Beclin-1-Dependent Autophagy Protects the Heart During Sepsis

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BACKGROUND: Cardiac dysfunction is a major component of sepsis-induced multiorgan failure in critical care units. Changes in cardiac autophagy and its role during sepsis pathogenesis have not been clearly defined. Targeted autophagy-based therapeutic approaches for sepsis are not yet developed. METHODS: Beclin-1-dependent autophagy in the heart during sepsis and the potential therapeutic benefit of targeting this...

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