Mep1a contributes to Ang II-induced cardiac remodeling by promoting cardiac hypertrophy, fibrosis and inflammation
Weipeng Ge, Cuiliu Hou, Wei Zhang, Xiaoxiao Guo, Pan Gao, Xiaomin Song, Ran Gao, Ying Liu, Wenjun Guo, Bolun Li, Hongmei Zhao, Jing Wang
Topics & Concepts
FibrosisInternal medicineAtrial natriuretic peptideEndocrinologyProinflammatory cytokineAngiotensin IIVentricular remodelingExtracellular matrixCardiac fibrosisInflammationBrain natriuretic peptideMuscle hypertrophyMatrix metalloproteinaseMyocyteChemistryMedicineHeart failureBiologyCell biologyReceptorCardiac Fibrosis and RemodelingPeptidase Inhibition and AnalysisProtease and Inhibitor Mechanisms