TRIM47 Promotes Atherosclerosis by Activating NF-κB Signaling via IκBα Ubiquitination.

Drug development research 2026

Qin X, Luo J, Yuan Y, Liu B, Zhang X, Zhang Y, Fang Y, Wei Y

Abstract

Atherosclerosis, a major contributor to cardiovascular diseases, is characterized by chronic inflammation in arterial walls. The role of NF-κB signaling in this process is well-established, but the upstream regulators remain incompletely understood. This study explored the role of TRIM47, an E3 ubiquitin ligase, in promoting atherosclerosis through NF-κB activation. In vitro studies used human umbilical vein endothelial cells (EC) treated with oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL). TRIM47 expression was modulated using siRNA knockdown and overexpression plasmids. Inflammation markers, cell viability, and NF-κB activation were assessed. In vivo studies utilized ApoE-/- mice fed a high-fat diet and treated with adenovirus-mediated TRIM47 knockdown. ox-LDL treatment increased TRIM47 expression in EC, alongside elevated inflammatory markers, and reduced cell viability. TRIM47 overexpression exacerbated ox-LDL-induced inflammation, while knockdown attenuated these effects. Mechanistically, TRIM47 directly interacted with IκBα, promoting its ubiquitination and degradation, leading to enhanced NF-κB activation. In ApoE-/- mice, TRIM47 knockdown significantly reduced atherosclerotic plaque formation and lesion size. This study identified TRIM47 as a novel regulator of atherosclerosis progression through IκBα ubiquitination and NF-κB activation. TRIM47 knockdown attenuated vascular inflammation and atherosclerotic plaque formation. The findings suggested that TRIM47 might be a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of atherosclerosis and related cardiovascular diseases.

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