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ArticleJournal of cardiothoracic surgery2026

The role of HIF-1α in rat coronary atherosclerosis through the IL-6/JAK1/STAT3 pathway.

Hui Huang, Xiuze Zhang, Ping Liu, Jingyu Zhang

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Hui Huang *Department of Cardiology, Xinhua Hospital of ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, Yining, Xinjiang, China.
Xiuze Zhang *Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi university, Shihezi, Xinjiang, China.
Ping LiuLaboratory Department, Xinhua Hospital of ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, No. 216 Xinye Road, Yining, 832500, Xinjiang, China. LiuPingLP910@163.com.
Jingyu ZhangScience and Education Section, Xinhua Hospital of ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, No. 216 Xinye Road, Yining, 832500, Xinjiang, China. joelch11@163.com.

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objectiveTo explore the protective mechanism of HIF-1α on coronary atherosclerosis (CA) through the IL-6/JAK1/STAT3 pathway.

methodsForty rats were randomly divided into control group, model group, OE HIF-1α group, and shRNA HIF-1α group. The morphology of coronary arteries, ROS fluorescence intensity, measure myocardial enzyme spectrum, and serum biochemical indicators were observed. The expression of HIF-1α, IL-6/JAK1/STAT3 proteins in myocardial tissue was detected by Western blot.

resultsCompared to controls, CA model rats exhibited significantly increased HIF-1α expression (1.7-fold in serum, 2.5-fold in myocardium), elevated ROS levels (2.1-fold), activated IL-6/JAK1/STAT3 pathway (3.2-fold), and coronary artery dilation (79% wider), alongside worsened myocardial enzymes and serum lipids (all P < 0.05); HIF-1α knockdown reversed these changes, reducing HIF-1α by 35%, ROS by 40%, pathway activity by 50%, and coronary diameter by 25%, while HIF-1α overexpression exacerbated all parameters with 2.8-fold higher HIF-1α, 90% increased ROS, and 3.5-fold pathway activation (all P < 0.01).

conclusionHIF-1α knockdown attenuates CA by suppressing IL-6/JAK1/STAT3, reducing oxidative stress and vascular remodeling, while overexpression worsens outcomes. These findings highlight HIF-1α as a potential therapeutic target for CA, suggesting that its inhibition could mitigate myocardial injury in ischemic heart disease.

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Coronary Artery DiseaseHypoxia-Inducible Factor 1, alpha SubunitInterleukin-6Janus Kinase 1STAT3 Transcription FactorAnimalsBlotting, WesternDisease Models, AnimalMaleRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReactive Oxygen SpeciesSignal TransductionHif1a protein, ratHypoxia-Inducible Factor 1, alpha SubunitInterleukin-6Jak1 protein, ratJanus Kinase 1Reactive Oxygen SpeciesStat3 protein, ratSTAT3 Transcription FactorCoronary atherosclerosisHIF-1αIL-6/JAK1/STAT3 pathwayMyocardial enzyme spectrum

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