The Role of Galectin-3 in Heart Failure—The Diagnostic, Prognostic and Therapeutic Potential—Where Do We Stand?

Heart failure (HF) is a clinical syndrome with high morbidity and mortality, and its prevalence is rapidly increasing. Galectin-3 (Gal-3) is an important factor in the pathophysiology of HF, mainly due to its role in cardiac fibrosis, inflammation, and ventricular remodeling. Fibrosis is a hallmark...

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Main Authors: Beata Zaborska, Małgorzata Sikora-Frąc, Krzysztof Smarż, Ewa Pilichowska-Paszkiet, Andrzej Budaj, Dariusz Sitkiewicz, Grażyna Sygitowicz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/17/13111