scholarly journals Effect of hypercholesterolaemia on myocardial function, ischaemia-reperfusion injury and cardioprotection by preconditioning, postconditioning and remote conditioning

2017 ◽  
Vol 174 (12) ◽  
pp. 1555-1569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioanna Andreadou ◽  
Efstathios K Iliodromitis ◽  
Antigone Lazou ◽  
Anikó Görbe ◽  
Zoltán Giricz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Myocardial Function ◽  
Ischaemia Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Ischaemia Reperfusion ◽  
Remote Conditioning

scholarly journals The IL-2/Anti-IL-2 Complex Attenuates Cardiac Ischaemia-Reperfusion Injury Through Expansion of Regulatory T Cells

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 1810-1827 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junhui Xiao ◽  
Kunwu Yu ◽  
Ming Li ◽  
Chuanyin Xiong ◽  
Yuzhen Wei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Regulatory T Cells ◽  
Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Sham Group ◽  
Myocardial Function ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Inflammatory Factors ◽  
Ischaemia Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Ischaemia Reperfusion ◽  
Infarct Area

Background/Aims: Regulatory T cells (Tregs) can suppress immunologic damage in myocardial ischaemia/reperfusion injury (MIRI), however, the isolation and ex vivo expansion of these cells for clinical application remains challenging. Here, we investigated whether the IL-2/anti-IL-2 complex (IL-2C), a mediator of Treg expansion, can attenuate MIRI in mice. Methods: Myocardial I/R was surgically induced in male C57BL/6 mice, aged 8-10 weeks, that were randomly assigned to 1) sham group (Sham), 2) Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS), 3) IL-2-anti-IL-2 Ab complex (IL-2C), or 4) sham group, 5) PBS, 6) IL-2C after MIRI, or 7) IL-2C, 8) IL-2C+anti-CD25 mAbs, or 9) IL-2C; 10) IL-2C+anti-TGF-β1 mAbs, 11) IL-2C+anti-IL-10 mAbs. The following parameters were measured at different time points: infarct area, myocardial apoptosis, splenocytes, the inhibitory function of Tregs, and presence of inflammatory factors. In addition, immunohistochemistry analysis was performed. Results: We observed that Tregs were activated in response to MIRI. IL-2C administered before MIRI induced Treg expansion in both spleen and heart, attenuated Th1 and Th17 cell numbers, improved myocardial function, and attenuated both infiltration of inflammatory cells and apoptosis after MIRI. Furthermore, IL-2C administration reduced expression of inflammatory cytokines in the heart and attenuated proliferation of splenic cells. Depletion of Tregs with anti-CD25 mAb abrogated the beneficial effects of IL-2C. However, IL-2C–mediated myocardial protection was not dependent on either IL-10 or TGF-β. In addition, IL-2C administration after MIRI did not reduce infarct area, but did improve myocardial function slightly and reduced myocardial fibrosis. Conclusion: Our results demonstrate that IL-2C–induced Treg expansion attenuates MIRI and improves myocardial recovery in vivo, suggesting that IL-2C is a promising therapeutic target for myocardial IRI.

scholarly journals The role of gasotransmitters NO, H2S and CO in myocardial ischaemia/reperfusion injury and cardioprotection by preconditioning, postconditioning and remote conditioning

2014 ◽  
Vol 172 (6) ◽  
pp. 1587-1606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioanna Andreadou ◽  
Efstathios K Iliodromitis ◽  
Tienush Rassaf ◽  
Rainer Schulz ◽  
Andreas Papapetropoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Myocardial Ischaemia ◽  
Ischaemia Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Ischaemia Reperfusion ◽  
Remote Conditioning

Gene Silencing using siRNA for Preventing Liver Ischaemia-Reperfusion Injury

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (23) ◽  
pp. 2692-2700 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Susana Marinho ◽  
Paulo Marcelino ◽  
Helena Soares ◽  
Maria Luísa Corvo
Keyword(s):  
Gene Silencing ◽  
Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Major Complication ◽  
Ischaemia Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Small Interference Rna ◽  
Ischaemia Reperfusion ◽  
Promising Therapeutic Approach ◽  
Sirna Therapy

Background: Ischaemia-reperfusion injury (IRI), a major complication occurring during organ transplantation, involves an initial ischemia insult, due to loss of blood supply, followed by an inflammation-mediated reperfusion injury. A variety of molecular targets and pathways involved in liver IRI have been identified. Gene silencing through RNA interference (RNAi) by means of small interference RNA (siRNA) targeting mediators of IRI is a promising therapeutic approach. Objective: This study aims at reviewing the use of siRNAs as therapeutic agents to prevent IRI during liver transplantation. Method: We review the crucial choice of siRNA targets and the advantages and problems of the use of siRNAs. Results: We propose possible targets for siRNA therapy during liver IRI. Moreover, we discuss how drug delivery systems, namely liposomes, may improve siRNA therapy by increasing siRNA stability in vivo and avoiding siRNA off-target effects. Conclusion: siRNA therapeutic potential to preclude liver IRI can be improved by a better knowledge of what molecules to target and by using more efficient delivery strategies.

Pretreatment by Hyperoxia - A Tool to Reduce Ischaemia-Reperfusion Injury in the Myocardium

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inga Karu ◽  
Peeter Tahepold ◽  
Arno Ruusalepp ◽  
Joel Starkopf
Keyword(s):  
Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Ischaemia Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Ischaemia Reperfusion

scholarly journals Protective Effects of GYY4137 on Renal Ischaemia/Reperfusion Injury through Nrf2-Mediated Antioxidant Defence

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Hongmei Zhao ◽  
Yun Qiu ◽  
Yichen Wu ◽  
Hong Sun ◽  
Sumin Gao
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Nuclear Translocation ◽  
Organ Damage ◽  
Related Factor ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Ischaemia Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Renal Ischaemia ◽  
Ischaemia Reperfusion ◽  
Renal Histology

<b><i>Introduction/Aims:</i></b> Hydrogen sulfide (H<sub>2</sub>S) is considered to be the third most important endogenous gasotransmitter in organisms. GYY4137 is a long-acting donor for H<sub>2</sub>S, a gas transmitter that has been shown to prevent multi-organ damage in animal studies. We previously reported the effect of GYY4137 on cardiac ischaemia reperfusion injury (IRI) in diabetic mice. However, the role and mechanism of GYY4137 in renal IRI are poorly understood. The aims of this study were to determine whether GYY4137 can effectively alleviate the injury induced by renal ischaemia reperfusion and to explore its possible mechanism. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Mice received right nephrectomy and clipping of the left renal pedicle for 45 min. GYY4137 was administered by intraperitoneal injection for 2 consecutive days before the operation. The model of hypoxia/reoxygenation injury was established in HK-2 cells, which were pre-treated with or without GYY4137. Renal histology, function, apoptosis, and oxidative stress were measured. Western blot was used to measure the target ­protein after renal IRI. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The results indicated that GYY4137 had a clear protective effect on renal IRI as reflected by the attenuation of renal dysfunction, renal tubule injury, and apoptosis. Moreover, GYY4137 remarkably reduced renal IRI-induced oxidative stress. GYY4137 significantly elevated the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor-erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and the expression of antioxidant enzymes regulated by Nrf2, including SOD, HO-1, and NQO-1. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> GYY4137 alleviates ischaemia reperfusion-induced renal injury through activating the antioxidant effect mediated by Nrf2 signalling.

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