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Upregulation of Nox4 by hypertrophic stimuli promotes apoptosis and mitochondrial dysfunction in cardiac myocytes.
Circulation research - 16 Apr 2010
Ago Tetsuro, Kuroda Junya, Pain Jayashree, Fu Cexiong, Li Hong, Sadoshima Junichi
Abstract excerpt
RATIONALE: NADPH oxidases are a major source of superoxide (O(2)(-)) in the cardiovascular system. The function of Nox4, a member of the Nox family of NADPH oxidases, in the heart is poorly understood. OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to elucidate the role of Nox4 in mediating oxidative stress and growth/death in the heart. METHODS AND RESULTS: Expression of Nox4 in the heart was increased in response to...
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