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Substitution of the SERCA2 Cys674 reactive thiol accelerates atherosclerosis by inducing endo-plasmic reticulum stress and inflammation
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  • Hang Su,
  • Yu Mei,
  • HaiXia Wu,
  • Yan He,
  • Yasunaga Shiraishi,
  • Pingping Hu,
  • Richard A. Cohen,
  • Xiaoyong Tong
Hang Su
Chongqing University

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Yu Mei
Boston University School of Medicine
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HaiXia Wu
Chongqing University
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Yan He
Chongqing University
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Yasunaga Shiraishi
National Defense Medical College
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Pingping Hu
Innovative Drug Research Center
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Richard A. Cohen
Boston University School of Medicine
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Xiaoyong Tong
Innovative Drug Research Center
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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The cysteine674 (C674) thiol of Sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ ATPase 2 (SERCA2) is easily and irreversibly oxidized under atherosclerotic conditions. However, contribution of the C674 thiol redox status in the development of atherosclerosis remains unclear. Our goal was to elucidate the possible mechanism involved. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Heterozygous SERCA2 C674S knock-in (SKI) mice in which half of the C674 was substituted by serine674 were used to mimic removal of the reactive C674 thiol which occurs under patholog-ical conditions. The whole aorta and aortic root were isolated for histological analysis. Bone marrow derived macrophages (BMDMs) and a cardiac endothelial cell line were used for intra-cellular Ca2+, macrophage adhesion and protein expression analysis. KEY RESULTS SKI mice developed more severe atherosclerotic plaque and macrophage accumulation. Cell cul-ture studies suggest the partial substitution of SERCA2 C674 increased intracellular calcium lev-els and ER stress in both BMDMs and ECs. The release of pro-inflammatory factors and macro-phage adhesion increased in SKI BMDMs. In normal ECs, the overexpression of C674S mutant induced endothelial inflammation and promoted macrophage recruitment. Additionally, 4-phenyl butyric acid (4-PBA), an ER stress inhibitor, prevented the increased atherosclerosis observed in SKI mice, and alleviated ER stress and inflammatory responses in BMDMs and ECs exposed to 4-PBA. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS The substitution of SERCA2 C674 thiol accelerates the development of atherosclerosis by in-ducing ER stress and inflammation. Our findings highlight the importance of SERCA2 C674 redox status in the context of atherosclerosis, and open up a novel therapeutic strategy to combat atherosclerosis.
28 Jan 2021Submitted to British Journal of Pharmacology
28 Jan 2021Submission Checks Completed
28 Jan 2021Assigned to Editor
09 Feb 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
08 Mar 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
21 Mar 2021Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
12 Jul 20211st Revision Received
12 Jul 2021Submission Checks Completed
12 Jul 2021Assigned to Editor
14 Aug 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
31 Aug 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
23 Sep 2021Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
07 Dec 20212nd Revision Received
07 Dec 2021Submission Checks Completed
07 Dec 2021Assigned to Editor
06 Jan 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
04 Feb 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
11 Apr 20223rd Revision Received
11 Apr 2022Submission Checks Completed
11 Apr 2022Assigned to Editor
21 Apr 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
17 May 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
31 May 20224th Revision Received
02 Jun 2022Submission Checks Completed
02 Jun 2022Assigned to Editor
03 Jun 2022Editorial Decision: Accept