Polyhemoglobin with Synthetic Enzymes A Breakthrough in Cardiomyocyte Protection Under Ischemic Stress

Introduction

Ischemic injury to heart cells remains a major challenge in cardiovascular medicine, often resulting in irreversible damage. A new study from the Artificial Cells & Organs Research Centre, McGill University, investigates a novel solution combining polyhemoglobin with synthetic enzymes—offering promising cardioprotective effects. Visit https://www.cardiologymedjournal.com/jccm for more groundbreaking research in this field.

Revolutionizing Ischemic Cardioprotection with PolyHb + Synthetic Enzymes

• The study tested the efficacy of polyhemoglobin (PolyHb) combined with three synthetic enzymesneo-catalase, neo-superoxide dismutase, and neo-carbonic anhydraseon human cardiomyocytes exposed to ischemic shock.
• PolyHb alone offered limited protection, but when paired with all three enzymes, it significantly:
  • Reduced Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS).
  • Enhanced mitochondrial function.
  • Lowered apoptosis and necrosis.
  • Decreased cardiac troponin I (cTnI) levels, a marker of heart injury.

A detailed analysis can be found in https://doi.com/10.29328/journal.jccm.1001207.

The Role of Synthetic Enzymes in Cardioprotection

The American Heart Association underscores the importance of reducing oxidative stress to protect cardiac tissues under ischemic conditions. Aligning with this, the synthetic enzymes in the study effectively mimicked their natural counterparts, providing a more stable and targeted antioxidant defense system.

• NeoSOD neutralizes superoxide radicals.
• NeoCAT breaks down hydrogen peroxide.
• NeoCA regulates intracellular CO₂ and pH, essential in ischemic stress.

Key Findings of the Study

• MetHb Reduction: Vitamin C restored functional hemoglobin by reducing metHb from 96.7% to 5.1% in 24 hours.
• Cell Viability MTT assay confirmed highest survival at 1.4x concentration of PolyHb + 3 enzymes.
• ROS Levels: Dropped from ~87% to ~53% after treatment with the full combo.
• Mitochondrial Health: Red/Green fluorescence ratio significantly improved (from 0.2 to 1.3).
• Cell Death: Apoptosis/Necrosis reduced substantially, indicating enhanced recovery.
• Cardiac Injury: cTnI levels dropped from 27 ng/ml (untreated) to 7 ng/ml (treated), indicating minimal myocardial damage.

Read the full study at https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.jccm.1001207

Clinical Implications and Future Research

The findings suggest that polyHb combined with synthetic enzymes could revolutionize blood substitutes and organ preservation fluids. Future in vivo trials will be crucial to evaluate immune responses and systemic effects. Notably, the American College of Cardiology advocates for continued innovation in organ preservation strategies to improve transplant outcomes and trauma care.

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