SMOC2 plays a role in heart failure via regulating TGF-β1/Smad3 pathway-mediated autophagy

Abstract: Heart failure (HF) is a major global cause of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to elucidate the role of secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine-related modular calcium-binding protein 2 (SMOC2) in HF development and its underlying mechanism. Using a rat HF model, SMOC2 expression was examined and then knocked down via transfection to assess its impact on cardiac function and damage. The study also evaluated the effects of SMOC2 knockdown on autophagy-related molecules and the transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1)/SMAD family member 3 (Smad3) signaling pathway. Intraperitoneal injection of the TGF-β agonist (SRI-011381) into the HF rat model was performed to explore the SMOC2-TGF-β1/Smad3 pathway relationship. SMOC2 expression was elevated in HF rats, while its downregulation improved cardiac function and damage. SMOC2 knockdown reversed alterations in the LC3-II/I ratio, Beclin-1, and p62 levels in HF rats. Through transmission electron microscope, we observed that SMOC2 knockdown restored autophagosome levels. Furthermore, SMOC2 downregulation inhibited the TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling pathway, which was counteracted by SRI-011381. In conclusion, SMOC2 knockdown inhibits HF development by modulating TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling-mediated autophagy, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target for HF.

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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
SMOC2 plays a role in heart failure via regulating TGF-β1/Smad3 pathway-mediated autophagy ; volume:18 ; number:1 ; year:2023 ; extent:12
Open medicine ; 18, Heft 1 (2023) (gesamt 12)

Creator
Ren, Yu
Wu, Yun
He, Wenshuai
Tian, Yingjie
Zhao, Xingsheng

DOI
10.1515/med-2023-0752
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023071214085992172653
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Ren, Yu
  • Wu, Yun
  • He, Wenshuai
  • Tian, Yingjie
  • Zhao, Xingsheng

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