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Decreased mitochondrial respiration in aneurysmal aortas of Fibulin-4 mutant mice is linked to PGC1A regulation.
Cardiovascular research - 1 Nov 2018
van der Pluijm Ingrid, Burger Joyce, van Heijningen Paula M, IJpma Arne, van Vliet Nicole, Milanese Chiara, Schoonderwoerd Kees, Sluiter Willem, Ringuette Lea-Jeanne, Dekkers Dirk H W, Que Ivo, Kaijzel Erik L, Te Riet Luuk, MacFarlane Elena G, Das Devashish, van der Linden Reinier, Vermeij Marcel, Demmers Jeroen A, Mastroberardino Pier G, Davis Elaine C, Yanagisawa Hiromi, Dietz Harry C, Kanaar Roland, Essers Jeroen
Abstract excerpt
Aim: Thoracic aortic aneurysms are a life-threatening condition often diagnosed too late. To discover novel robust biomarkers, we aimed to better understand the molecular mechanisms underlying aneurysm formation. Methods and results: In Fibulin-4R/R mice, the extracellular matrix protein Fibulin-4 is 4-fold reduced, resulting in progressive ascending aneurysm formation and early death around 3 months of age. We...
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