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TRIM40 interacts directly with <t>PKN2.</t> (A) Schematic diagram of the quantitative proteomic screening workflow for identifying TRIM40‐interacting proteins. (B) Tandem mass spectrum of representative peptide fragments from PKN2. (C) Amino acid sequence information of the identified PKN2 peptides. (D, E) Co‐IP assays using anti‐Flag antibody in NRVMs (D) and HEK‐293T cells (E) transfected with Flag‐tagged TRIM40, followed by immunoblotting to detect PKN2 association. IgG served as a NC for Co‐IP (n = 3). (F) Endogenous PKN2 binding was detected by immunoblotting after Co‐IP with anti‐TRIM40 antibody from mouse heart tissue lysates. IgG was used as a control (n = 6). (G) Schematic representation of the domain deletion mutants of PKN2. (H) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with HA‐tagged full‐length PKN2 or its deletion mutants together with Flag‐TRIM40. Immunoprecipitation was performed using anti‐HA antibody, followed by immunoblotting to detect Flag‐TRIM40 binding (n = 3). (I) Schematic diagrams of TRIM40 domain deletion mutants and its catalytically inactive mutant (C29S). (J) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with Flag‐tagged full‐length TRIM40 or its mutants together with HA‐PKN2. Immunoprecipitation with anti‐Flag antibody was used to assess HA‐PKN2 binding (n = 3). (K) Ubiquitination assay of PKN2 in HEK‐293T cells co‐expressing Myc‐Ub, HA‐PKN2, and the catalytically inactive mutant Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S. HA immunoprecipitates were analyzed by immunoblotting to detect PKN2 ubiquitination. (n = 3) (L) Confocal microscopy images showing the effects of different TRIM40 variants (full‐length, deletion mutants, and C29S mutant) on F‐actin cytoskeleton organization in NRVMs. Cells were stained with rhodamine‐conjugated phalloidin (red, labeling F‐actin) and anti‐TRIM40 antibody (green, indicating transfected TRIM40 variants), with nuclei counterstained by DAPI (blue). Scale bar = 50 µm (n = 3). (M) Structural basis of the TRIM40‐PKN2 interaction.
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Article Title: TRIM40 Drives Pathological Cardiac Hypertrophy and Heart Failure via Ubiquitination of PKN2

Journal: Advanced Science

doi: 10.1002/advs.202521337

TRIM40 interacts directly with PKN2. (A) Schematic diagram of the quantitative proteomic screening workflow for identifying TRIM40‐interacting proteins. (B) Tandem mass spectrum of representative peptide fragments from PKN2. (C) Amino acid sequence information of the identified PKN2 peptides. (D, E) Co‐IP assays using anti‐Flag antibody in NRVMs (D) and HEK‐293T cells (E) transfected with Flag‐tagged TRIM40, followed by immunoblotting to detect PKN2 association. IgG served as a NC for Co‐IP (n = 3). (F) Endogenous PKN2 binding was detected by immunoblotting after Co‐IP with anti‐TRIM40 antibody from mouse heart tissue lysates. IgG was used as a control (n = 6). (G) Schematic representation of the domain deletion mutants of PKN2. (H) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with HA‐tagged full‐length PKN2 or its deletion mutants together with Flag‐TRIM40. Immunoprecipitation was performed using anti‐HA antibody, followed by immunoblotting to detect Flag‐TRIM40 binding (n = 3). (I) Schematic diagrams of TRIM40 domain deletion mutants and its catalytically inactive mutant (C29S). (J) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with Flag‐tagged full‐length TRIM40 or its mutants together with HA‐PKN2. Immunoprecipitation with anti‐Flag antibody was used to assess HA‐PKN2 binding (n = 3). (K) Ubiquitination assay of PKN2 in HEK‐293T cells co‐expressing Myc‐Ub, HA‐PKN2, and the catalytically inactive mutant Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S. HA immunoprecipitates were analyzed by immunoblotting to detect PKN2 ubiquitination. (n = 3) (L) Confocal microscopy images showing the effects of different TRIM40 variants (full‐length, deletion mutants, and C29S mutant) on F‐actin cytoskeleton organization in NRVMs. Cells were stained with rhodamine‐conjugated phalloidin (red, labeling F‐actin) and anti‐TRIM40 antibody (green, indicating transfected TRIM40 variants), with nuclei counterstained by DAPI (blue). Scale bar = 50 µm (n = 3). (M) Structural basis of the TRIM40‐PKN2 interaction.
Figure Legend Snippet: TRIM40 interacts directly with PKN2. (A) Schematic diagram of the quantitative proteomic screening workflow for identifying TRIM40‐interacting proteins. (B) Tandem mass spectrum of representative peptide fragments from PKN2. (C) Amino acid sequence information of the identified PKN2 peptides. (D, E) Co‐IP assays using anti‐Flag antibody in NRVMs (D) and HEK‐293T cells (E) transfected with Flag‐tagged TRIM40, followed by immunoblotting to detect PKN2 association. IgG served as a NC for Co‐IP (n = 3). (F) Endogenous PKN2 binding was detected by immunoblotting after Co‐IP with anti‐TRIM40 antibody from mouse heart tissue lysates. IgG was used as a control (n = 6). (G) Schematic representation of the domain deletion mutants of PKN2. (H) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with HA‐tagged full‐length PKN2 or its deletion mutants together with Flag‐TRIM40. Immunoprecipitation was performed using anti‐HA antibody, followed by immunoblotting to detect Flag‐TRIM40 binding (n = 3). (I) Schematic diagrams of TRIM40 domain deletion mutants and its catalytically inactive mutant (C29S). (J) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with Flag‐tagged full‐length TRIM40 or its mutants together with HA‐PKN2. Immunoprecipitation with anti‐Flag antibody was used to assess HA‐PKN2 binding (n = 3). (K) Ubiquitination assay of PKN2 in HEK‐293T cells co‐expressing Myc‐Ub, HA‐PKN2, and the catalytically inactive mutant Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S. HA immunoprecipitates were analyzed by immunoblotting to detect PKN2 ubiquitination. (n = 3) (L) Confocal microscopy images showing the effects of different TRIM40 variants (full‐length, deletion mutants, and C29S mutant) on F‐actin cytoskeleton organization in NRVMs. Cells were stained with rhodamine‐conjugated phalloidin (red, labeling F‐actin) and anti‐TRIM40 antibody (green, indicating transfected TRIM40 variants), with nuclei counterstained by DAPI (blue). Scale bar = 50 µm (n = 3). (M) Structural basis of the TRIM40‐PKN2 interaction.

