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Deficiency of insulin-like growth factor 1 reduces sensitivity to aging-associated cardiomyocyte dysfunction.
Rejuvenation research - 1 Aug 2008
Li Qun, Ceylan-Isik Asli F, Li Ji, Ren Jun
Abstract excerpt
Circulating insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels are linked to cardiac performance and lifespan. However, the role of IGF-1 levels in aging-associated cardiac dysfunction has not been defined. This study was designed to evaluate the impact of severe liver IGF-1 deficiency (LID) on aging-induced cardiomyocyte contractile and intracellular Ca(++) dysfunction. Cardiomyocytes were isolated from young (2- to...
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