Abstract
Recently, low--but abnormal--rates of cardiomyocyte apoptosis have been observed in failing human hearts. Genetic and pharmacological studies suggest that this cell death is causally linked to heart failure in rodent models. Herein, we review these data and discuss potential therapeutic implications.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Apoptosis / physiology*
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Cardiac Output, Low* / metabolism
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Cardiac Output, Low* / pathology
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Cardiac Output, Low* / therapy
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Humans
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Myocytes, Cardiac / cytology
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Myocytes, Cardiac / metabolism*
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Signal Transduction / physiology