Official PDF Translation•Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica
Silencing of PCK1 mitigates the proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells and vascular intimal hyperplasia by suppressing STAT3/DRP1-mediated mitochondrial fission
Authors: Li Zhang; Yingmei Chen; Quanrong Pan; Shizheng Fang; Zhongjian Zhang; Jia Wang; Yongjian Yang; Dachun Yang; Xiongshan Sun
• PCK1 expression is upregulated in injured arteries and contributes to neointimal hyperplasia and restenosis.
• Silencing PCK1 inhibits VSMC proliferation and migration by reducing DRP1-mediated mitochondrial fission.
• The STAT3/DRP1 axis is a critical downstream pathway mediating the effects of PCK1 on VSMC function.
• Targeting PCK1 may offer a novel therapeutic strategy for preventing vascular restenosis after angioplasty.