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ReviewCurrent cardiology reviews2026

Mitochondrial-Derived Peptides as Therapeutics and Biomarkers for Combating Vascular Aging and Associated Cardiovascular Diseases.

Rooban Sivakumar, Arul Senghor Kadalangudi Aravaanan, Vinodhini Vellore Mohanakrishnan, Janardhanan Kumar

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Review in Current cardiology reviews, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Rooban SivakumarDepartment of Biochemistry, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur - 603203, Kanchipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID 0009-0001-3741-6320
Arul Senghor Kadalangudi AravaananDepartment of Biochemistry, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur - 603203, Kanchipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Vinodhini Vellore MohanakrishnanDepartment of Biochemistry, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur - 603203, Kanchipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Janardhanan KumarDepartment of General Medicine, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur - 603203, Kanchipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Abstract

Vascular aging profoundly affects the onset of cardiovascular diseases in the elderly, mostly as a result of mitochondrial dysfunction. This review examines the protective roles of mitochondrial- derived peptides such as humanin, MOTS-c, and small humanin-like peptides in mitigating vascular aging. These peptides, encoded by mitochondrial DNA, are crucial for regulating apoptosis, inflammation, and oxidative stress, which have a major role in vascular health. MDPs have significant prospects as therapeutic and biomarker possibilities for the early diagnosis and intervention of vascular aging. MDPs influence the functions of endothelial and vascular smooth muscle cells by modulating critical signaling pathways, including AMPK, mTOR, and sirtuins. These pathways are essential for facilitating cellular metabolism, enhancing stress resilience, and prolonging longevity. Moreover, MDPs are essential in mitochondrial bioenergetics and dynamics, vital for mitigating endothelial dysfunction and enhancing vascular resilience. Furthermore, MDPs contribute to immunological modulation and the regulation of inflammatory responses, underscoring their potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of age-related vascular disorders. This review analyzes the various functions of MDPs in vascular health and their therapeutic importance, advocating for more studies to optimize their clinical benefits. By understanding the comprehensive roles and mechanisms of these multifunctional peptides, we can better appreciate their capacity to prevent and treat vascular aging and associated cardiovascular disorders. Future research should aim to further elucidate their therapeutic effects and optimize their clinical applications.

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AgingCardiovascular DiseasesIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsMitochondriaBiomarkersHumansMitochondrial ProteinsOxidative StressBiomarkershumaninIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsMitochondrial ProteinsMOTS-c peptide, humanbiomarkers.cardiovascular diseasesendothelial functionMitochondrial-derived peptidesoxidative stressvascular aging

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