Desmin Correlated with Cx43 May Facilitate Intercellular Electrical Coupling during Chronic Heart Failure
Desmin is one of five major intermediate filament proteins in cardiomyocytes. Desmin contributes to the maintenance of healthy muscle. The desmin content in cardiomyocytes directly affects the long-term prognosis of patients with heart failure, and lack of desmin leads to myocyte contractile dysfunc...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6621132 |