Epigenetic basis of diabetic vasculopathy

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Theja Bhamidipati1, Manishekhar Kumar2, Sumit S Verma2

  • 1Department of Vascular Surgery, Jefferson-Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, United States.

Frontiers in Endocrinology
|December 26, 2022
PubMed

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) leads to vascular issues, impacting nutrient delivery and causing organ dysfunction. Epigenetic changes like DNA methylation and histone modifications are key drivers of these T2DM-related vascular complications.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is linked to peripheral vascular disease, hindering nutrient transport to tissues.
  • Chronic hyperglycemia in T2DM affects the tissue epigenome, contributing to micro- and macrovascular complications.
  • These vascular issues can accelerate organ dysfunction and lead to complications like nonhealing diabetic ulcers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of epigenetic modifications in the development of vascular complications in T2DM.
  • To highlight the importance of understanding epigenetics for improved diagnosis and management of early vascular injuries in diabetes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on epigenetic mechanisms in T2DM vascular complications.
  • Analysis of studies investigating DNA methylation and histone modifications in relation to T2DM pathogenesis.

Main Results:

  • Epigenetic processes, including DNA methylation and histone modifications, are significantly involved in the pathogenesis of both microvascular and macrovascular complications of T2DM.
  • These epigenetic alterations can explain how chronic hyperglycemia impacts vascular health and contributes to disease progression.

Conclusions:

  • Epigenetic modifications are crucial in the development of vascular complications associated with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
  • Further research into these epigenetic mechanisms is essential for developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for T2DM vascular disease.
Keywords:
epigeneticsintravital 2-photon microscopymicroRNAtype 2 diabetes mellitusvasculopathy

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