Aging-Induced Biological Changes and Cardiovascular Diseases

Autor: Fajemiroye, James Oluwagbamigbe, Cunha, Luiz Carlos da, Saavedra-Rodríguez, Roberto, Rodrigues, Karla Lima, Naves, Lara Marques, Mourão, Aline Andrade, Silva, Elaine Fernanda da, Williams, Nabofa Enivwenaye Egide, Martins, José Luis Rodrigues, Sousa, Romes Bittencourt, Rebelo, Ana Cristina Silva, Reis, Angela Adamsk da Silva, Santos, Rodrigo da Silva, Ferreira-Neto, Marcos Luiz, Pedrino, Gustavo Rodrigues
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: BioMed Research International.
ISSN: 2314-6133
DOI: 10.1155/2018/7156435
Popis: Aging is characterized by functional decline in homeostatic regulation and vital cellular events. This process can be linked with the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). In this review, we discussed aging-induced biological alterations that are associated with CVDs through the following aspects: (i) structural, biochemical, and functional modifications; (ii) autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysregulation; (iii) epigenetic alterations; and (iv) atherosclerosis and stroke development. Aging-mediated structural and biochemical modifications coupled with gradual loss of ANS regulation, vascular stiffening, and deposition of collagen and calcium often disrupt cardiovascular system homeostasis. The structural and biochemical adjustments have been consistently implicated in the progressive increase in mechanical burden and functional breakdown of the heart and vessels. In addition, cardiomyocyte loss in this process often reduces adaptive capacity and cardiovascular function. The accumulation of epigenetic changes also plays important roles in the development of CVDs. In summary, the understanding of the aging-mediated changes remains promising towards effective diagnosis, discovery of new drug targets, and development of new therapies for the treatment of CVDs.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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