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Exosome-mediated effects of BRCA1 on cardiovascular artery disease

Hairui Yu1, Dong Wei1, Weiqian Liao2

  • 1Department of Preventive Medicine, Shenzhen Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, 518000, China.

Cell Biology and Toxicology
|March 13, 2025
PubMed

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BRCA1 in exosomes from M1 macrophages promotes coronary artery disease (CAD) by inducing cardiomyocyte apoptosis and affecting smooth muscle cells. This highlights a novel target for CAD treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Biology
  • Cellular and Molecular Medicine
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) atherosclerosis progression involves cardiomyocyte apoptosis and inflammation.
  • Macrophage-cardiomyocyte communication is significant in CAD patients.
  • BRCA1 is identified as a key apoptosis-related gene in CAD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of BRCA1 in M1 macrophage-derived exosomes (Exo) in CAD progression.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms by which BRCA1-Exo influence cardiomyocyte and smooth muscle cell behavior.
  • To identify potential therapeutic targets for CAD.

Main Methods:

  • Single-cell RNA-seq analysis to identify cell communication and key genes.
  • Differential gene expression and WGCNA to pinpoint BRCA1.
  • In vitro experiments with BRCA1-transfected M1 macrophages, isolated Exo, cardiomyocytes, and smooth muscle cells.
  • In vivo studies to assess CAD progression.

Main Results:

  • BRCA1-Exo from M1 macrophages induce cardiomyocyte apoptosis.
  • BRCA1-Exo alter smooth muscle cell behavior.
  • In vivo studies confirm BRCA1-Exo exacerbate CAD progression.
  • Significant macrophage-cardiomyocyte communication observed in CAD.

Conclusions:

  • Exosomes carrying BRCA1 from M1 macrophages contribute to CAD atherosclerosis progression.
  • BRCA1-Exo induce cardiomyocyte apoptosis and regulate smooth muscle cell behavior.
  • These findings suggest novel molecular targets for CAD treatment.

Keywords:
AtherosclerosisBRCA1Cardiomyocyte apoptosisCoronary artery diseaseExosomesSmooth muscle proliferation

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