Techniques Used: Sequencing, Co-Immunoprecipitation Assay, Transfection, Western Blot, Binding Assay, Control, Immunoprecipitation, Mutagenesis, Ubiquitin Proteomics, Expressing, Confocal Microscopy, Staining, Labeling

TRIM40 Positively Regulates the Phosphorylation of PKN2 by Mediating Its K63‐Linked Ubiquitination. (A) HEK‐293T cells were transfected with HA‐PKN2, Myc‐Ub, and Flag‐TRIM40, and treated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting. The ubiquitination level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting using an anti‐HA antibody (Control = IgG) (n = 3). (B) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with HA‐PKN2, Flag‐TRIM40, and various types of Myc‐Ub (including WT, K6‐, K11‐, K27‐, K29‐, K33‐, K48‐, and K63‐linked ubiquitin chains). After immunoprecipitation with anti‐HA magnetic beads, the ubiquitination of PKN2 was analyzed by immunoblotting. Cells were pretreated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting (n = 3). (C) HEK‐293T cells were transfected with HA‐PKN2, Myc‐Ub, EV, Flag‐TRIM40, and Flag‐TRIM40‐29S, treated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting. The ubiquitination level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting using an anti‐HA antibody (n = 3). (D) NRVMs were transfected with siRNA targeting TRIM40, followed by treatment with 1 µ m Ang II for 12 h. The phosphorylation level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting, with GAPDH used as the loading control (n = 3). (E) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel D (n = 3). (F) NRVMs were transfected with a TRIM40 expression vector, followed by treatment with 1 µ m Ang II for 12 h. The phosphorylation level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting, with GAPDH used as the loading control (n = 3). (G) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel F (n = 3). (H) NRVMs overexpressing Flag‐TRIM40 or Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S were treated with Ang II (1 µ m ) for 24 h. Phosphorylation of PKN2 at Ser815 (p‑PKN2) was detected by Western blot. GAPDH served as a loading control (n = 3). (I) Densitometric quantification of the Western blot bands from Figure (n = 3). (J) The level of p‐PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting in whole heart tissue lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (K) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel J (n = 6). (L) The level of p‐PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting in whole heart tissue lysates from mice subjected to TAC surgery (n = 6). (M) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel L (n = 6). (N) NRVMs overexpressing Flag‐TRIM40 or Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S were treated with Ang II (1 µ m ) for 24 h. Protein levels of MYH7, ANP and BNP were detected by Western blot. GAPDH served as a loading control (n = 3). (O) Densitometric quantification of the Western blot bands from Figure (n = 3). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by Tukey post hoc test; ** p < 0.01.
Figure Legend Snippet: TRIM40 Positively Regulates the Phosphorylation of PKN2 by Mediating Its K63‐Linked Ubiquitination. (A) HEK‐293T cells were transfected with HA‐PKN2, Myc‐Ub, and Flag‐TRIM40, and treated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting. The ubiquitination level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting using an anti‐HA antibody (Control = IgG) (n = 3). (B) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with HA‐PKN2, Flag‐TRIM40, and various types of Myc‐Ub (including WT, K6‐, K11‐, K27‐, K29‐, K33‐, K48‐, and K63‐linked ubiquitin chains). After immunoprecipitation with anti‐HA magnetic beads, the ubiquitination of PKN2 was analyzed by immunoblotting. Cells were pretreated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting (n = 3). (C) HEK‐293T cells were transfected with HA‐PKN2, Myc‐Ub, EV, Flag‐TRIM40, and Flag‐TRIM40‐29S, treated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting. The ubiquitination level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting using an anti‐HA antibody (n = 3). (D) NRVMs were transfected with siRNA targeting TRIM40, followed by treatment with 1 µ m Ang II for 12 h. The phosphorylation level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting, with GAPDH used as the loading control (n = 3). (E) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel D (n = 3). (F) NRVMs were transfected with a TRIM40 expression vector, followed by treatment with 1 µ m Ang II for 12 h. The phosphorylation level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting, with GAPDH used as the loading control (n = 3). (G) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel F (n = 3). (H) NRVMs overexpressing Flag‐TRIM40 or Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S were treated with Ang II (1 µ m ) for 24 h. Phosphorylation of PKN2 at Ser815 (p‑PKN2) was detected by Western blot. GAPDH served as a loading control (n = 3). (I) Densitometric quantification of the Western blot bands from Figure (n = 3). (J) The level of p‐PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting in whole heart tissue lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (K) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel J (n = 6). (L) The level of p‐PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting in whole heart tissue lysates from mice subjected to TAC surgery (n = 6). (M) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel L (n = 6). (N) NRVMs overexpressing Flag‐TRIM40 or Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S were treated with Ang II (1 µ m ) for 24 h. Protein levels of MYH7, ANP and BNP were detected by Western blot. GAPDH served as a loading control (n = 3). (O) Densitometric quantification of the Western blot bands from Figure (n = 3). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by Tukey post hoc test; ** p < 0.01.

Techniques Used: Phospho-proteomics, Ubiquitin Proteomics, Transfection, Western Blot, Control, Immunoprecipitation, Magnetic Beads, Software, Expressing, Plasmid Preparation, Two Tailed Test

TRIM40 exacerbates Ang II‐induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and fibrosis by regulating PKN2. C57BL/6 mice received two injections of AAV9 encoding TRIM40 at one‐month intervals, followed by continuous infusion of saline or Ang II for two weeks. (A) Mouse systolic blood pressure was measured weekly using a non‐invasive tail‐cuff system (n = 6). (B) Serum Ang II concentration was detected in mice (n = 6). (C) Representative echocardiographic images of mice from each experimental group (n = 6). (D–F) Cardiac function parameters showing EF (D), FS (E), and IVRT (F) (n = 6). (G) Serum CK‐MB levels in mice (n = 6). (H) HW/BW of mice in each group (n = 6). (I) Representative freshly isolated heart specimens photographed against a white background (scale bar = 5 mm) (n = 6). (J) Cardiomyocyte size was assessed by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (K) H&E staining of heart tissue sections (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (L, M) Myocardial fibrosis was evaluated by Masson's trichrome staining (L) and Picrosirius red staining (M) (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (N) Western blot analysis of MYH7, ANP, and BNP in myocardial tissues, with GAPDH as a loading control (n = 6). (O, P) mRNA expression levels of hypertrophy‐associated genes (O) and inflammation‐related genes (P) in myocardial tissues, normalized to Actb (n = 6). (Q) p‐PKN2 levels were detected by immunoblotting in whole heart lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (R) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel Q (n = 6). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between the two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by a Tukey post hoc test. ns indicates not statistically significant; * p < 0.05, ** p < 0.01.
Figure Legend Snippet: TRIM40 exacerbates Ang II‐induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and fibrosis by regulating PKN2. C57BL/6 mice received two injections of AAV9 encoding TRIM40 at one‐month intervals, followed by continuous infusion of saline or Ang II for two weeks. (A) Mouse systolic blood pressure was measured weekly using a non‐invasive tail‐cuff system (n = 6). (B) Serum Ang II concentration was detected in mice (n = 6). (C) Representative echocardiographic images of mice from each experimental group (n = 6). (D–F) Cardiac function parameters showing EF (D), FS (E), and IVRT (F) (n = 6). (G) Serum CK‐MB levels in mice (n = 6). (H) HW/BW of mice in each group (n = 6). (I) Representative freshly isolated heart specimens photographed against a white background (scale bar = 5 mm) (n = 6). (J) Cardiomyocyte size was assessed by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (K) H&E staining of heart tissue sections (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (L, M) Myocardial fibrosis was evaluated by Masson's trichrome staining (L) and Picrosirius red staining (M) (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (N) Western blot analysis of MYH7, ANP, and BNP in myocardial tissues, with GAPDH as a loading control (n = 6). (O, P) mRNA expression levels of hypertrophy‐associated genes (O) and inflammation‐related genes (P) in myocardial tissues, normalized to Actb (n = 6). (Q) p‐PKN2 levels were detected by immunoblotting in whole heart lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (R) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel Q (n = 6). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between the two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by a Tukey post hoc test. ns indicates not statistically significant; * p < 0.05, ** p < 0.01.

