 834-839. PMID: 10421221, DOI: 10.1016/s0026-0495(99)90214-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-density lipoproteinAbility of LDLFamilial hypercholesterolemiaReceptor mutationsLow-density lipoprotein receptor mutationNormal low density lipoproteinHomozygous familial hypercholesterolemiaDifferent LDL receptor mutationsEndogenous cholesterol synthesisLDL receptor mutationsMitogen-stimulated lymphocytesLymphocyte proliferationPeripheral lymphocytesLDL particlesLymphocytesMitogenic effectCytometric analysisCholesterol synthesisLDL bindingCase 2Case 1Similar extentCompound heterozygotesDefective internalizationDifferent phenotypes