New Role for Interleukin-13 Receptor {alpha}1 in Myocardial Homeostasis and Heart Failure [Heart Failure]

ConclusionsThe results of our studies in humans and mice indicate, for the first time, a role of interleukin‐13 receptor α1 in myocardial homeostasis and heart failure and suggests a new therapeutic target to treat heart disease.

Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - May 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Amit, U., Kain, D., Wagner, A., Sahu, A., Nevo-Caspi, Y., Gonen, N., Molotski, N., Konfino, T., Landa, N., Naftali-Shani, N., Blum, G., Merquiol, E., Karo-Atar, D., Kanfi, Y., Paret, G., Munitz, A., Cohen, H. Y., Ruppin, E., Hannenhalli, S., Leor, J. Tags: Growth Factors/Cytokines Original Research Source Type: research