Techniques Used: Saline, Concentration Assay, Isolation, Staining, Western Blot, Control, Expressing, Software, Two Tailed Test

TRIM40 exacerbates TAC‐induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and fibrosis by regulating PKN2. C57BL/6 mice received two injections of AAV9 encoding TRIM40 at one‐month intervals, followed by sham surgery or TAC surgery for two weeks. (A) Representative echocardiographic images of mice from each experimental group (n = 6). (B–D) Cardiac function parameters showing EF (B), FS (C), and IVRT (D) (n = 6). (E) Serum CK‐MB levels in mice (n = 6). (F) HW/BW of mice in each group (n = 6). (G) Representative freshly isolated heart specimens photographed against a white background (scale bar = 5 mm) (n = 6). (H) Cardiomyocyte size was assessed by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (I) Cardiomyocyte hypertrophy evaluated by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (J) H&E staining of heart tissue sections (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (K, L) Myocardial fibrosis was evaluated by Masson's trichrome staining (K) and Picrosirius red staining (L) (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (M) Western blot analysis of MYH7, ANP, and BNP in myocardial tissues, with GAPDH as a loading control (n = 6). (N, O) mRNA expression levels of hypertrophy‐associated genes (N) and inflammation‐related genes (O) in myocardial tissues, normalized to Actb (n = 6). (P) p‐PKN2 levels were detected by immunoblotting in whole heart lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (Q) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel P (n = 6). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between the two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by Tukey post hoc test; ** p < 0.01.
Figure Legend Snippet: TRIM40 exacerbates TAC‐induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and fibrosis by regulating PKN2. C57BL/6 mice received two injections of AAV9 encoding TRIM40 at one‐month intervals, followed by sham surgery or TAC surgery for two weeks. (A) Representative echocardiographic images of mice from each experimental group (n = 6). (B–D) Cardiac function parameters showing EF (B), FS (C), and IVRT (D) (n = 6). (E) Serum CK‐MB levels in mice (n = 6). (F) HW/BW of mice in each group (n = 6). (G) Representative freshly isolated heart specimens photographed against a white background (scale bar = 5 mm) (n = 6). (H) Cardiomyocyte size was assessed by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (I) Cardiomyocyte hypertrophy evaluated by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (J) H&E staining of heart tissue sections (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (K, L) Myocardial fibrosis was evaluated by Masson's trichrome staining (K) and Picrosirius red staining (L) (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (M) Western blot analysis of MYH7, ANP, and BNP in myocardial tissues, with GAPDH as a loading control (n = 6). (N, O) mRNA expression levels of hypertrophy‐associated genes (N) and inflammation‐related genes (O) in myocardial tissues, normalized to Actb (n = 6). (P) p‐PKN2 levels were detected by immunoblotting in whole heart lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (Q) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel P (n = 6). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between the two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by Tukey post hoc test; ** p < 0.01.

Techniques Used: Isolation, Staining, Western Blot, Control, Expressing, Software, Two Tailed Test

A Mechanism of TRIM40 Driving Cardiac Hypertrophy through PKN2 Ubiquitination.
Figure Legend Snippet: A Mechanism of TRIM40 Driving Cardiac Hypertrophy through PKN2 Ubiquitination.

Techniques Used: Ubiquitin Proteomics



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TRIM40 interacts directly with <t>PKN2.</t> (A) Schematic diagram of the quantitative proteomic screening workflow for identifying TRIM40‐interacting proteins. (B) Tandem mass spectrum of representative peptide fragments from PKN2. (C) Amino acid sequence information of the identified PKN2 peptides. (D, E) Co‐IP assays using anti‐Flag antibody in NRVMs (D) and HEK‐293T cells (E) transfected with Flag‐tagged TRIM40, followed by immunoblotting to detect PKN2 association. IgG served as a NC for Co‐IP (n = 3). (F) Endogenous PKN2 binding was detected by immunoblotting after Co‐IP with anti‐TRIM40 antibody from mouse heart tissue lysates. IgG was used as a control (n = 6). (G) Schematic representation of the domain deletion mutants of PKN2. (H) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with HA‐tagged full‐length PKN2 or its deletion mutants together with Flag‐TRIM40. Immunoprecipitation was performed using anti‐HA antibody, followed by immunoblotting to detect Flag‐TRIM40 binding (n = 3). (I) Schematic diagrams of TRIM40 domain deletion mutants and its catalytically inactive mutant (C29S). (J) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with Flag‐tagged full‐length TRIM40 or its mutants together with HA‐PKN2. Immunoprecipitation with anti‐Flag antibody was used to assess HA‐PKN2 binding (n = 3). (K) Ubiquitination assay of PKN2 in HEK‐293T cells co‐expressing Myc‐Ub, HA‐PKN2, and the catalytically inactive mutant Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S. HA immunoprecipitates were analyzed by immunoblotting to detect PKN2 ubiquitination. (n = 3) (L) Confocal microscopy images showing the effects of different TRIM40 variants (full‐length, deletion mutants, and C29S mutant) on F‐actin cytoskeleton organization in NRVMs. Cells were stained with rhodamine‐conjugated phalloidin (red, labeling F‐actin) and anti‐TRIM40 antibody (green, indicating transfected TRIM40 variants), with nuclei counterstained by DAPI (blue). Scale bar = 50 µm (n = 3). (M) Structural basis of the TRIM40‐PKN2 interaction.
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TRIM40 interacts directly with PKN2. (A) Schematic diagram of the quantitative proteomic screening workflow for identifying TRIM40‐interacting proteins. (B) Tandem mass spectrum of representative peptide fragments from PKN2. (C) Amino acid sequence information of the identified PKN2 peptides. (D, E) Co‐IP assays using anti‐Flag antibody in NRVMs (D) and HEK‐293T cells (E) transfected with Flag‐tagged TRIM40, followed by immunoblotting to detect PKN2 association. IgG served as a NC for Co‐IP (n = 3). (F) Endogenous PKN2 binding was detected by immunoblotting after Co‐IP with anti‐TRIM40 antibody from mouse heart tissue lysates. IgG was used as a control (n = 6). (G) Schematic representation of the domain deletion mutants of PKN2. (H) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with HA‐tagged full‐length PKN2 or its deletion mutants together with Flag‐TRIM40. Immunoprecipitation was performed using anti‐HA antibody, followed by immunoblotting to detect Flag‐TRIM40 binding (n = 3). (I) Schematic diagrams of TRIM40 domain deletion mutants and its catalytically inactive mutant (C29S). (J) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with Flag‐tagged full‐length TRIM40 or its mutants together with HA‐PKN2. Immunoprecipitation with anti‐Flag antibody was used to assess HA‐PKN2 binding (n = 3). (K) Ubiquitination assay of PKN2 in HEK‐293T cells co‐expressing Myc‐Ub, HA‐PKN2, and the catalytically inactive mutant Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S. HA immunoprecipitates were analyzed by immunoblotting to detect PKN2 ubiquitination. (n = 3) (L) Confocal microscopy images showing the effects of different TRIM40 variants (full‐length, deletion mutants, and C29S mutant) on F‐actin cytoskeleton organization in NRVMs. Cells were stained with rhodamine‐conjugated phalloidin (red, labeling F‐actin) and anti‐TRIM40 antibody (green, indicating transfected TRIM40 variants), with nuclei counterstained by DAPI (blue). Scale bar = 50 µm (n = 3). (M) Structural basis of the TRIM40‐PKN2 interaction.

