Findings from Heinrich-Heine-University Broaden Understanding of Heart Attack (Platelets Induce Cell Apoptosis of Cardiac Cells via FasL after Acute Myocardial Infarction).

Předmět:	HEART cells MYOCARDIAL infarction BLOOD platelets CARDIOMYOPATHIES HEART diseases
Zdroj:	Cardiovascular Week; 5/27/2024, p248-248, 1p
Abstrakt:	A recent study conducted by researchers at Heinrich-Heine-University in Dusseldorf, Germany, has shed light on the role of platelets in cell apoptosis after a heart attack. The study found that platelets induce cell apoptosis in the myocardium through the activation of the Fas receptor. This mechanism contributes to cardiac damage and dysfunction following ischemia and reperfusion injury. The researchers suggest that this new understanding of platelet-induced apoptosis could lead to potential therapeutic interventions for reducing infarct size and improving outcomes after a heart attack. [Extracted from the article]
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