Inositol boosts heart protective adiponectinDepleting inositol pyrophosphate 5-InsP7 protected the heart against ischaemia-reperfusion injury by elevating plasma adiponectin.
Our research focused on understanding how inositol, specifically a molecule called 5-InsP7, plays a role in heart health by influencing levels of a substance called adiponectin. Adiponectin is important because it helps protect against cardiovascular issues and metabolic disorders.
We discovered that the enzyme inositol hexakisphosphate kinase 1 (IP6K1) produces 5-InsP7, which helps regulate how much adiponectin is available in the bloodstream. This regulation occurs through a process that ensures adiponectin stays stable instead of degrading within the cells.
When we decreased the levels of 5-InsP7—either by knocking out the gene responsible for producing it or through specific drug treatments—we noticed a significant increase in adiponectin levels in the plasma. This increase particularly favored the high molecular weight forms of adiponectin, which are particularly beneficial for heart protection.
The findings suggest that targeting 5-InsP7 could be a promising strategy for enhancing adiponectin levels, potentially offering a new avenue for protecting the heart against damage from conditions like ischemia-reperfusion injury, which occurs when blood flow returns to the heart after a period of blockage.
Overall, this study gives insight into how inositol treatment might help heart disease, emphasizing the importance of adiponectin in cardiovascular health.
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