Journal: Advanced Science

Article Title: TRIM40 Drives Pathological Cardiac Hypertrophy and Heart Failure via Ubiquitination of PKN2

doi: 10.1002/advs.202521337

Figure Lengend Snippet: TRIM40 interacts directly with PKN2. (A) Schematic diagram of the quantitative proteomic screening workflow for identifying TRIM40‐interacting proteins. (B) Tandem mass spectrum of representative peptide fragments from PKN2. (C) Amino acid sequence information of the identified PKN2 peptides. (D, E) Co‐IP assays using anti‐Flag antibody in NRVMs (D) and HEK‐293T cells (E) transfected with Flag‐tagged TRIM40, followed by immunoblotting to detect PKN2 association. IgG served as a NC for Co‐IP (n = 3). (F) Endogenous PKN2 binding was detected by immunoblotting after Co‐IP with anti‐TRIM40 antibody from mouse heart tissue lysates. IgG was used as a control (n = 6). (G) Schematic representation of the domain deletion mutants of PKN2. (H) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with HA‐tagged full‐length PKN2 or its deletion mutants together with Flag‐TRIM40. Immunoprecipitation was performed using anti‐HA antibody, followed by immunoblotting to detect Flag‐TRIM40 binding (n = 3). (I) Schematic diagrams of TRIM40 domain deletion mutants and its catalytically inactive mutant (C29S). (J) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with Flag‐tagged full‐length TRIM40 or its mutants together with HA‐PKN2. Immunoprecipitation with anti‐Flag antibody was used to assess HA‐PKN2 binding (n = 3). (K) Ubiquitination assay of PKN2 in HEK‐293T cells co‐expressing Myc‐Ub, HA‐PKN2, and the catalytically inactive mutant Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S. HA immunoprecipitates were analyzed by immunoblotting to detect PKN2 ubiquitination. (n = 3) (L) Confocal microscopy images showing the effects of different TRIM40 variants (full‐length, deletion mutants, and C29S mutant) on F‐actin cytoskeleton organization in NRVMs. Cells were stained with rhodamine‐conjugated phalloidin (red, labeling F‐actin) and anti‐TRIM40 antibody (green, indicating transfected TRIM40 variants), with nuclei counterstained by DAPI (blue). Scale bar = 50 µm (n = 3). (M) Structural basis of the TRIM40‐PKN2 interaction.

Article Snippet: PKN1/2‐IN‐1 (HY‐145899), a PKN2 inhibitor, was purchased from MedChemExpress (New Jersey, USA).

Techniques: Sequencing, Co-Immunoprecipitation Assay, Transfection, Western Blot, Binding Assay, Control, Immunoprecipitation, Mutagenesis, Ubiquitin Proteomics, Expressing, Confocal Microscopy, Staining, Labeling

TRIM40 Positively Regulates the Phosphorylation of PKN2 by Mediating Its K63‐Linked Ubiquitination. (A) HEK‐293T cells were transfected with HA‐PKN2, Myc‐Ub, and Flag‐TRIM40, and treated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting. The ubiquitination level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting using an anti‐HA antibody (Control = IgG) (n = 3). (B) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with HA‐PKN2, Flag‐TRIM40, and various types of Myc‐Ub (including WT, K6‐, K11‐, K27‐, K29‐, K33‐, K48‐, and K63‐linked ubiquitin chains). After immunoprecipitation with anti‐HA magnetic beads, the ubiquitination of PKN2 was analyzed by immunoblotting. Cells were pretreated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting (n = 3). (C) HEK‐293T cells were transfected with HA‐PKN2, Myc‐Ub, EV, Flag‐TRIM40, and Flag‐TRIM40‐29S, treated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting. The ubiquitination level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting using an anti‐HA antibody (n = 3). (D) NRVMs were transfected with siRNA targeting TRIM40, followed by treatment with 1 µ m Ang II for 12 h. The phosphorylation level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting, with GAPDH used as the loading control (n = 3). (E) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel D (n = 3). (F) NRVMs were transfected with a TRIM40 expression vector, followed by treatment with 1 µ m Ang II for 12 h. The phosphorylation level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting, with GAPDH used as the loading control (n = 3). (G) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel F (n = 3). (H) NRVMs overexpressing Flag‐TRIM40 or Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S were treated with Ang II (1 µ m ) for 24 h. Phosphorylation of PKN2 at Ser815 (p‑PKN2) was detected by Western blot. GAPDH served as a loading control (n = 3). (I) Densitometric quantification of the Western blot bands from Figure (n = 3). (J) The level of p‐PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting in whole heart tissue lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (K) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel J (n = 6). (L) The level of p‐PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting in whole heart tissue lysates from mice subjected to TAC surgery (n = 6). (M) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel L (n = 6). (N) NRVMs overexpressing Flag‐TRIM40 or Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S were treated with Ang II (1 µ m ) for 24 h. Protein levels of MYH7, ANP and BNP were detected by Western blot. GAPDH served as a loading control (n = 3). (O) Densitometric quantification of the Western blot bands from Figure (n = 3). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by Tukey post hoc test; ** p < 0.01.

Journal: Advanced Science

Article Title: TRIM40 Drives Pathological Cardiac Hypertrophy and Heart Failure via Ubiquitination of PKN2

