Load-dependent effects of apelin on murine cardiomyocytes
The apelin peptide is described as one of the most potent inotropic agents, produced endogenously in a wide range of cells, including cardiomyocytes. Despite positive effects on cardiac contractility in multicellular preparations, as well as indications of cardio-protective actions in several diseas...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017
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