Guardians of the sea: molecular and biochemical adaptations in sharks and whales for atherosclerosis resistance and their potential in human cardioprotection.

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Auteurs principaux: Tjandrawinata, Raymond Rubianto, Vencio, Isabela Caiado Caixeta, Nugroho, Axel Brahmantyo Maynardo, Hartanto, Jonathan, Widjanarko, Nicolas Daniel, Nurkolis, Fahrul
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Publié: Diabetology & metabolic syndrome 2025
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author Tjandrawinata, Raymond Rubianto
Vencio, Isabela Caiado Caixeta
Nugroho, Axel Brahmantyo Maynardo
Hartanto, Jonathan
Widjanarko, Nicolas Daniel
Nurkolis, Fahrul
author_facet Tjandrawinata, Raymond Rubianto
Vencio, Isabela Caiado Caixeta
Nugroho, Axel Brahmantyo Maynardo
Hartanto, Jonathan
Widjanarko, Nicolas Daniel
Nurkolis, Fahrul
Tjandrawinata, Raymond Rubianto
Vencio, Isabela Caiado Caixeta
Nugroho, Axel Brahmantyo Maynardo
Hartanto, Jonathan
Widjanarko, Nicolas Daniel
Nurkolis, Fahrul
collection PubMed - marine biology
contents Guardians of the sea: molecular and biochemical adaptations in sharks and whales for atherosclerosis resistance and their potential in human cardioprotection. Tjandrawinata, Raymond Rubianto Vencio, Isabela Caiado Caixeta Nugroho, Axel Brahmantyo Maynardo Hartanto, Jonathan Widjanarko, Nicolas Daniel Nurkolis, Fahrul This review explores unique molecular and biochemical adaptations in sharks and whales that confer resistance to atherosclerosis despite high lipid concentrations, unlike atherosclerosis-prone terrestrial mammals (e.g., humans, primates) and shorter-lived marine species (e.g., seals, dolphins). Central to our hypothesis is that sharks and whales evolved unique lipid quality management, specialized peptide systems, and genomic expansions beyond ubiquitous marine omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) to prevent plaque formation. Comparative lipidomics highlights marine-specific profiles rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3 PUFAs, contributing to vascular protection and plaque prevention. Sharks demonstrate potent anti-angiogenic peptides and aminosterols (e.g., squalamine, trodusquemine) that modulate key pathways like PTP1B inhibition, thus reducing inflammation and endothelial dysfunction. Whales exhibit specialized lipid metabolites in blubber, including esterified omega-3 PUFAs, enhancing antioxidant enzyme activity and endothelial nitric oxide production, crucial for maintaining vascular health. Genomic insights further reveal expanded antioxidant gene families in whales, highlighting potential translational strategies to human cardiovascular therapies. Future therapeutic strategies must resolve challenges in ethical sourcing, bioavailability, and scalability. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.
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spellingShingle Guardians of the sea: molecular and biochemical adaptations in sharks and whales for atherosclerosis resistance and their potential in human cardioprotection.
Tjandrawinata, Raymond Rubianto
Vencio, Isabela Caiado Caixeta
Nugroho, Axel Brahmantyo Maynardo
Hartanto, Jonathan
Widjanarko, Nicolas Daniel
Nurkolis, Fahrul
Guardians of the sea: molecular and biochemical adaptations in sharks and whales for atherosclerosis resistance and their potential in human cardioprotection. Tjandrawinata, Raymond Rubianto Vencio, Isabela Caiado Caixeta Nugroho, Axel Brahmantyo Maynardo Hartanto, Jonathan Widjanarko, Nicolas Daniel Nurkolis, Fahrul This review explores unique molecular and biochemical adaptations in sharks and whales that confer resistance to atherosclerosis despite high lipid concentrations, unlike atherosclerosis-prone terrestrial mammals (e.g., humans, primates) and shorter-lived marine species (e.g., seals, dolphins). Central to our hypothesis is that sharks and whales evolved unique lipid quality management, specialized peptide systems, and genomic expansions beyond ubiquitous marine omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) to prevent plaque formation. Comparative lipidomics highlights marine-specific profiles rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3 PUFAs, contributing to vascular protection and plaque prevention. Sharks demonstrate potent anti-angiogenic peptides and aminosterols (e.g., squalamine, trodusquemine) that modulate key pathways like PTP1B inhibition, thus reducing inflammation and endothelial dysfunction. Whales exhibit specialized lipid metabolites in blubber, including esterified omega-3 PUFAs, enhancing antioxidant enzyme activity and endothelial nitric oxide production, crucial for maintaining vascular health. Genomic insights further reveal expanded antioxidant gene families in whales, highlighting potential translational strategies to human cardiovascular therapies. Future therapeutic strategies must resolve challenges in ethical sourcing, bioavailability, and scalability. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.
title Guardians of the sea: molecular and biochemical adaptations in sharks and whales for atherosclerosis resistance and their potential in human cardioprotection.
url https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40713828/