Shock : molecular, cellular, and systemic pathobiological aspects and therapeutic approaches : the official journal the Shock Society, the European Shock Society, the Brazilian Shock Society, the International Federation of Shock Societies
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Ischemia can cause reversible or irreversible cell or tissue damage, and reperfusion after ischemia not only has no therapeutic effect but also aggravates cell damage. Notably, gut tissue is highly susceptible to ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury under many adverse health conditions. Intestinal IR (IIR) is an important pathophysiological process in critical clinical diseases. ⋯ This article reviews the pathogenesis of IR and the current treatment measures, and further points out that hyperbaric oxygen has a better effect in IR. We found that not only improved hypoxia but also regulated IR induced injury in a certain way. From the perspective of clinical application, these changes and the application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy have important implications for treatment, especially IIR.
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Cardiac fibrosis, characterized by excessive collagen accumulation in heart tissues, poses a significant clinical challenge in various heart diseases and complications. Although salvianolic acid A (Sal A) from Danshen ( Salvia miltiorrhiza ) has shown promise in the treatment of ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, and atherosclerosis, its effects on cardiac fibrosis remain unexplored. Our study investigated the efficacy of Sal A in reducing cardiac fibrosis and elucidated its underlying molecular mechanisms. ⋯ RNA sequencing revealed that Sal A counteracted Ang II-induced upregulation of Txnip, and subsequent experiments indicated that it acts through the inflammasome and ROS pathways. These findings establish the antifibrotic effects of Sal A, notably attenuated by Txnip overexpression, and highlight its significant role in modulating inflammation and oxidative stress pathways. This underscores the importance of further research on Sal A and similar compounds, especially regarding their effects on inflammation and oxidative stress, which are key factors in various cardiovascular diseases.
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Objective: Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) defend against acute infections. However, their overexpression causes organ failure during sepsis. Control of NET formation may improve the outcomes of patients with sepsis. ⋯ In neutrophils from young females, equol had no inhibitory effect on NET formation. Conclusions: Equol decreases lipopolysaccharide-induced NET formation in neutrophils from males via inhibition of PAD4 expression. Our findings provide a rationale for investigating a new therapeutic approach using equol to control neutrophil activity during sepsis.
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Myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI) is a vital risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Some circular RNAs have been identified as modulators of MIRI. However, the effects of circ-mitochondrial amidoxime reducing component 2 (circ-MARC2) in MIRI are unclear. ⋯ In addition, transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily M member 7 (TRPM7) was identified as the target gene of miR-335-5p. Overexpression of miR-335-5p relieved H/R-induced AC16 cell damage, whereas TRPM7 elevation abolished the effect. Circ-MARC2 knockdown was able to relieve H/R-induced AC16 cell injury through miR-335-5p/TRPM7 axis.
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Background: Both sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy and worsening of preexisting cardiac disease can contribute to circulatory shock in septic patients. The early use of pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) could play a pivotal role in the management of sepsis-associated cardiogenic shock. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of early invasive hemodynamic monitoring with PAC in patients with sepsis-associated cardiogenic shock. ⋯ The use of PAC was also associated with increased use of mechanical circulatory support in those with sepsis-associated cardiogenic shock (aOR = 12.26, 95% CI = 9.37-16.03, P < 0.001). For patients with sepsis-associated cardiogenic shock, the use of PAC after 2 days of admission was associated with significantly higher in-hospital mortality and decreased use of mechanical circulatory support. Conclusion: The use of pulmonary artery catheters in sepsis-associated cardiogenic shock was associated with significantly lower in-hospital mortality and increased use of mechanical circulatory supports in patients with sepsis-associated cardiogenic shock.