doi: 10.1002/advs.202521337

Figure Lengend Snippet: TRIM40 Positively Regulates the Phosphorylation of PKN2 by Mediating Its K63‐Linked Ubiquitination. (A) HEK‐293T cells were transfected with HA‐PKN2, Myc‐Ub, and Flag‐TRIM40, and treated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting. The ubiquitination level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting using an anti‐HA antibody (Control = IgG) (n = 3). (B) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with HA‐PKN2, Flag‐TRIM40, and various types of Myc‐Ub (including WT, K6‐, K11‐, K27‐, K29‐, K33‐, K48‐, and K63‐linked ubiquitin chains). After immunoprecipitation with anti‐HA magnetic beads, the ubiquitination of PKN2 was analyzed by immunoblotting. Cells were pretreated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting (n = 3). (C) HEK‐293T cells were transfected with HA‐PKN2, Myc‐Ub, EV, Flag‐TRIM40, and Flag‐TRIM40‐29S, treated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting. The ubiquitination level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting using an anti‐HA antibody (n = 3). (D) NRVMs were transfected with siRNA targeting TRIM40, followed by treatment with 1 µ m Ang II for 12 h. The phosphorylation level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting, with GAPDH used as the loading control (n = 3). (E) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel D (n = 3). (F) NRVMs were transfected with a TRIM40 expression vector, followed by treatment with 1 µ m Ang II for 12 h. The phosphorylation level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting, with GAPDH used as the loading control (n = 3). (G) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel F (n = 3). (H) NRVMs overexpressing Flag‐TRIM40 or Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S were treated with Ang II (1 µ m ) for 24 h. Phosphorylation of PKN2 at Ser815 (p‑PKN2) was detected by Western blot. GAPDH served as a loading control (n = 3). (I) Densitometric quantification of the Western blot bands from Figure (n = 3). (J) The level of p‐PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting in whole heart tissue lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (K) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel J (n = 6). (L) The level of p‐PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting in whole heart tissue lysates from mice subjected to TAC surgery (n = 6). (M) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel L (n = 6). (N) NRVMs overexpressing Flag‐TRIM40 or Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S were treated with Ang II (1 µ m ) for 24 h. Protein levels of MYH7, ANP and BNP were detected by Western blot. GAPDH served as a loading control (n = 3). (O) Densitometric quantification of the Western blot bands from Figure (n = 3). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by Tukey post hoc test; ** p < 0.01.

Article Snippet: PKN1/2‐IN‐1 (HY‐145899), a PKN2 inhibitor, was purchased from MedChemExpress (New Jersey, USA).

Techniques: Phospho-proteomics, Ubiquitin Proteomics, Transfection, Western Blot, Control, Immunoprecipitation, Magnetic Beads, Software, Expressing, Plasmid Preparation, Two Tailed Test

TRIM40 exacerbates Ang II‐induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and fibrosis by regulating PKN2. C57BL/6 mice received two injections of AAV9 encoding TRIM40 at one‐month intervals, followed by continuous infusion of saline or Ang II for two weeks. (A) Mouse systolic blood pressure was measured weekly using a non‐invasive tail‐cuff system (n = 6). (B) Serum Ang II concentration was detected in mice (n = 6). (C) Representative echocardiographic images of mice from each experimental group (n = 6). (D–F) Cardiac function parameters showing EF (D), FS (E), and IVRT (F) (n = 6). (G) Serum CK‐MB levels in mice (n = 6). (H) HW/BW of mice in each group (n = 6). (I) Representative freshly isolated heart specimens photographed against a white background (scale bar = 5 mm) (n = 6). (J) Cardiomyocyte size was assessed by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (K) H&E staining of heart tissue sections (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (L, M) Myocardial fibrosis was evaluated by Masson's trichrome staining (L) and Picrosirius red staining (M) (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (N) Western blot analysis of MYH7, ANP, and BNP in myocardial tissues, with GAPDH as a loading control (n = 6). (O, P) mRNA expression levels of hypertrophy‐associated genes (O) and inflammation‐related genes (P) in myocardial tissues, normalized to Actb (n = 6). (Q) p‐PKN2 levels were detected by immunoblotting in whole heart lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (R) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel Q (n = 6). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between the two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by a Tukey post hoc test. ns indicates not statistically significant; * p < 0.05, ** p < 0.01.

Journal: Advanced Science

Article Title: TRIM40 Drives Pathological Cardiac Hypertrophy and Heart Failure via Ubiquitination of PKN2

doi: 10.1002/advs.202521337

Figure Lengend Snippet: TRIM40 exacerbates Ang II‐induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and fibrosis by regulating PKN2. C57BL/6 mice received two injections of AAV9 encoding TRIM40 at one‐month intervals, followed by continuous infusion of saline or Ang II for two weeks. (A) Mouse systolic blood pressure was measured weekly using a non‐invasive tail‐cuff system (n = 6). (B) Serum Ang II concentration was detected in mice (n = 6). (C) Representative echocardiographic images of mice from each experimental group (n = 6). (D–F) Cardiac function parameters showing EF (D), FS (E), and IVRT (F) (n = 6). (G) Serum CK‐MB levels in mice (n = 6). (H) HW/BW of mice in each group (n = 6). (I) Representative freshly isolated heart specimens photographed against a white background (scale bar = 5 mm) (n = 6). (J) Cardiomyocyte size was assessed by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (K) H&E staining of heart tissue sections (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (L, M) Myocardial fibrosis was evaluated by Masson's trichrome staining (L) and Picrosirius red staining (M) (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (N) Western blot analysis of MYH7, ANP, and BNP in myocardial tissues, with GAPDH as a loading control (n = 6). (O, P) mRNA expression levels of hypertrophy‐associated genes (O) and inflammation‐related genes (P) in myocardial tissues, normalized to Actb (n = 6). (Q) p‐PKN2 levels were detected by immunoblotting in whole heart lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (R) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel Q (n = 6). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between the two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by a Tukey post hoc test. ns indicates not statistically significant; * p < 0.05, ** p < 0.01.

Article Snippet: PKN1/2‐IN‐1 (HY‐145899), a PKN2 inhibitor, was purchased from MedChemExpress (New Jersey, USA).

Techniques: Saline, Concentration Assay, Isolation, Staining, Western Blot, Control, Expressing, Software, Two Tailed Test

TRIM40 exacerbates TAC‐induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and fibrosis by regulating PKN2. C57BL/6 mice received two injections of AAV9 encoding TRIM40 at one‐month intervals, followed by sham surgery or TAC surgery for two weeks. (A) Representative echocardiographic images of mice from each experimental group (n = 6). (B–D) Cardiac function parameters showing EF (B), FS (C), and IVRT (D) (n = 6). (E) Serum CK‐MB levels in mice (n = 6). (F) HW/BW of mice in each group (n = 6). (G) Representative freshly isolated heart specimens photographed against a white background (scale bar = 5 mm) (n = 6). (H) Cardiomyocyte size was assessed by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (I) Cardiomyocyte hypertrophy evaluated by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (J) H&E staining of heart tissue sections (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (K, L) Myocardial fibrosis was evaluated by Masson's trichrome staining (K) and Picrosirius red staining (L) (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (M) Western blot analysis of MYH7, ANP, and BNP in myocardial tissues, with GAPDH as a loading control (n = 6). (N, O) mRNA expression levels of hypertrophy‐associated genes (N) and inflammation‐related genes (O) in myocardial tissues, normalized to Actb (n = 6). (P) p‐PKN2 levels were detected by immunoblotting in whole heart lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (Q) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel P (n = 6). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between the two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by Tukey post hoc test; ** p < 0.01.

