Acrolein-induced atherosclerosis via AMPK/SIRT1-CLOCK/BMAL1 pathway and the protection from intermittent fasting

May 29, 2024Journal of biomedical research

How Acrolein May Cause Artery Damage Through a Cellular Energy and Body Clock Pathway and How Intermittent Fasting Might Protect Against It

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Abstract

Intermittent fasting (IF) decreased acrolein-accelerated aortic lesion formation in mice.

  • Acrolein exposure at 3 mg/kg/day worsened atherosclerosis by disrupting circadian rhythm.
  • IF for 18 hours improved liver and heart tissue responses to acrolein, showing altered gene expression.
  • Increased levels of AMPK, phosphorylated AMPK, and SIRT1 were observed with IF treatment.
  • Acrolein treatment reduced expression of circadian clock genes, which were restored by IF.
  • Short-term fasting also alleviated disruptions in CLOCK/BMAL1 and regulated AMPK and oxidative stress pathways.

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