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Mutation of the 5'-untranslated region stem-loop mRNA structure reduces type I collagen deposition and arterial stiffness in male obese mice.
American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology - 1 Aug 2021
Ramirez-Perez Francisco I, Woodford Makenzie L, Morales-Quinones Mariana, Grunewald Zachary I, Cabral-Amador Francisco J, Yoshida Tadashi, Brenner David A, Manrique-Acevedo Camila, Martinez-Lemus Luis A, Chandrasekar Bysani, Padilla Jaume
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Arterial stiffening, a characteristic feature of obesity and type 2 diabetes, contributes to the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Currently, no effective prophylaxis or therapeutics is available to prevent or treat arterial stiffening. A better understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying arterial stiffening is vital to identify newer targets and strategies to reduce CVD...
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