Branched chain α-ketoacids aerobically activate HIF1α signaling in vascular cells
J. Loscalzo, W. Xiao, N. Shrimali, W. M. Oldham, C. B. Clish, H. He, S. J. Wong, B. M. Wertheim, E. Arons, M. C. Haigis, J. A. Leopold
This study identifies branched chain α-ketoacids (BCKAs) as novel signaling metabolites that activate HIF1α signaling in normoxia and modulate vascular smooth muscle cell function in pulmonary vascular disease.
bioRxiv · May 29, 2024 · PreprintCell Biology