Journal: Advanced Science

Article Title: TRIM40 Drives Pathological Cardiac Hypertrophy and Heart Failure via Ubiquitination of PKN2

doi: 10.1002/advs.202521337

Figure Lengend Snippet: TRIM40 exacerbates TAC‐induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and fibrosis by regulating PKN2. C57BL/6 mice received two injections of AAV9 encoding TRIM40 at one‐month intervals, followed by sham surgery or TAC surgery for two weeks. (A) Representative echocardiographic images of mice from each experimental group (n = 6). (B–D) Cardiac function parameters showing EF (B), FS (C), and IVRT (D) (n = 6). (E) Serum CK‐MB levels in mice (n = 6). (F) HW/BW of mice in each group (n = 6). (G) Representative freshly isolated heart specimens photographed against a white background (scale bar = 5 mm) (n = 6). (H) Cardiomyocyte size was assessed by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (I) Cardiomyocyte hypertrophy evaluated by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (J) H&E staining of heart tissue sections (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (K, L) Myocardial fibrosis was evaluated by Masson's trichrome staining (K) and Picrosirius red staining (L) (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (M) Western blot analysis of MYH7, ANP, and BNP in myocardial tissues, with GAPDH as a loading control (n = 6). (N, O) mRNA expression levels of hypertrophy‐associated genes (N) and inflammation‐related genes (O) in myocardial tissues, normalized to Actb (n = 6). (P) p‐PKN2 levels were detected by immunoblotting in whole heart lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (Q) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel P (n = 6). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between the two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by Tukey post hoc test; ** p < 0.01.

Article Snippet: PKN1/2‐IN‐1 (HY‐145899), a PKN2 inhibitor, was purchased from MedChemExpress (New Jersey, USA).

Techniques: Isolation, Staining, Western Blot, Control, Expressing, Software, Two Tailed Test

A Mechanism of TRIM40 Driving Cardiac Hypertrophy through PKN2 Ubiquitination.

Journal: Advanced Science

Article Title: TRIM40 Drives Pathological Cardiac Hypertrophy and Heart Failure via Ubiquitination of PKN2

doi: 10.1002/advs.202521337

Figure Lengend Snippet: A Mechanism of TRIM40 Driving Cardiac Hypertrophy through PKN2 Ubiquitination.

Article Snippet: PKN1/2‐IN‐1 (HY‐145899), a PKN2 inhibitor, was purchased from MedChemExpress (New Jersey, USA).

Techniques: Ubiquitin Proteomics

TRIM40 interacts directly with PKN2. (A) Schematic diagram of the quantitative proteomic screening workflow for identifying TRIM40‐interacting proteins. (B) Tandem mass spectrum of representative peptide fragments from PKN2. (C) Amino acid sequence information of the identified PKN2 peptides. (D, E) Co‐IP assays using anti‐Flag antibody in NRVMs (D) and HEK‐293T cells (E) transfected with Flag‐tagged TRIM40, followed by immunoblotting to detect PKN2 association. IgG served as a NC for Co‐IP (n = 3). (F) Endogenous PKN2 binding was detected by immunoblotting after Co‐IP with anti‐TRIM40 antibody from mouse heart tissue lysates. IgG was used as a control (n = 6). (G) Schematic representation of the domain deletion mutants of PKN2. (H) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with HA‐tagged full‐length PKN2 or its deletion mutants together with Flag‐TRIM40. Immunoprecipitation was performed using anti‐HA antibody, followed by immunoblotting to detect Flag‐TRIM40 binding (n = 3). (I) Schematic diagrams of TRIM40 domain deletion mutants and its catalytically inactive mutant (C29S). (J) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with Flag‐tagged full‐length TRIM40 or its mutants together with HA‐PKN2. Immunoprecipitation with anti‐Flag antibody was used to assess HA‐PKN2 binding (n = 3). (K) Ubiquitination assay of PKN2 in HEK‐293T cells co‐expressing Myc‐Ub, HA‐PKN2, and the catalytically inactive mutant Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S. HA immunoprecipitates were analyzed by immunoblotting to detect PKN2 ubiquitination. (n = 3) (L) Confocal microscopy images showing the effects of different TRIM40 variants (full‐length, deletion mutants, and C29S mutant) on F‐actin cytoskeleton organization in NRVMs. Cells were stained with rhodamine‐conjugated phalloidin (red, labeling F‐actin) and anti‐TRIM40 antibody (green, indicating transfected TRIM40 variants), with nuclei counterstained by DAPI (blue). Scale bar = 50 µm (n = 3). (M) Structural basis of the TRIM40‐PKN2 interaction.

Journal: Advanced Science

Article Title: TRIM40 Drives Pathological Cardiac Hypertrophy and Heart Failure via Ubiquitination of PKN2

doi: 10.1002/advs.202521337

Figure Lengend Snippet: TRIM40 interacts directly with PKN2. (A) Schematic diagram of the quantitative proteomic screening workflow for identifying TRIM40‐interacting proteins. (B) Tandem mass spectrum of representative peptide fragments from PKN2. (C) Amino acid sequence information of the identified PKN2 peptides. (D, E) Co‐IP assays using anti‐Flag antibody in NRVMs (D) and HEK‐293T cells (E) transfected with Flag‐tagged TRIM40, followed by immunoblotting to detect PKN2 association. IgG served as a NC for Co‐IP (n = 3). (F) Endogenous PKN2 binding was detected by immunoblotting after Co‐IP with anti‐TRIM40 antibody from mouse heart tissue lysates. IgG was used as a control (n = 6). (G) Schematic representation of the domain deletion mutants of PKN2. (H) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with HA‐tagged full‐length PKN2 or its deletion mutants together with Flag‐TRIM40. Immunoprecipitation was performed using anti‐HA antibody, followed by immunoblotting to detect Flag‐TRIM40 binding (n = 3). (I) Schematic diagrams of TRIM40 domain deletion mutants and its catalytically inactive mutant (C29S). (J) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with Flag‐tagged full‐length TRIM40 or its mutants together with HA‐PKN2. Immunoprecipitation with anti‐Flag antibody was used to assess HA‐PKN2 binding (n = 3). (K) Ubiquitination assay of PKN2 in HEK‐293T cells co‐expressing Myc‐Ub, HA‐PKN2, and the catalytically inactive mutant Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S. HA immunoprecipitates were analyzed by immunoblotting to detect PKN2 ubiquitination. (n = 3) (L) Confocal microscopy images showing the effects of different TRIM40 variants (full‐length, deletion mutants, and C29S mutant) on F‐actin cytoskeleton organization in NRVMs. Cells were stained with rhodamine‐conjugated phalloidin (red, labeling F‐actin) and anti‐TRIM40 antibody (green, indicating transfected TRIM40 variants), with nuclei counterstained by DAPI (blue). Scale bar = 50 µm (n = 3). (M) Structural basis of the TRIM40‐PKN2 interaction.

Article Snippet: Antibodies against TRIM40 (24526‐1‐AP), MYH7 (22280‐1‐AP), ANP (27426‐1‐AP), BNP (13299‐1‐AP), PKN2 (14608‐1‐AP), cTnT (68300‐1‐Ig), Rabbit IgG (B900610), His (6005‐1‐lg), Flag (20543‐1‐AP) and HA (51064‐2‐AP) were purchased from Proteintech (IL, USA).

