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ArticleJournal of translational medicine2025

Mitochondrial transplantation attenuates alveolar epithelial cell dysfunction and reduces disruption of tight junction proteins to alleviate lung ischaemia-reperfusion injury.

GuangDong Weng, Jie Zhao, Xiedong Zhu, Yao Chen, ChengXin Zhang, WenHui Gong

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GuangDong WengDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China.
Jie ZhaoDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China.
Xiedong ZhuDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China.
Yao ChenDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China.
ChengXin ZhangDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China. zhangchengxin@ahmu.edu.cn.
WenHui GongDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China. gongwenhui18@163.com.ORCID 0009-0000-0848-0879

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Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China. Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China.
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Abstract

objectiveThis study aims to investigate the therapeutic effect of exogenous mitochondrial transplantation (MT) on lung ischemia-reperfusion injury (LI/RI), and analyze the impact of MT on alveolar epithelial cell function and the ultrastructure of the alveolar epithelial barrier.

methodsTo simulate the pathological process of LI/RI, we established a hypoxia-reoxygenation model using mouse alveolar epithelial cells (MLE-12 cells) and a LI/RI model in male C57BL/6 mice. Based on these models, we further evaluated the therapeutic effect of mouse liver-derived mitochondrial transplantation on LI/RI.

resultsThe results of this study showed that MT exhibits significant therapeutic potential in LI/RI. Both in vitro and in vivo experiments confirmed that MT can significantly ameliorate lung tissue injury by reducing oxidative stress levels, alleviating inflammatory responses, and decreasing cell apoptosis and necrosis. Meanwhile, MT is capable of alleviating alveolar epithelial cell dysfunction, reducing the disruption of tight junction proteins, and preserving the integrity of the alveolar epithelial barrier, thereby mitigating LI/RI.

conclusionOur study confirmed in the LI/RI model that MT therapy can repair the alveolar barrier structural damage caused by ischemia-reperfusion by targeting the regulation of the expression levels of tight junction proteins in alveolar epithelial cells. This finding provides a new perspective for clarifying the target of action through which MT therapy protects alveolar barrier function.

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Alveolar Epithelial CellsLungMitochondriaReperfusion InjuryTight Junction ProteinsAnimalsApoptosisCell LineInflammationMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLOxidative StressTight Junction ProteinsLung ischaemia-reperfusion injuryMitochondrial transplantationRepair of lung damageTight junction proteins

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PMCPMC12659502

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