Abstract
“In this chapter, we cover the alterations of the heart ECM during aging. The expression and properties of collagens, elastin, matricellular proteins, glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans, adhesive proteins and basement membrane components will be discussed and compared between young and aged hearts. The remodeling of ECM in aged individuals, in the context of myocardial infarction and heart failure, will also be discussed as well as future directions in the research area of ECM and cardiovascular aging”.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Aging: From Fundamental Biology to Societal Impact |
Editors | Paulo J. Oliveira, João O. Malva |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 523-545 |
Number of pages | 23 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128237618 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780128241318 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2022 |
Keywords
- aging
- Cardiac pathologies
- cardiovascular diseases
- elderly
- heart failure