Kagoshima University · Cooperative Division, Integrated Science Domain

Research keywordsReperfusion・injury・Extracellular・Context・(archaeology)・Heme・Transplantation・Pharmacology

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• Li Z., Takeuchi K., Ariyoshi Y., Kondo A., Iwanaga T., Ichinari Y., Iwamoto A., Shimizu K., Miura K., Miura S., Ma L., Sekijima M., Okumi M., Sahara H. . Carbon Monoxide as a Molecular Modulat記述言語： 日本語 出版者・発行元： International Journal of Molecular Sciences Carbon monoxide (CO) is generally recognized as a toxic gas; however, it has recently been identified as an endogenous gasotransmitter with significant cytoprotective properties. CO modulates key molecular pathways, including anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, antioxidant, and vasodilatory signaling pathways, by targeting heme- and non-heme-containing proteins. These proteins include soluble guanylate cyclase, cytochrome P450 enzymes, MAPKs, and NLRP3. This review summarizes recent advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms associated with the protective effects of CO, particularly in the context of ischemia–reperfusion injury relevant to organ transplantation. We discuss preclinical data from rodent and large animal models, as well as therapeutic delivery strategies, such as inhalation, CO-releasing molecules, and gas-entrapping materials. We also reviewed early-phase clinical trials. The objective of this review is to provide a thorough exploration of CO as a potential therapeutic gas, with special emphasis on its application in transplantation. DOI： 10.3390/ijms26167825 Scopus PubMed
• Kondo A., Okumi M., Ariyoshi Y., Sekijima M., Kawai A., Iwanaga T., Takeuchi K., Miura K., Miura S., Iwamoto A., Shimizu K., Ichinari Y., Shimizu A., Kusaka M., Sahara H. . The Efficacy of 22記述言語： 日本語 出版者・発行元： Journal of Clinical Medicine Background: Static cold storage is the standard method of kidney preservation following donation after circulatory death (DCD). A previous study on rodent models demonstrated the efficacy of storing DCD kidneys at 22 °C in an extracellular-type solution (ETK). We evaluated the efficacy of storing warm-ischemic kidneys at 22 °C in MHC-inbred miniature swine. Methods: After 2 h warm ischemia, the kidneys were preserved in ETK for one hour at either 4 °C or 22 °C and then subjected to ex vivo normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) for 2 h (n = 3 in each group). The same warm-ischemic kidneys, preserved in ETK (n = 3 in each group) or intracellular-type solution (UW; n = 2 in each group) at either 4 °C or 22 °C, were transplanted into MHC-matched recipients. Results: Compared with kidneys preserved at 4 °C, those preserved at 22 °C showed significantly better physiological and metabolic indices during ex vivo NMP. Furthermore, renal function was significantly higher in transplanted kidneys, and graft biopsies on postoperative day 4 showed more localized necrosis in the renal tubules when kidneys were stored at 22 °C. In contrast, recipient animals with kidneys stored in UW solution did not survive for more than 7 days. Conclusions: Two-hour warm-ischemic kidneys from miniature swine showed improved preservation at 22 °C than at 4 °C when an extracellular-type solution was used. DOI： 10.3390/jcm14176156 Scopus PubMed

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