Cardiac myosin binding protein-C (cMyBP-C) is a trans-filament protein which, at its N'-region, connects thick and thin filaments to regulate cardiac contractility. The overall objective of the studies contained in this renewal of R01HL-105826 is to define the N'-region of cMyBP-C as a critical regulator of cardiac contractility. In particular, C0-C1f, which interacts only with actin, is generated by proteolysis of cMyBP-C during ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury and heart failure. On the other hand, C0-C2 interacts with both actin and myosin, connecting thin and thick filaments to regulate sarcomere function. On the basis of these findings, we will 1) use a novel transgenic mouse model expressing cMyBP-C (cMyBP-C110kDa) in which the C0-C1f region was ablated to study the necessity and sufficiency of this domain in regulating cardiac contractility and 2) use adeno-associated virus 9 (AAV9)-mediated expression of (i) recombinant C0-C2 to determine the sufficiency of N'-terminal C0-C2 in bundling thick and thin filaments in vivo and (ii) recombinant C0-C2?CTS, in which the calpain-targeted site (CTS) has been ablated, to determine its therapeutic potential in improving cardiac function pre- and post-I/R injury. The molecular mechanisms underlying the regulation of cMyBP-C and, in turn, its impact on sarcomere structure and function, are largely unknown. Our short-term goal is to elucidate the specific role(s) of the N'-region of cMyBP-C in the regulation of cardiac function, whereas our long-term goal is to determine the mechanisms by which cMyBP-C stabilizes sarcomeric structure and function, thereby conferring cardioprotection during I/R injury.
SPECIFIC AIM 1 will test the hypothesis that the C0-C1f domain of cMyBP-C, which is cleaved and released during I/R injury, is necessary for regulating cardiac function. Transgenic cMyBP-C110kDa mice will be used to determine the critical role of the N'-region of cMyBP-C at the sarcomere and whole-heart levels, compared to the control non-transgenic mice.
SPECIFIC AIM 2 will test the hypothesis that the C0-C2 domains of cMyBP-C are sufficient to bundle thick and thin filaments and to regulate normal cardiac function. AAV9-mediated expression of recombinant C0-C2 will be used to prevent or rescue contractile dysfunction in mouse models that lack either the N'-region (C0-C1f) or full-length cMyBP-C in vivo.
SPECIFIC AIM 3 will test the hypothesis that expression of recombinant C0-C2?CTS in vivo confers cardioprotection during I/R injury. Recombinant C0-C2?CTS protein is protected from calpain-mediated degradation. We expect AAV9-mediated expression of recombinant C0-C2?CTS to significantly reduce infarct size and apoptosis, as well as preserve contractile function during I/R injury. Together, these studies will determine the necessity and sufficiency of the N'-region (both C0-C1f and C0-C2) of cMyBP-C to regulate cardiac function, and, hence, provide therapy for myocardial injury and heart failure occurring during I/R injury.

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The long-term objective is to understand the functional consequences of cardiac myosin binding protein-C on heart function. In particular, the proposed studies will determine the specific role(s) of the amino terminal-region of cardiac myosin binding protein-C in regulating sarcomere structure and function at the cardiac sarcomeric and whole-heart levels, leading to the development of potential cardioprotective therapeutic approaches to improve cardiac function in heart failure.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01HL105826-07
Application #
9468421
Study Section
Cardiac Contractility, Hypertrophy, and Failure Study Section (CCHF)
Program Officer
Adhikari, Bishow B
Project Start
2016-12-01
Project End
2020-03-31
Budget Start
2018-04-01
Budget End
2019-03-31
Support Year
7
Fiscal Year
2018
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Cincinnati
Department
Internal Medicine/Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
041064767
City
Cincinnati
State
OH
Country
United States
Zip Code
45221
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