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  • Cardiovascular Biology
  • Mitochondrial Biology
  • Endothelial Cell Function

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  • Mitochondrial A kinase anchoring proteins (mitoAKAPs), encoded by Akap1, regulate mitochondrial homeostasis and cell viability.
  • Mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to endothelial dysfunction, but the role of mitoAKAPs in the vasculature remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of mitoAKAPs in vascular function and endothelial cell (EC) behavior in vivo and in vitro.
  • To determine if mitoAKAP deficiency impacts neovascularization, vascular reactivity, and blood pressure.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of Akap1 knockout mice and wild-type littermates, including postischemic neovascularization, vascular function tests, and blood pressure measurements.
  • In vitro studies using primary aortic endothelial cells (ECs) from Akap1 knockout and wild-type mice to assess migration, proliferation, survival, and capillary-like network formation.
  • Evaluation of mitophagy, mitochondrial function, reactive oxygen species production, apoptosis, and Akt phosphorylation in ECs.

Main Results:

  • Akap1 knockout mice showed impaired blood flow recovery, reduced capillary density, and decreased Akt phosphorylation after ischemia.
  • Akap1 knockout ECs exhibited increased mitophagy, mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and apoptosis, with reduced network formation, migration, and proliferation.
  • Akap1 knockout mice displayed reduced vasorelaxation and elevated blood pressure, which were restored by Akt activation.

Conclusions:

  • MitoAKAPs play a critical role in regulating endothelial cell functions, including mitochondrial homeostasis, survival, and vascular integrity.
  • Mitochondria-dependent regulation of ECs by mitoAKAPs represents a potential therapeutic target for cardiovascular diseases associated with endothelial dysfunction.