Abstract
Activation of cardiac fibroblasts and their differentiation into myofibroblasts is a key event in the progression of cardiac fibrosis that leads to end-stage heart failure. Apelin, an adipocyte-derived factor, exhibits a number of cardioprotective properties; however, whether apelin is involved in cardiac fibroblast activation and myofibroblast formation remains unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of apelin in activated cardiac fibroblasts, the potential related mechanisms and impact on cardiac fibrotic remodelling process.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2360-9 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | European Heart Journal |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2012 |
Keywords
- AMP-Activated Protein Kinases
- Animals
- Collagen
- Enzyme Inhibitors
- Fibroblasts
- Hemodynamics
- Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
- Male
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Myocytes, Cardiac
- Phosphotransferases (Alcohol Group Acceptor)
- Random Allocation
- Transforming Growth Factor beta
- Ventricular Remodeling