Techniques: Sequencing, Co-Immunoprecipitation Assay, Transfection, Western Blot, Binding Assay, Control, Immunoprecipitation, Mutagenesis, Ubiquitin Proteomics, Expressing, Confocal Microscopy, Staining, Labeling

TRIM40 Positively Regulates the Phosphorylation of PKN2 by Mediating Its K63‐Linked Ubiquitination. (A) HEK‐293T cells were transfected with HA‐PKN2, Myc‐Ub, and Flag‐TRIM40, and treated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting. The ubiquitination level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting using an anti‐HA antibody (Control = IgG) (n = 3). (B) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with HA‐PKN2, Flag‐TRIM40, and various types of Myc‐Ub (including WT, K6‐, K11‐, K27‐, K29‐, K33‐, K48‐, and K63‐linked ubiquitin chains). After immunoprecipitation with anti‐HA magnetic beads, the ubiquitination of PKN2 was analyzed by immunoblotting. Cells were pretreated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting (n = 3). (C) HEK‐293T cells were transfected with HA‐PKN2, Myc‐Ub, EV, Flag‐TRIM40, and Flag‐TRIM40‐29S, treated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting. The ubiquitination level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting using an anti‐HA antibody (n = 3). (D) NRVMs were transfected with siRNA targeting TRIM40, followed by treatment with 1 µ m Ang II for 12 h. The phosphorylation level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting, with GAPDH used as the loading control (n = 3). (E) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel D (n = 3). (F) NRVMs were transfected with a TRIM40 expression vector, followed by treatment with 1 µ m Ang II for 12 h. The phosphorylation level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting, with GAPDH used as the loading control (n = 3). (G) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel F (n = 3). (H) NRVMs overexpressing Flag‐TRIM40 or Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S were treated with Ang II (1 µ m ) for 24 h. Phosphorylation of PKN2 at Ser815 (p‑PKN2) was detected by Western blot. GAPDH served as a loading control (n = 3). (I) Densitometric quantification of the Western blot bands from Figure (n = 3). (J) The level of p‐PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting in whole heart tissue lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (K) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel J (n = 6). (L) The level of p‐PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting in whole heart tissue lysates from mice subjected to TAC surgery (n = 6). (M) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel L (n = 6). (N) NRVMs overexpressing Flag‐TRIM40 or Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S were treated with Ang II (1 µ m ) for 24 h. Protein levels of MYH7, ANP and BNP were detected by Western blot. GAPDH served as a loading control (n = 3). (O) Densitometric quantification of the Western blot bands from Figure (n = 3). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by Tukey post hoc test; ** p < 0.01.

Journal: Advanced Science

Article Title: TRIM40 Drives Pathological Cardiac Hypertrophy and Heart Failure via Ubiquitination of PKN2

doi: 10.1002/advs.202521337

Figure Lengend Snippet: TRIM40 Positively Regulates the Phosphorylation of PKN2 by Mediating Its K63‐Linked Ubiquitination. (A) HEK‐293T cells were transfected with HA‐PKN2, Myc‐Ub, and Flag‐TRIM40, and treated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting. The ubiquitination level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting using an anti‐HA antibody (Control = IgG) (n = 3). (B) HEK‐293T cells were co‐transfected with HA‐PKN2, Flag‐TRIM40, and various types of Myc‐Ub (including WT, K6‐, K11‐, K27‐, K29‐, K33‐, K48‐, and K63‐linked ubiquitin chains). After immunoprecipitation with anti‐HA magnetic beads, the ubiquitination of PKN2 was analyzed by immunoblotting. Cells were pretreated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting (n = 3). (C) HEK‐293T cells were transfected with HA‐PKN2, Myc‐Ub, EV, Flag‐TRIM40, and Flag‐TRIM40‐29S, treated with 10 µ m MG132 for 6 h before harvesting. The ubiquitination level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting using an anti‐HA antibody (n = 3). (D) NRVMs were transfected with siRNA targeting TRIM40, followed by treatment with 1 µ m Ang II for 12 h. The phosphorylation level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting, with GAPDH used as the loading control (n = 3). (E) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel D (n = 3). (F) NRVMs were transfected with a TRIM40 expression vector, followed by treatment with 1 µ m Ang II for 12 h. The phosphorylation level of PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting, with GAPDH used as the loading control (n = 3). (G) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel F (n = 3). (H) NRVMs overexpressing Flag‐TRIM40 or Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S were treated with Ang II (1 µ m ) for 24 h. Phosphorylation of PKN2 at Ser815 (p‑PKN2) was detected by Western blot. GAPDH served as a loading control (n = 3). (I) Densitometric quantification of the Western blot bands from Figure (n = 3). (J) The level of p‐PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting in whole heart tissue lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (K) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel J (n = 6). (L) The level of p‐PKN2 was detected by immunoblotting in whole heart tissue lysates from mice subjected to TAC surgery (n = 6). (M) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel L (n = 6). (N) NRVMs overexpressing Flag‐TRIM40 or Flag‐TRIM40‐C29S were treated with Ang II (1 µ m ) for 24 h. Protein levels of MYH7, ANP and BNP were detected by Western blot. GAPDH served as a loading control (n = 3). (O) Densitometric quantification of the Western blot bands from Figure (n = 3). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by Tukey post hoc test; ** p < 0.01.

Article Snippet: Antibodies against TRIM40 (24526‐1‐AP), MYH7 (22280‐1‐AP), ANP (27426‐1‐AP), BNP (13299‐1‐AP), PKN2 (14608‐1‐AP), cTnT (68300‐1‐Ig), Rabbit IgG (B900610), His (6005‐1‐lg), Flag (20543‐1‐AP) and HA (51064‐2‐AP) were purchased from Proteintech (IL, USA).

Techniques: Phospho-proteomics, Ubiquitin Proteomics, Transfection, Western Blot, Control, Immunoprecipitation, Magnetic Beads, Software, Expressing, Plasmid Preparation, Two Tailed Test

TRIM40 exacerbates Ang II‐induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and fibrosis by regulating PKN2. C57BL/6 mice received two injections of AAV9 encoding TRIM40 at one‐month intervals, followed by continuous infusion of saline or Ang II for two weeks. (A) Mouse systolic blood pressure was measured weekly using a non‐invasive tail‐cuff system (n = 6). (B) Serum Ang II concentration was detected in mice (n = 6). (C) Representative echocardiographic images of mice from each experimental group (n = 6). (D–F) Cardiac function parameters showing EF (D), FS (E), and IVRT (F) (n = 6). (G) Serum CK‐MB levels in mice (n = 6). (H) HW/BW of mice in each group (n = 6). (I) Representative freshly isolated heart specimens photographed against a white background (scale bar = 5 mm) (n = 6). (J) Cardiomyocyte size was assessed by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (K) H&E staining of heart tissue sections (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (L, M) Myocardial fibrosis was evaluated by Masson's trichrome staining (L) and Picrosirius red staining (M) (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (N) Western blot analysis of MYH7, ANP, and BNP in myocardial tissues, with GAPDH as a loading control (n = 6). (O, P) mRNA expression levels of hypertrophy‐associated genes (O) and inflammation‐related genes (P) in myocardial tissues, normalized to Actb (n = 6). (Q) p‐PKN2 levels were detected by immunoblotting in whole heart lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (R) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel Q (n = 6). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between the two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by a Tukey post hoc test. ns indicates not statistically significant; * p < 0.05, ** p < 0.01.

