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Pathogenesis of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy: role of inflammation.
- Source :
- Basic Research in Cardiology; Dec2021, Vol. 116 Issue 1, p1-20, 20p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (AC) is an inherited disease characterized by progressive breakdown of heart muscle, myocardial tissue death, and fibrofatty replacement. In most cases of AC, the primary lesion occurs in one of the genes encoding desmosomal proteins, disruption of which increases membrane fragility at the intercalated disc. Disrupted, exposed desmosomal proteins also serve as epitopes that can trigger an autoimmune reaction. Damage to cell membranes and autoimmunity provoke myocardial inflammation, a key feature in early stages of the disease. In several preclinical models, targeting inflammation has been shown to blunt disease progression, but translation to the clinic has been sparse. Here we review current understanding of inflammatory pathways and how they interact with injured tissue and the immune system in AC. We further discuss the potential role of immunomodulatory therapies in AC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03008428
- Volume :
- 116
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Basic Research in Cardiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 154774258
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00395-021-00877-5