IGF-1 protects against angiotensin II-induced cardiac fibrosis by targeting αSMA
Abstract The insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-1R) signaling in cardiomyocytes is implicated in physiological hypertrophy and myocardial aging. Although fibroblasts account for a small amount of the heart, they are activated when the heart is damaged to promote cardiac remodeling. However,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-07-01
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| Series: | Cell Death and Disease |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41419-021-03965-5 |