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ArticleGenes & genomics2025

The GPR4 antagonist NE 52-QQ57 prevents ox-LDL-induced cellular senescence by promoting the expression of SIRT1.

Wei Luo, Jiming Zhou, Feng Liang, Xianghui Chou, Zhengliang Peng, Weihua Tan, Ziying Yu, Huan Wan

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Wei LuoDepartment of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, No. 69, Chuanshan Road, Shigu District, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.
Jiming ZhouDepartment of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, No. 69, Chuanshan Road, Shigu District, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.
Feng LiangDepartment of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.
Xianghui ChouDepartment of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, No. 69, Chuanshan Road, Shigu District, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.
Zhengliang PengDepartment of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.
Weihua TanDepartment of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.
Ziying YuDepartment of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.
Huan WanDepartment of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, No. 69, Chuanshan Road, Shigu District, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China. wanhuan2023wh@163.com.

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Health and Family Planning Commission of Hunan Province B202303017063Health Commission of Hunan Province 2021JJ30619Health Commission of Hunan Province 202210004450HENGYANG CITY SCIENCE AND technology bureau 202222035714Hengyang Science and Technology surpport plan HYST-20170062Hunan Provincial Health Commission guiding project 2021JJ40505Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province 2024JJ9364
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backgroundCell senescence-associated endothelia dysfunction is a vital point in the pathological progression of atherosclerosis (AS). G-protein coupled receptor 4 (GPR4) is a proton-sensing receptor involved in developing endothelial dysfunction.

objectiveIn this study, we investigated the protective role of NE 52-QQ57, a GPR4 inhibitor in endothelial cell senescence induced using an oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL). We also unravel the underlying molecular mechanism of NE 52-QQ57 as a therapeutic agent.

methodsEndothelial cell senescence model was established using human aortic endothelial cells (HAECs) stimulated with ox-LDL. The expression levels of GPR4, p53, p16, and sirtuin1 (SIRT1) were evaluated using real-time PCR and western blot assays. ROS production was determined using dihydroethidium (DHE) staining. Further, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and monocyte chemotactic protein 1 (MCP-1) secretion and expression were determined using ELISA and real-time PCR analysis, respectively. Finally, β-galactosidase (SA-β-Gal) staining associated with cell senescence, telomerase activity, and cell cycle assay were used to determine the state of cell senescence.

resultsFirstly, GPR4 was found to be upregulated in the ox-LDL-stimulated HAECs. We also identified elevated ROS, IL-6, and MCP-1 levels induced by ox-LDL and significantly abrogated by NE 52-QQ57 treatment. Second, a reversal in SA-β-Gal activity, telomerase activity, and G0/G1 proportion, with an upregulation in p53 and p16 expressions was observed on NE 52-QQ57 treatment in the ox-LDL induced model. Lastly, the decreased expression level of SIRT1 was extremely elevated by NE 52-QQ57. Notably, the inhibitory effect of NE 52-QQ57 against ox-LDL-induced cell senescence was abolished by the SIRT1 inhibitor EX-527.

conclusionThe GPR4 antagonist NE 52-QQ57 might prevent cellular senescence by promoting the expression of SIRT1.

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Cellular SenescenceLipoproteins, LDLReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledSirtuin 1AtherosclerosisCyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p16Endothelial CellsHumansReactive Oxygen SpeciesTumor Suppressor Protein p53Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p16GPR4 protein, humanLipoproteins, LDLoxidized low density lipoproteinReactive Oxygen SpeciesReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledSIRT1 protein, humanSirtuin 1Tumor Suppressor Protein p53AtherosclerosisCell senescenceEndothelial dysfunctionGPR4SIRT1

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