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Yi Luan1, Ying Luan2, Yuxue Jiao1
1Clinical Systems Biology Laboratories, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have been recognized as the leading cause of premature mortality and morbidity worldwide despite significant advances in therapeutics. Inflammation is a key factor in CVD progression. Once stress stimulates cells, they release cellular compartments known as damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs). Mitochondria can release mitochondrial DAMPs (mtDAMPs) to initiate an immune response when stimulated with cellular stress. Investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying the DAMPs that regulate CVD progression is crucial for improving CVDs. Herein, we discuss the composition and mechanism of DAMPs, the significance of mtDAMPs in cellular inflammation, the presence of mtDAMPs in different types of cells, and the main signaling pathways associated with mtDAMPs. Based on this, we determined the role of DAMPs in CVDs and the effects of mtDAMP intervention on CVD progression. By offering a fresh perspective and comprehensive insights into the molecular mechanisms of DAMPs, this review seeks to provide important theoretical foundations for developing drugs targeting CVDs.
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