Alam Faiza, Syed Hareem, Amjad Sofia, Baig Mukhtiar, Khan Taseer Ahmed, Rehman Rehana
Department of Physiology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
PAPRSB Institute of Health Scienecs, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Curr Res Physiol. 2021 Mar 27;4:119-124. doi: 10.1016/j.crphys.2021.03.002. eCollection 2021.
Silent information Regulators (SIRT1) gene stimulates antioxidants' expression, repairs cells damaged by oxidative stress (OS), and prevents the cells' dysfunction. In particular, the role of different Sirtuins, particularly SIRT1 in reproduction, has been widely studied over the past decade. Decreased SIRT 1 causes mitochondrial dysfunction by increasing Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), lipid peroxidation, and DNA damage in both male and female gametes (Sperms and Oocytes), leading to infertility. In the female reproductive system, SIRT1 regulates proliferation and apoptosis in granulosa cells (GCs), and its down-regulation is associated with a reduced ovarian reserve. SIRT1 also modulates the stress response to OS in GCs by targeting a transcription factor vital for ovarian functions and maintenance. ROS-mediated damage to spermatozoa's motility and morphology is responsible for 30-80% of men's infertility cases. High levels of ROS can cause damage to deoxyribo nucleic acid (DNA) in the nucleus and mitochondria, lipid peroxidation, apoptosis, inactivation of enzymes, and oxidation of proteins in spermatozoa. SIRT 1 is a cardioprotective molecule that prevents atherosclerosis by modulating various mechanisms such as endothelial injury due to impaired nitric oxide (NO) production, inflammation, OS, and regulation of autophagy. SIRT 1 is abundantly expressed in tubular cells and podocytes. It is also found to be highly expressed in aquaporin 2 positive cells in the distal nephron suggesting its involvement in sodium and water handling. SIRT1 improves insulin resistance by reducing OS and regulating mitochondrial biogenesis and function. It also decreases adiposity and lipogenesis and increases fatty acid oxidation. So, its involvement in the multiple pathways ensures its unique role in reproductive and metabolic derangement mechanisms.
沉默信息调节因子(SIRT1)基因可刺激抗氧化剂的表达,修复因氧化应激(OS)受损的细胞,并防止细胞功能障碍。特别是,在过去十年中,不同的沉默调节蛋白,尤其是SIRT1在生殖中的作用得到了广泛研究。SIRT1减少会通过增加活性氧(ROS)、脂质过氧化以及雄性和雌性配子(精子和卵母细胞)中的DNA损伤,导致线粒体功能障碍,进而引发不孕。在女性生殖系统中,SIRT1调节颗粒细胞(GCs)的增殖和凋亡,其下调与卵巢储备减少有关。SIRT1还通过靶向对卵巢功能和维持至关重要的转录因子来调节GCs对OS的应激反应。ROS介导的对精子活力和形态的损害导致了30%-80%的男性不育病例。高水平的ROS会导致精子细胞核和线粒体中的脱氧核糖核酸(DNA)损伤、脂质过氧化、凋亡、酶失活以及蛋白质氧化。SIRT1是一种心脏保护分子,它通过调节多种机制来预防动脉粥样硬化,如由于一氧化氮(NO)生成受损导致的内皮损伤、炎症、OS以及自噬调节。SIRT1在肾小管细胞和足细胞中大量表达。还发现它在远端肾单位的水通道蛋白2阳性细胞中高度表达,表明其参与钠和水的处理。SIRT1通过减少OS以及调节线粒体生物发生和功能来改善胰岛素抵抗。它还会减少肥胖和脂肪生成,并增加脂肪酸氧化。因此,它参与多种途径确保了其在生殖和代谢紊乱机制中的独特作用。
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