[HTML][HTML] Mitochondrial effects of common cardiovascular medications: the good, the bad and the mixed

AM Bețiu, L Noveanu, IM Hâncu, A Lascu… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Mitochondria are central organelles in the homeostasis of the cardiovascular system via the
integration of several physiological processes, such as ATP generation via oxidative …

[HTML][HTML] Control of aging by the renin–angiotensin system: a review of C. elegans, Drosophila, and mammals

BM Egan, A Scharf, F Pohl, K Kornfeld - Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The free-living, non-parasitic nematode Caenorhabditis elegans is a premier model
organism for the study of aging and longevity due to its short lifespan, powerful genetic tools …

[HTML][HTML] Perindopril improves cardiac function by enhancing the expression of SIRT3 and PGC-1α in a rat model of isoproterenol-induced cardiomyopathy

Z Zhu, H Li, W Chen, Y Cui, A Huang… - Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Mitochondrial biosynthesis regulated by the PGC-1α-NRF1-TFAM pathway is considered a
novel potential therapeutic target to treat heart failure (HF). Perindopril (PER) is an …

[HTML][HTML] The Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Lisinopril Mitigates Memory and Motor Deficits in a Drosophila Model of Alzheimer's Disease

J Thomas, H Smith, CA Smith, L Coward, G Gorman… - Pathophysiology, 2021 - mdpi.com
The use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEis) has been reported to reduce
symptoms of cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Yet, the protective …

[HTML][HTML] ACE and ACE2: insights from Drosophila and implications for COVID-19

P Herrera, RJ Cauchi - Heliyon, 2021 - cell.com
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and its homologue ACE2 are key regulators of the
renin-angiotensin system and thereby cardiovascular function through their zinc …

Effects of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury on plasma metabolomic profile during aging

C de Lucia, M Piedepalumbo, L Wang… - Aging …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background Heart disease is a frequent cause of hospitalization and mortality for elderly
patients. A common feature of both heart disease and aging itself is the involvement of …

Lisinopril Preserves Physical Resilience and Extends Life Span in a Genotype-Specific Manner in Drosophila melanogaster

MM Gabrawy, S Campbell, MA Carbone… - The Journals of …, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Physical resiliency declines with age and comorbid conditions. In humans, angiotensin-
converting enzyme (ACE) has been associated with attenuation of the decline in physical …

[HTML][HTML] Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor improves coronary collateral perfusion

K Li, V Kratzmann, M Dai, N Gatzke, P Rocic… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background We investigated the pleiotropic effects of an angiotensin receptor-neprilysin
inhibitor (ARNi) on collateral-dependent myocardial perfusion in a rat model of coronary …

[HTML][HTML] The Impact of the Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Lisinopril on Metabolic Rate in Drosophila melanogaster

D Vecchie', JM Wolter, J Perry… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Evidence suggests that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) may increase
metabolic rate by promoting thermogenesis, potentially through enhanced fat oxidation and …

[HTML][HTML] Corazonin Neurons Contribute to Dimorphic Ethanol Sedation Sensitivity in Drosophila melanogaster

A Oyeyinka, M Kansal, SM O'Sullivan… - Frontiers in Neural …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Exposure to alcohol has multiple effects on nervous system function, and organisms have
evolved mechanisms to optimally respond to the presence of ethanol. Sex differences in …