Targeting prolyl-isomerase Pin1 prevents mitochondrial oxidative stress and vascular dysfunction: insights in patients with diabetes

Francesco Paneni, Sarah Costantino, Lorenzo Castello, Rodolfo Battista, Giuliana Capretti, Sergio Chiandotto, Domenico D'Amario, Giuseppe Scavone, Angelo Villano, Alessandra Rustighi, Filippo Crea, Dario Pitocco, Gaetano Antonio Lanza, Massimo Volpe, Giannino Del Sal, Thomas F. Lüscher, Francesco Cosentino

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Abstract

Diabetes is a major driver of cardiovascular disease, but the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. Prolyl-isomerase Pin1 recognizes specific peptide bonds and modulates function of proteins altering cellular homoeostasis. The present study investigates Pin1 role in diabetes-induced vascular disease.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)817-828
Number of pages12
JournalEuropean Heart Journal
Volume36
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Endothelial function
  • Inflammation
  • Oxidative stress

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