CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL HYPERTENSION

Omentin-1 ameliorates pulmonary arterial hypertension by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress through AMPKα signaling
Deng X, Luo H, He J, Deng W and Wang D
Endothelial dysfunction of the pulmonary artery contributes to hypoxia-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Omentin-1, as a novel adipocytokine, plays an important protective role against cardiovascular diseases. However, the effect and underlying mechanisms of omentin-1 against PAH remain unclear.
advanced PAQR3 ubiquitination to ameliorate ferroptosis in diabetes nephropathy through the relieving of the interaction between PAQR3 and P110α pathway
Zhang W, Liu Y, Zhou J, Qiu T, Xie H and Pu Z
This study aimed to examine the impact of CA on DN and elucidate its underlying molecular mechanisms of inflammation.
SIRT5-mediated PRKAA2 succinylation ameliorates apoptosis of human placental trophoblasts in hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy
Ren F, Yang M, Liu G, Qi Y, Li A, Li J and Zheng L
Hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy (HDCP) is a serious clinical disorder syndrome during pregnancy. This study aims at finding novel targets for HDCP therapy.
Relationship between triglyceride-glucose index and new-onset hypertension in general population-a systemic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies
Yang C, Song Y and Wang P
The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is an alternative biomarker for insulin resistance that may be connected to incident hypertension. We performed the meta-analysis to clarify the connection between TyG index and new-onset hypertension in the general population.
A smartwatch sphygmomanometer-based model for predicting short-term new-onset hypertension in individuals with high-normal blood pressure: a cohort study
Liu Y, Lv Z, Zhou S, Fu Z, Wang Y, Yi L, Li X, Wang Y, Hu S, Zhou Z and Chen Y
The objective was to utilize a smartwatch sphygmomanometer to predict new-onset hypertension within a short-term follow-up among individuals with high-normal blood pressure (HNBP).
The association of schooling, sibling life situation, and dietary habits with the estimated 24-h urinary salt excretion and sodium-to-potassium ratio in 3-year-old children
Odani K, Yoshii K, Maruyama N, Takahata S, Kawazoe S, Miyawaki T and Higashi A
We examined the association of schooling, sibling life situation, and dietary habits with the estimated 24-h urinary salt excretion and the urinary sodium-to-potassium (Na/K) ratio in 3-year-old children.
Association between the triglyceride-glucose index and carotid artery plaque burden in patients with primary hypertension: A cross-sectional study
Liu S, Zhang H, Wu M, Zhou Z, Xiao Y, Wan Q, Lan Z and Rong C
Studies have shown an association between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and carotid artery plaque (CAP). However, the relationship between the TyG index and plaque burden in individuals with primary hypertension remains uncertain. Our study specifically aimed to explore this relationship among primary hypertension patients.
Chronic exercise improves renal AT and ETB receptor functions via modulating GRK4 expression in obese Zucker rats
Lu J, Li Z, Yang Y and Wei F
Physical activity has profound benefits on health, especially in patients with cardiovascular and metabolic disease. Exercise training can reduce oxidative stress, improve renal function, and thus lower blood pressure. However, the effect of exercise training on angiotensin II type 1 receptors (ATR) and endothelin subtype B receptors (ETBR)-mediated diuresis and natriuresis in obese Zucker rats is unclear.
Causal relationship between gut microbiota, plasma metabolites, inflammatory cytokines and abdominal aortic aneurysm: a Mendelian randomization study
Li C, Liu Z, Yang S, Li W, Liang B, Chen H, Ye Y, Wang F, Liu X, Jiang Y, Wu H, Peng Y and Meng Z
Complex interconnections are evident among gut microbiota, circulating metabolites, inflammatory cytokines, and the pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), with the causal dynamics yet to be comprehensively elucidated. The primary objective of this study was to elucidate the potential causal relationships involving gut microbiota-mediated plasma metabolites, inflammatory cytokines, and AAA.
Expression of TGF-β/Smad pathway-related indices in patients with isolated iliac artery aneurysms complicated with iliac arteriovenous fistula and their relationship with prognosis
Zhu Z, Yao Y, Shen G and Wang H
This study investigated the expression of TGF-β/Smad pathway-related indices in patients with isolated iliac artery aneurysms (IIAA) complicated with iliac arteriovenous fistula (IAVF) and their relationship with prognosis.
Analysis of the current status and associated risk factors of cognitive function in Tibetan hypertensive patients at various altitudes
Yin L, Zhang X, Zhang H, Li R, Zeng J, Dong K, Wang Y and Li X
This study aims to explore the current cognitive status and identify risk factors associated with cognitive function in Tibetan hypertensive patients living at various altitudes.
