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Decoding post-myocardial infarction coronary microvascular dysfunction: The SP1-driven STAT3/KCa3.1/eNOS protective mechanism.

Zhen Wang, Yong Wang, Yan Cheng, Jingwen Zhang, Wenyang Nie, Xueqiang Liu, Hualiang Deng

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Zhen Wang *Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Yong Wang *Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Yan ChengDepartment of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Jingwen ZhangDepartment of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Wenyang NieFirst School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4688-6402
Xueqiang LiuFirst School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Hualiang DengDepartment of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.

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Abstract

Objective: Coronary microvascular dysfunction following myocardial infarction (MI) serves as a critical factor affecting cardiac repair and functional recovery. Hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) has been closely associated with cardiovascular diseases, particularly in terms of its detrimental effects on microvasculature post-MI. Although transcription factor SP1 plays crucial roles in various physiological and pathological processes, its specific mechanism in the reversal of HHcy-induced microvascular dysfunction after MI remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to explore the possible mechanism of SP1 on HHcy-induced microvascular dysfunction. Material and Methods: This study utilized an HHcy mouse model and an Results: SP1 considerably improved microvascular dysfunction and angiogenic capacity in HHcy mice after MI. It enhanced cardiac microvascular function recovery by activating the STAT3/KCa3.1/eNOS signaling pathway. The eNOS inhibitor L-NAME reversed the protective effects of SP1, which indicates the crucial role of eNOS in SP1-mediated cardiovascular protection. Furthermore, SP1 alleviated homocysteine and hypoxia-induced cytotoxicity in HCAECs through this pathway, and the inhibition of the STAT3/KCa3.1/eNOS pathway blocked SP1's protective effects. Conclusion: This study revealed for the first time the mechanism by which SP1 reverses HHcy-induced post-MI microvascular dysfunction through the activation of the STAT3/KCa3.1/eNOS pathway. The findings not only deepen our understanding of the pathological mechanisms of post-MI microvascular dysfunction but also provide an important theoretical basis for the development of new cardiovascular disease treatment strategies. SP1, as a potential therapeutic target, may play a crucial role in future cardiovascular disease treatments.

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HomocysteineMyocardial infarctionSignal transducer and activator of transcription 3/conductance calcium-activated potassium channel protein 4/endothelial nitric oxide synthase pathwaySP1

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