Monday, December 29, 2025

Redefining Mitochondrial Protein Synthesis in Heart Disease

The International Conference on Cardiology and Cardiovascular Science 2026 will feature a groundbreaking in-person oral presentation by Qiong Yuan, Southwest Medical University, China. Her talk, “DICAR-JP Regulates Ribosome Migration,” introduces a novel molecular concept that reshapes our understanding of mitochondrial protein production and opens new therapeutic avenues for diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM).

Title: DICAR-JP regulates ribosome migration, a new theory of mitochondrial protein production


🧠 Key Concepts from the Presentation

  • Active Functional Fragment Identified
    DICAR-JP is defined as the biologically active domain of circular RNA DICAR, responsible for its cardioprotective function.

  • A New Molecular Paradigm
    The concept of ribosome migration explains how ribosomes relocate from the endoplasmic reticulum to mitochondria to support targeted protein synthesis.

  • Control of Nascent Peptide Translation
    Interaction between DICAR-JP and NACα regulates synthesis of the OGDHL nascent peptide, a key metabolic enzyme.

  • Mitochondrial Targeting Mechanism
    DICAR-JP promotes efficient translocation of newly synthesized OGDHL peptides into mitochondria.

  • Reversal of Metabolic Remodeling
    Restoring OGDHL expression corrects pathological metabolic reprogramming in diabetic cardiomyocytes.

  • RNA Optimization Strategy
    Sequence refinement led to the development of DICAR-JP45 with enhanced biological activity.

  • Comparable to Established Therapy
    DICAR-JP45 demonstrates cardioprotective efficacy similar to empagliflozin in preventing heart remodeling.

  • Endogenous RNA Drug Library
    Proposes a new class of nucleic acid–based therapeutics derived from endogenous RNA fragments.

  • Future Therapeutic Potential
    Positions ribosome migration and DICAR-JP45 as promising targets for next-generation DCM treatment.



🌍 Why This Research Matters

This presentation bridges RNA biology, mitochondrial dynamics, and cardiovascular pharmacology, offering a transformative framework for understanding metabolic heart disease. It provides a strong foundation for developing precision RNA therapies for diabetic cardiomyopathy.


📅 Event Overview

#MitochondrialResearch #CardiovascularScience #DiabeticCardiomyopathy #RNAtherapeutics #RibosomeMigration #HeartMetabolism #CardiologyConference #HybridConference2026

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Redefining Mitochondrial Protein Synthesis in Heart Disease

The International Conference on Cardiology and Cardiovascular Science 2026 will feature a groundbreaking in-person oral presentation by Qi...