<p>Abnormal angiogenesis is a key process associated with ischaemic retinopathies such as diabetic retinopathy, for which the underlying pathological mechanisms are still poorly understood. Here, we confirm that angiogenic factor 1 with a G patch and FHA domain (AGGF1) is elevated in the diabetics and induces retinal angiogenesis. Mechanistic investigations demonstrate that HIF-1α directly regulates <i>AGGF1</i> expression. AGGF1 upregulates the expression of cell cycle proteins by increasing the binding of tumour necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 12 (TNFSF12) to fibroblast -growth -factor-inducible 14 (FN14, TNFRSF12A). Furthermore, targeting AGGF1 attenuates pathological neovascularisation in ischaemic retinopathy. Additionally, we discover that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) could inhibit the AGGF1 signalling pathway early to achieve therapeutic effects. Overall, we elucidate the mechanism underlying pathological retinal angiogenesis involved in endothelial AGGF1-dependent events and highlight a therapy for the effective treatment of ischaemic retinopathy.</p>

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Endothelial AGGF1 promotes retinal angiogenesis by coordinating TNFSF12/FN14 signalling

  • Ying Cheng,
  • Man Zhang,
  • Chenguang Li,
  • Long Su,
  • Lingli Fu,
  • Shi Wu,
  • Chaofei Xu,
  • Bei Sun,
  • Liming Chen

摘要

Abnormal angiogenesis is a key process associated with ischaemic retinopathies such as diabetic retinopathy, for which the underlying pathological mechanisms are still poorly understood. Here, we confirm that angiogenic factor 1 with a G patch and FHA domain (AGGF1) is elevated in the diabetics and induces retinal angiogenesis. Mechanistic investigations demonstrate that HIF-1α directly regulates AGGF1 expression. AGGF1 upregulates the expression of cell cycle proteins by increasing the binding of tumour necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 12 (TNFSF12) to fibroblast -growth -factor-inducible 14 (FN14, TNFRSF12A). Furthermore, targeting AGGF1 attenuates pathological neovascularisation in ischaemic retinopathy. Additionally, we discover that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) could inhibit the AGGF1 signalling pathway early to achieve therapeutic effects. Overall, we elucidate the mechanism underlying pathological retinal angiogenesis involved in endothelial AGGF1-dependent events and highlight a therapy for the effective treatment of ischaemic retinopathy.