The role of the immunoproteasome in cardiovascular disease

Pharmacol Res. 2024 Jun:204:107215. doi: 10.1016/j.phrs.2024.107215. Epub 2024 May 12.

Abstract

The ubiquitinproteasome system (UPS) is the main mechanism responsible for the intracellular degradation of misfolded or damaged proteins. Under inflammatory conditions, the immunoproteasome, an isoform of the proteasome, can be induced, enhancing the antigen-presenting function of the UPS. Furthermore, the immunoproteasome also serves nonimmune functions, such as maintaining protein homeostasis and regulating signalling pathways, and is involved in the pathophysiological processes of various cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). This review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the current research on the involvement of the immunoproteasome in cardiovascular diseases, with the ultimate goal of identifying novel strategies for the treatment of these conditions.

Keywords: Bortezomib (PubChem CID:387447); Cardiovascular disease; Immunoproteasome; M3258 (PubChem CID: 138319683); ONX0914 (PubChem CID: 46218908); PR-924 (PubChem CID: 92135659); Resveratrol (PubChem CID: 445154).

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cardiovascular Diseases* / immunology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases* / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Proteasome Endopeptidase Complex* / immunology
  • Proteasome Endopeptidase Complex* / metabolism
  • Signal Transduction
  • Ubiquitin / immunology
  • Ubiquitin / metabolism

Substances

  • Proteasome Endopeptidase Complex
  • Ubiquitin