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ReviewFrontiers in pharmacology2026

The role of ubiquitination in the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation: mechanisms and therapeutic implications.

Zhang Runtian, Guo Xing, Shi You, Shen Zimeng, Han Wenqiang, Cui Likun, Miao Qingrun, Zhong Jingquan

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Review in Frontiers in pharmacology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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8 authors.

Zhang Runtian *Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese National Health Commission and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Guo Xing *School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Shi YouDepartment of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese National Health Commission and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Shen ZimengDepartment of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese National Health Commission and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Han WenqiangDepartment of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese National Health Commission and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Cui LikunDepartment of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese National Health Commission and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Miao QingrunDepartment of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese National Health Commission and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Zhong JingquanDepartment of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese National Health Commission and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia, defined by rapid and irregular atrial activation. Despite advances in AF treatment, AF remains a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide. Emerging evidence demonstrates that ubiquitination, a dynamic post-translational modification, acts as a central regulator of AF pathogenesis by modulating inflammatory signaling, calcium dysregulation, ferroptosis, oxidative stress, and autophagy. This review systematically explores the multifaceted roles of ubiquitin-related enzymes (E3 ligases and deubiquitinating enzymes, DUBs) in AF pathogenesis, with an emphasis on their interactions with core molecular pathways. Furthermore, we discuss potential therapeutic strategies targeting the ubiquitin-proteasome system, and provide a framework for future translational research in AF.

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atrial fibrillationautophagycalcium dysregulationferroptosisfibrosisinflammationoxidative stresssmall molecule drugs

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PMCPMC13062283

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