Journal: Advanced Science

Article Title: TRIM40 Drives Pathological Cardiac Hypertrophy and Heart Failure via Ubiquitination of PKN2

doi: 10.1002/advs.202521337

Figure Lengend Snippet: TRIM40 exacerbates Ang II‐induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and fibrosis by regulating PKN2. C57BL/6 mice received two injections of AAV9 encoding TRIM40 at one‐month intervals, followed by continuous infusion of saline or Ang II for two weeks. (A) Mouse systolic blood pressure was measured weekly using a non‐invasive tail‐cuff system (n = 6). (B) Serum Ang II concentration was detected in mice (n = 6). (C) Representative echocardiographic images of mice from each experimental group (n = 6). (D–F) Cardiac function parameters showing EF (D), FS (E), and IVRT (F) (n = 6). (G) Serum CK‐MB levels in mice (n = 6). (H) HW/BW of mice in each group (n = 6). (I) Representative freshly isolated heart specimens photographed against a white background (scale bar = 5 mm) (n = 6). (J) Cardiomyocyte size was assessed by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (K) H&E staining of heart tissue sections (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (L, M) Myocardial fibrosis was evaluated by Masson's trichrome staining (L) and Picrosirius red staining (M) (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (N) Western blot analysis of MYH7, ANP, and BNP in myocardial tissues, with GAPDH as a loading control (n = 6). (O, P) mRNA expression levels of hypertrophy‐associated genes (O) and inflammation‐related genes (P) in myocardial tissues, normalized to Actb (n = 6). (Q) p‐PKN2 levels were detected by immunoblotting in whole heart lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (R) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel Q (n = 6). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between the two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by a Tukey post hoc test. ns indicates not statistically significant; * p < 0.05, ** p < 0.01.

Article Snippet: Antibodies against TRIM40 (24526‐1‐AP), MYH7 (22280‐1‐AP), ANP (27426‐1‐AP), BNP (13299‐1‐AP), PKN2 (14608‐1‐AP), cTnT (68300‐1‐Ig), Rabbit IgG (B900610), His (6005‐1‐lg), Flag (20543‐1‐AP) and HA (51064‐2‐AP) were purchased from Proteintech (IL, USA).

Techniques: Saline, Concentration Assay, Isolation, Staining, Western Blot, Control, Expressing, Software, Two Tailed Test

TRIM40 exacerbates TAC‐induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and fibrosis by regulating PKN2. C57BL/6 mice received two injections of AAV9 encoding TRIM40 at one‐month intervals, followed by sham surgery or TAC surgery for two weeks. (A) Representative echocardiographic images of mice from each experimental group (n = 6). (B–D) Cardiac function parameters showing EF (B), FS (C), and IVRT (D) (n = 6). (E) Serum CK‐MB levels in mice (n = 6). (F) HW/BW of mice in each group (n = 6). (G) Representative freshly isolated heart specimens photographed against a white background (scale bar = 5 mm) (n = 6). (H) Cardiomyocyte size was assessed by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (I) Cardiomyocyte hypertrophy evaluated by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (J) H&E staining of heart tissue sections (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (K, L) Myocardial fibrosis was evaluated by Masson's trichrome staining (K) and Picrosirius red staining (L) (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (M) Western blot analysis of MYH7, ANP, and BNP in myocardial tissues, with GAPDH as a loading control (n = 6). (N, O) mRNA expression levels of hypertrophy‐associated genes (N) and inflammation‐related genes (O) in myocardial tissues, normalized to Actb (n = 6). (P) p‐PKN2 levels were detected by immunoblotting in whole heart lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (Q) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel P (n = 6). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between the two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by Tukey post hoc test; ** p < 0.01.

Journal: Advanced Science

Article Title: TRIM40 Drives Pathological Cardiac Hypertrophy and Heart Failure via Ubiquitination of PKN2

doi: 10.1002/advs.202521337

Figure Lengend Snippet: TRIM40 exacerbates TAC‐induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and fibrosis by regulating PKN2. C57BL/6 mice received two injections of AAV9 encoding TRIM40 at one‐month intervals, followed by sham surgery or TAC surgery for two weeks. (A) Representative echocardiographic images of mice from each experimental group (n = 6). (B–D) Cardiac function parameters showing EF (B), FS (C), and IVRT (D) (n = 6). (E) Serum CK‐MB levels in mice (n = 6). (F) HW/BW of mice in each group (n = 6). (G) Representative freshly isolated heart specimens photographed against a white background (scale bar = 5 mm) (n = 6). (H) Cardiomyocyte size was assessed by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (I) Cardiomyocyte hypertrophy evaluated by fluorescein‐conjugated WGA staining (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (J) H&E staining of heart tissue sections (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (K, L) Myocardial fibrosis was evaluated by Masson's trichrome staining (K) and Picrosirius red staining (L) (scale bar = 50 µm) (n = 6). (M) Western blot analysis of MYH7, ANP, and BNP in myocardial tissues, with GAPDH as a loading control (n = 6). (N, O) mRNA expression levels of hypertrophy‐associated genes (N) and inflammation‐related genes (O) in myocardial tissues, normalized to Actb (n = 6). (P) p‐PKN2 levels were detected by immunoblotting in whole heart lysates from mice infused with Ang II for 4 weeks (n = 6). (Q) Quantitative data of the blot intensity of corresponding proteins determined by Image J software in panel P (n = 6). All quantitative data are presented as mean ± SEM. Data between the two groups were compared by independent‐sample two‐tailed Student's t‐test. Data among multiple groups were compared by one‐way ANOVA test, followed by Tukey post hoc test; ** p < 0.01.

Article Snippet: Antibodies against TRIM40 (24526‐1‐AP), MYH7 (22280‐1‐AP), ANP (27426‐1‐AP), BNP (13299‐1‐AP), PKN2 (14608‐1‐AP), cTnT (68300‐1‐Ig), Rabbit IgG (B900610), His (6005‐1‐lg), Flag (20543‐1‐AP) and HA (51064‐2‐AP) were purchased from Proteintech (IL, USA).

Techniques: Isolation, Staining, Western Blot, Control, Expressing, Software, Two Tailed Test

A Mechanism of TRIM40 Driving Cardiac Hypertrophy through PKN2 Ubiquitination.

Journal: Advanced Science

Article Title: TRIM40 Drives Pathological Cardiac Hypertrophy and Heart Failure via Ubiquitination of PKN2

doi: 10.1002/advs.202521337

Figure Lengend Snippet: A Mechanism of TRIM40 Driving Cardiac Hypertrophy through PKN2 Ubiquitination.

Article Snippet: Antibodies against TRIM40 (24526‐1‐AP), MYH7 (22280‐1‐AP), ANP (27426‐1‐AP), BNP (13299‐1‐AP), PKN2 (14608‐1‐AP), cTnT (68300‐1‐Ig), Rabbit IgG (B900610), His (6005‐1‐lg), Flag (20543‐1‐AP) and HA (51064‐2‐AP) were purchased from Proteintech (IL, USA).

Techniques: Ubiquitin Proteomics