Pacing-induced regional differences in adenosine receptors mRNA expression in a swine model of dilated cardiomyopathy.

The adenosinergic system is essential in the mediation of intrinsic protection and myocardial resistance to insult; it may be considered a cardioprotective molecule and adenosine receptors (ARs) represent potential therapeutic targets in the setting of heart failure (HF). The aim of the study was to...

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Main Authors: Silvia Del Ry, Manuela Cabiati, Vincenzo Lionetti, Giovanni D Aquaro, Alessandro Martino, Letizia Mattii, Maria-Aurora Morales
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3470544?pdf=render