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Mitochondria and Endothelial Function

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Kluge, Matthew A., Fetterman, Jessica L., Vita, Joseph A.·2013·Circulation Research

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In contrast to their role in cell types with higher energy demands, mitochondria in endothelial cells primarily function in signaling cellular responses to environmental cues. This article provides an overview of key aspects of mitochondrial biology in endothelial cells, including subcellular location, biogenesis, dynamics, autophagy, reactive oxygen species production and signaling, calcium homeostasis, regulated cell death, and heme biosynthesis. In each section, we introduce key concepts and then review studies showing the importance of that mechanism to endothelial control of vasomotor tone, angiogenesis, and/or inflammatory activation. We particularly highlight the small number of clinical and translational studies that have investigated each mechanism in human subjects. Finally, we review interventions that target different aspects of mitochondrial function and their effects on endothelial function. The ultimate goal of such research is the identification of new approaches for therapy. The reviewed studies make it clear that mitochondria are important in endothelial physiology and pathophysiology. A great deal of work will be needed, however, before mitochondria-directed therapies are available for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

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Authors
Kluge, M. A., Fetterman, J. L., & Vita, J. A.
Affiliations
Boston University (US)
Venue
Circulation Research
Published
2013-04-12
Volume
112
Issue
8
Pages
1171-1188
ISSN
  • 0009-7330 (ISSN-L)
  • 1524-4571
OpenAlex
W2171435588
Cited by
508
References
213
Citations by year
2026: 25 · 2025: 44 · 2024: 49 · 2023: 34 · 2022: 60 · 2021: 52 · 2020: 49 · 2019: 33 · 2018: 37 · 2017: 37 · 2016: 25 · 2015: 25 · 2014: 34 · 2013: 4
FWCI
2.76
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Circulation Research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (P01HL060886, R01HL102299, HL081587, P50HL083801, K12HL083781, P01HL081587, R01HL075795, T32HL007224, HL083781, R01HL083269, HL083801, HL102299, R01HL115391)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Autophagy in Disease and Therapy
Keywords
mitochondria, endothelial cells, endothelial function, mitochondrial biogenesis, mitochondrial dynamics, mitophagy, reactive oxygen species, calcium homeostasis, regulated cell death, heme biosynthesis, vascular tone, angiogenesis, inflammation, mitochondrial-targeted therapy, cardiovascular disease
MeSH terms
Animals, Autophagy, Endothelium, Vascular, Homeostasis, Humans, Mitochondria, Signal Transduction, Reactive Oxygen Species, Endothelial Cells

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