The extracellular matrix in cardiovascular aging

Deolinda Santinha, Andreia Vilaça, Alessandro Ori, Lino Ferreira

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAging: From Fundamental Biology to Societal Impact
EditorsPaulo J. Oliveira, João O. Malva
PublisherElsevier
Pages523-545
Number of pages23
ISBN (Electronic)9780128237618
ISBN (Print)9780128241318
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2022

Keywords

  • aging
  • Cardiac pathologies
  • cardiovascular diseases
  • elderly
  • heart failure

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