Article
A naturally occurring mutation in ATP synthase subunit c is associated with increased damage following hypoxia/reoxygenation in STEMI patients.
Cell reports - 13 Apr 2021
Morciano Giampaolo, Pedriali Gaia, Bonora Massimo, Pavasini Rita, Mikus Elisa, Calvi Simone, Bovolenta Matteo, Lebiedzinska-Arciszewska Magdalena, Pinotti Mirko, Albertini Alberto, Wieckowski Mariusz R, Giorgi Carlotta, Ferrari Roberto, Galluzzi Lorenzo, Campo Gianluca, Pinton Paolo
Abstract excerpt
Preclinical models of ischemia/reperfusion injury (RI) demonstrate the deleterious effects of permeability transition pore complex (PTPC) opening in the first minutes upon revascularization of the occluded vessel. The ATP synthase c subunit (Csub) influences PTPC activity in cells, thus impacting tissue injury. A conserved glycine-rich domain in Csub is classified as critical because, when mutated, it modifies...
Topics
- Aged
- Animals
- Base Sequence
- Calcium Channels
- Exons
- Female
- Gene Expression
- Humans
- Hypoxia
- Introns
