The Prognostic, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Potential of TRAIL Signalling in Cardiovascular Diseases
Overview
Chemistry
Molecular Biology
Affiliations
TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) was originally discovered, almost 20 years ago, for its ability to kill cancer cells. More recent evidence has described pleiotropic functions, particularly in the cardiovascular system. There is potential for TRAIL concentrations in the circulation to act as prognostic and/or diagnostic factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Pre-clinical studies also describe the therapeutic capacity for TRAIL signals, particularly in the context of atherosclerotic disease and diseases of the myocardium. Because diabetes mellitus significantly contributes to the progression and pathogenesis of CVDs, in this review we highlight recent evidence for the prognostic, diagnostic, and therapeutic potential of TRAIL signals in CVDs, and where relevant, the impact of diabetes mellitus. A greater understanding of how TRAIL signals regulate cardiovascular protection and pathology may offer new diagnostic and therapeutic avenues for patients suffering from CVDs.
Kolossvary M, Schnittman S, Zanni M, Fitch K, Fichtenbaum C, Aberg J JAMA Cardiol. 2024; 10(3):254-264.
PMID: 39661372 PMC: 11771813. DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2024.4115.
Ren J, Huang J, Yang Z, Sun M, Yang J, Lin C J Exp Clin Cancer Res. 2024; 43(1):176.
PMID: 38909249 PMC: 11193246. DOI: 10.1186/s13046-024-03100-0.
TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand: Non-Apoptotic Signalling.
Guerrache A, Micheau O Cells. 2024; 13(6.
PMID: 38534365 PMC: 10968836. DOI: 10.3390/cells13060521.
Endothelial Cell Apoptosis but Not Necrosis Is Inhibited by Ischemic Preconditioning.
Zalewski J, Szajna M, Stepien K, Nowak K, Karcinska A, Del Carmen Yika A Int J Mol Sci. 2024; 25(2).
PMID: 38279236 PMC: 10816637. DOI: 10.3390/ijms25021238.