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ArticleScientific reports2025

Baicalin protects against myocardial fibrosis through inhibition of DOT1L/COL-1 pathway during diabetic cardiomyopathy.

Qiuling Xu, Zhuoxi Liu, Liyuan Wang, Guoyang Liu, Long Zhao, Hui Yue, Yong Liu

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Qiuling Xu *School of Basic Medical Sciences, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, 1570 11, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
Zhuoxi Liu *Gastroenterology Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, 157011, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
Liyuan Wang *School of Basic Medical Sciences, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, 1570 11, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
Guoyang LiuFirst Clinical Medical College, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, 157011, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
Long ZhaoFirst Clinical Medical College, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, 157011, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
Hui YueDepartment of Scientific Research, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, 157011, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
Yong LiuSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, 1570 11, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China. liuyong@mdjmu.edu.cn.

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Basic Scientific Research Business Expenses of Hei Longjiang Province 2018-KYYWF-0170Basic Scientific Research Business Expenses of Hei Longjiang Province 2024-KYYWF-0461Doctoral Research Start-up Fund of Mudanjiang Medical University 2021-MYBSKY-019Doctoral Research Start-up Fund of Mudanjiang Medical University 2021-MYBSKY-031Doctoral Research Start-up Fund of Mudanjiang Medical University 2024-MYBSKY-003Joint Guidance Project of Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province SS2024C001Science and Technology Guidance Project of the Science and Technology Bureau of Mudanjiang HT2020JG113Science and Technology Guidance Project of the Science and Technology Bureau of Mudanjiang HT2022JG090
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Abstract

Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) requires a systematic approach for effective management. Focusing on key signaling pathways in myocardial fibrosis could offer novel therapeutic approaches for DCM. The objective of this research is to investigate new biomarker and the underlying mechanisms by which baicalin intervenes in the progression of DCM. Swiss Target Prediction databases and weighted correlation network analysis (WGCNA) were employed to collect and analyze targets of baicalin and DCM. Intersection targets were obtained through venn online website, network visualization was conducted through STRING database and Cytoscape 3.7.2 software. Molecular docking validation was completed via AutoDock Vina software. Western blotting, RT-qPCR and histology were carried out to validate the direct targets of baicalin and explore the molecular mechanism during DCM progression. In mice induced to DCM, we observed that disruptor of telomeric silencing 1-like (DOT1L) was upregulated. Baicalin (BC) reduced myocardial fibrosis in mice as indicated by the reduced expression levels of fibrosis markers COL-1 and TGF-β. The inhibitory effect of BC was reversed by overexpressed DOT1L and further enhanced by silenced DOT1L. Our results indicate that cardiomyocyte DOT1L exerts a pathogenic role in DCM and BC specifically targets DOT1L/COL-1 signaling to reduce myocardial fibrosis in DCM.

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Collagen Type IDiabetic CardiomyopathiesFlavonoidsMethyltransferasesSignal TransductionAnimalsDiabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalFibrosisHistone-Lysine N-MethyltransferaseMaleMiceMyocardiumMyocytes, CardiacbaicalinCollagen Type IDot1l protein, mouseFlavonoidsHistone-Lysine N-MethyltransferaseMethyltransferasesBaicalinCardiomyocytesDiabetic cardiomyopathyDOT1L

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