Inactivating the Uninhibited: The Tale of Activins and Inhibins in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.
Int J Mol Sci
; 24(4)2023 Feb 07.
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| ID: mdl-36834742
ABSTRACT
Advances in technology and biomedical knowledge have led to the effective diagnosis and treatment of an increasing number of rare diseases. Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare disorder of the pulmonary vasculature that is associated with high mortality and morbidity rates. Although significant progress has been made in understanding PAH and its diagnosis and treatment, numerous unanswered questions remain regarding pulmonary vascular remodeling, a major factor contributing to the increase in pulmonary arterial pressure. Here, we discuss the role of activins and inhibins, both of which belong to the TGF-ß superfamily, in PAH development. We examine how these relate to signaling pathways implicated in PAH pathogenesis. Furthermore, we discuss how activin/inhibin-targeting drugs, particularly sotatercep, affect pathophysiology, as these target the afore-mentioned specific pathway. We highlight activin/inhibin signaling as a critical mediator of PAH development that is to be targeted for therapeutic gain, potentially improving patient outcomes in the future.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Hipertensão Arterial Pulmonar
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Inibinas
Limite:
Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article