Chiara Mozzini1, Luciano Cominacini2, Ulisse Garbin2, Anna Maria Fratta Pasini2. 1. Department of Medicine, Section of Internal Medicine, University of Verona, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy. chiaramozzini@libero.it. 2. Department of Medicine, Section of Internal Medicine, University of Verona, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134, Verona, Italy.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This short review is intended primarily to summarize the understanding of the interrelated roles of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, oxidative stress and inflammation in cardiovascular diseases. RECENT FINDINGS: Insults interfering with ER function lead to the accumulation of unfolded and misfolded proteins in the ER. An excess of proteins folding in the ER is known as ER stress. This condition initiates the unfolded protein response (UPR). When the UPR fails to control the level of unfolded and misfolded proteins, ER-initiated apoptotic signalling is induced. Moreover, the role of the protective nuclear erythroid-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/antioxidant-related element (ARE) and the activation of the pro-inflammatory nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kB) are analysed. Authors summarize evidence that oxidative stress, inflammation and ER stress are closely entwined phenomena. They are involved in the pathogenesis of different cardiovascular diseases. Current literature data are presented, focusing on three topics of related pathologies: atherosclerotic plaque, coronary artery disease and diabetes. This review will provide a basic platform for study and application to several other conditions in which oxidative stress, ER stress and inflammation are key features. Future studies in this area may identify the most promising molecules to be investigated as common targets for cardiovascular diseases.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This short review is intended primarily to summarize the understanding of the interrelated roles of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, oxidative stress and inflammation in cardiovascular diseases. RECENT FINDINGS: Insults interfering with ER function lead to the accumulation of unfolded and misfolded proteins in the ER. An excess of proteins folding in the ER is known as ER stress. This condition initiates the unfolded protein response (UPR). When the UPR fails to control the level of unfolded and misfolded proteins, ER-initiated apoptotic signalling is induced. Moreover, the role of the protective nuclear erythroid-related factor 2 (Nrf2)/antioxidant-related element (ARE) and the activation of the pro-inflammatory nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kB) are analysed. Authors summarize evidence that oxidative stress, inflammation and ER stress are closely entwined phenomena. They are involved in the pathogenesis of different cardiovascular diseases. Current literature data are presented, focusing on three topics of related pathologies: atherosclerotic plaque, coronary artery disease and diabetes. This review will provide a basic platform for study and application to several other conditions in which oxidative stress, ER stress and inflammation are key features. Future studies in this area may identify the most promising molecules to be investigated as common targets for cardiovascular diseases.
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