Uric Acid Induces Cardiomyocyte Apoptosis via Activation of Calpain-1 and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress

Background/Aims: Hyperuricemia is associated with an increased risk for multiple cardiovascular diseases, but the underlying mechanisms remain largely elusive. Calpain-1 is a protease that is implicated in several pathological conditions that affect the heart. The aim of this current study was to te...

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Main Authors: Meiling Yan, Kankai Chen, Li He, Shuai Li, Dong Huang, Jingbo Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2018-03-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
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Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/488048