The circadian rhythm of mammals spans approximately 24 h and is of great significance in maintaining life activities and contributing to the occurrence and progression of various diseases. This intrinsic rhythm is primarily regulated by transcription-translation feedback loops (TTFLs) mediated by core circadian molecules. Circadian genes participate in cardiovascular disease by regulating metabolism, oxidative stress, and inflammatory responses, and play a key role in myocardial infarction. In recent years, with advances in circadian gene research, the underlying molecular mechanisms in myocardial infarction have become increasingly elucidated. This review summarizes the specific molecular mechanisms and clinical research evidence related to core circadian molecules (such as BMAL1, CLOCK, PER, and CRY) in the context of myocardial infarction, explores the therapeutic potential of circadian genes, and discusses current research challenges and future directions in this field. These findings indicate that targeting circadian genes may have promising clinical applications, and could provide new strategies for the treatment of myocardial infarction.
HUANG Mingwang, JIA Kangni, YAN Xiaoxiang. Mechanism and therapeutic strategies of myocardial infarction based on circadian rhythm genes. Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Medical Science)[J], 2025, 45(12): 1671-1678 doi:10.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2025.12.013
HUANG Mingwang was responsible for the literature search and manuscript drafting. JIA Kangni performed the manuscript revisions. YAN Xiaoxiang provided guidance on manuscript writing and critically reviewed the manuscript. All authors have read the final version of manuscript and consented to its submission.
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... PER2同样表现出心肌保护效应,其昼夜节律波动可通过增强自噬活性,促进受损细胞成分的清除,缓解心肌损伤并改善心肌梗死预后[53-54].WENG等[55]研究进一步指出,PER2的下调会导致心肌梗死后心肌细胞中ROS水平升高、线粒体结构破坏和 ATP 合成障碍,进而加重心肌氧化损伤和代谢失衡. ...
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... PER2同样表现出心肌保护效应,其昼夜节律波动可通过增强自噬活性,促进受损细胞成分的清除,缓解心肌损伤并改善心肌梗死预后[53-54].WENG等[55]研究进一步指出,PER2的下调会导致心肌梗死后心肌细胞中ROS水平升高、线粒体结构破坏和 ATP 合成障碍,进而加重心肌氧化损伤和代谢失衡. ...
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... PER2同样表现出心肌保护效应,其昼夜节律波动可通过增强自噬活性,促进受损细胞成分的清除,缓解心肌损伤并改善心肌梗死预后[53-54].WENG等[55]研究进一步指出,PER2的下调会导致心肌梗死后心肌细胞中ROS水平升高、线粒体结构破坏和 ATP 合成障碍,进而加重心肌氧化损伤和代谢失衡. ...