Single-tailed heterocyclic carboxamide lipids for macrophage immune-modulation

KC Mei, RT Stiepel, E Bonacquisti, NE Jasiewicz… - Biomaterials …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
The discovery of new immune-modulating biomaterials is of significant value to immuno-
engineering and therapy development. Here, we discovered that single-tailed heterocyclic …

[HTML][HTML] Hypermethylation of the CTRP9 promoter region promotes Hcy induced VSMC lipid deposition and foam cell formation via negatively regulating ER stress

X Wang, X Ma, Y Zeng, L Xu, M Zhang - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
To provide a theoretical basis for the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis (As), the
current study aimed to investigate the mechanism underlying the effect of homocysteine …

AMPK activators suppress cholesterol accumulation in macrophages via suppression of the mTOR pathway

R Owaki, H Aoki, K Toriuchi, Y Inoue, H Hayashi… - Experimental Cell …, 2023 - Elsevier
Atherosclerosis is a persistent inflammatory state that contributes significantly to
cardiovascular disease, a primary cause of mortality worldwide. Enhanced lipid uptake by …

Scavenger receptor-AI targeted theranostic nanoparticles for regression of atherosclerotic plaques via ABCA1 modulation

Y Zhu, Y Xu, D Han, X Zhang, C Qin, J Liu… - … , Biology and Medicine, 2023 - Elsevier
ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) plays a crucial role in atherosclerotic
formation through mediated cholesterol efflux in macrophage-derived foam cells. In this …

[HTML][HTML] An anti-inflammatory Glyburide-loaded nanoghost for atherosclerosis therapy: A red blood cell based bio-mimetic strategy

Z Karami, M Akrami, J Mehrzad, M Esfandyari-Manesh… - Giant, 2023 - Elsevier
Inflammation control is becoming a critical strategy for atherosclerosis management,
because inflammation is involved in plaque progression. In this regard, a biomimetic …

Relationships of Liver X Receptor Antagonists and Atherosclerosis in Drinking Water from Six Chinese Major Cities

X Shen, Q Li, W Hu, M Yang, W An… - Environmental Science & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
While environmental factors have been considered contributors to atherosclerosis, it
remains unclear whether drinking water promotes foam cell formation, the initial event of …

Cardiovascular disrupting effects of bisphenols, phthalates, and parabens related to endothelial dysfunction: review of toxicological and pharmacological mechanisms

C Lemini, P Silveyra, M Segovia-Mendoza - Environmental Toxicology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. CVDs are
promoted by the accumulation of lipids and immune cells in the endothelial space resulting …

[HTML][HTML] The role of IFI16 in regulating PANoptosis and implication in heart diseases

X Chang, B Wang, Y Zhao, B Deng, P Liu… - Cell Death Discovery, 2024 - nature.com
Abstract Interferon Gamma Inducible Protein 16 (IFI16) belongs to the HIN-200 protein family
and is pivotal in immunological responses. Serving as a DNA sensor, IFI16 identifies viral …

High uric acid promotes atherosclerotic plaque instability by apoptosis targeted autophagy

W Liu, W Yu, D Xie, Q Wang, H Zhao, J Lv… - … of Atherosclerosis and …, 2023 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Aims: Acute rupture or erosion of unstable atherosclerotic plaques is a major cause of
adverse consequences of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, often leading to …

Regulation of Atherosclerosis by Toll‐Like Receptor 4 Induced by Serum Amyloid 1: A Systematic In Vitro Study

J Chen, G Liu, Y Hong, J Han, Z Yang… - BioMed Research …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of serum amyloid 1 (SAA1) on
activation of endothelial cells, formation of foam cells, platelet aggregation, and …