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DNA-dependent protein kinase catalytic subunit (DNA-PKcs) drives angiotensin II-induced vascular remodeling through regulating mitochondrial fragmentation
- Source :
- Redox Biology, Vol 67, Iss , Pp 102893- (2023)
- Publication Year :
- 2023
- Publisher :
- Elsevier, 2023.
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Abstract
- Background: DNA-dependent protein kinase catalytic subunit (DNA-PKcs) is a novel instigator for mitochondrial dysfunction, and plays an important role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. However, the role and mechanism of DNA-PKcs in angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced vascular remodeling remains obscure. Methods: Rat aortic smooth muscle cells (SMC) and VSMC-specific DNA-PKcs knockout (DNA-PKcsΔVSMC) mice were employed to examine the role of DNA-PKcs in vascular remodeling and the underlying mechanisms. Blood pressure of mice was monitored using the tail-cuff and telemetry methods. The role of DNA-PKcs in vascular function was evaluated using vascular relaxation assessment. Results: In the tunica media of remodeled mouse thoracic aortas, and renal arteries from hypertensive patients, elevated DNA-PKcs expression was observed along with its cytoplasmic translocation from nucleus, suggesting a role for DNA-PKcs in vascular remodeling. We then infused wild-type (DNA-PKcsfl/fl) and DNA-PKcsΔVSMC mice with Ang II for 14 days to establish vascular remodeling, and demonstrated that DNA-PKcsΔVSMC mice displayed attenuated vascular remodeling through inhibition of dedifferentiation of VSMCs. Moreover, deletion of DNA-PKcs in VSMCs alleviated Ang II-induced vasodilation dysfunction and hypertension. Mechanistic investigations denoted that Ang II-evoked rises in cytoplasmic DNA-PKcs interacted with dynamin-related protein 1 (Drp1) at its TQ motif to phosphorylate Drp1S616, subsequently promoting mitochondrial fragmentation and dysfunction, as well as reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. Treatment of irbesartan, an Ang II type 1 receptor (AT1R) blocker, downregulated DNA-PKcs expression in VSMCs and aortic tissues following Ang II administration. Conclusion: Our data revealed that cytoplasmic DNA-PKcs in VSMCs accelerated Ang II-induced vascular remodeling by interacting with Drp1 at its TQ motif and phosphorylating Drp1S616 to provoke mitochondrial fragmentation. Maneuvers targeting DNA-PKcs might be a valuable therapeutic option for the treatment of vascular remodeling and hypertension.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22132317
- Volume :
- 67
- Issue :
- 102893-
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Redox Biology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.0b0848831a1243188a7fce4133af0866
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.redox.2023.102893