Irisin mitigates salt-sensitive hypertension via regulating renal AMPK-Rac1 pathway
Mao J, Zhang X, Wang C and Peng S
Irisin, as a myokine, plays a protective role against cardiovascular disease, including myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis and hypertension. However, whether irisin attenuates salt-sensitive hypertension and the related underlying mechanisms is unknown.
Gestational diabetes causes hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system and hypertension in adult mice offspring
Yang L, Zhu X, Zhu J, Hu Z, Wang C, Luo H and Bai X
Gestational diabetes can lead to increased blood pressure in offspring, accompanied by impaired renal sodium excretion function and vasoconstriction and diastole dysfunction. However, there are few studies on whether it is accompanied by increased sympathetic nerve activity.
Emodin ameliorates myocardial fibrosis in mice by inactivating the ROS/PI3K/Akt/mTOR axis
Huang W, Zhou P, Zou X, Liu Y, Zhou L and Zhang Y
Emodin is a traditional medicine that has been shown to exert anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects. Previous research has indicated that emodin can alleviate myocardial remodeling and inhibit myocardial hypertrophy and fibrosis. However, the mechanism by which emodin affects myocardial fibrosis (MF) has not yet been elucidated.
Inhibition of Th17 cell differentiation by aerobic exercise improves vasodilatation in diabetic mice
Liu X, Su Y, Liu J, Liu D and Yu C
Aortic endothelial diastolic dysfunction is an early complication of diabetes and the abnormal differentiation of Th17 cells is involved in the development of diabetes. However, the exact role of exercise on regulating the Th17 cells differentiation and the underlying molecular mechanisms remain to be elucidated in diabetic mice.
Association between CBS gene T833C, G919A and 844ins68 polymorphisms in the 8th exon region and coronary artery disease: a meta-analysis
Zhu Z, Geng Y, Ma L, Yao K, Chang R, Ma Y and Li J
Several studies indicate that the cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) gene T833C, G919A and 844ins68 polymorphisms in the 8th exon region may be correlated with coronary artery disease (CAD) susceptibility, but the results have been inconsistent and inconclusive. Thus, a meta-analysis was conducted to provide a comprehensive estimate of these associations.
The proliferation/migration ability mediated by CD151/PI3K/AKT pathway determines the therapeutic effect of hUC-MSCs transplantation on rheumatoid arthritis
Xia X, Shen P, Yang G, Yao M, Wu X, Lyu L, He Y, Li Z, Wang W, Yang Y, Ao X, Xia C, Chen Z and Xu X
To elucidate the underlying mechanism by which the proliferation and migration abilities of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) determine their therapeutic efficacy in rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
Causal relationship between iron status and preeclampsia-eclampsia: a Mendelian randomization analysis
Yang X, Wei J, Sun L, Zhong Q, Zhai X, Chen Y, Luo S, Tang C and Wang L
Preeclampsia/eclampsia is a severe pregnancy-related disorder associated with hypertension and organ damage. While observational studies have suggested a link between maternal iron status and preeclampsia/eclampsia, the causal relationship remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic causality between iron status and preeclampsia/eclampsia using large-scale genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary data and Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis.
FGF21 attenuates salt-sensitive hypertension via regulating HNF4α/ACE2 axis in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus of mice
Xu W, Gao X, Luo H and Chen Y
Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) has a protective effect against cardiovascular disease. However, the role of FGF21 in hypertension remains elusive.
Exploration and validation of signature genes and immune associations in septic cardiomyopathy
Zhao Z, Wang X, Tan F, Liu H, Chen W, Wang J, Deng S and Du J
An early and accurate diagnosis of septic cardiomyopathy is vital for improving the overall prognosis of sepsis. In our research, we aimed to identify signature genes and their immune connections in septic cardiomyopathy. By analyzing the mouse myocardial transcriptome from sepsis induced by cecum ligation and puncture (CLP), we identified four distinct k-means clusters. Further analysis of human myocardial datasets using Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis (WGCNA) revealed a strong correlation between the MEturquoise module and septic cardiomyopathy (cor = 0.79,  < .001). Through the application of Cytoscape plug-in MCODE and comprehensive analysis, we pinpointed two signature genes, THBS1 and TIMP1. These genes demonstrated significant involvement in immune cell infiltration, as detected by CIBERSORT, and displayed promising prognostic potential as validated by external datasets. Our experimental validation confirmed the up-regulation of both THBS1 and TIMP1 in septic murine hearts, underscoring their positive association with septic cardiomyopathy.
Uric acid mediates kidney tubular inflammation through the LDHA/ROS/NLRP3 pathway
Ouyang J, Wang H, Gan Y and Huang J
Hyperuricemia (HUA) is an important factor leading to chronic kidney disease (CKD). The kidney tubular inflammatory response is activated in HUA. This study aimed to investigate whether lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA) is involved in mediating uric acid-induced kidney tubular inflammatory response.