Apoptosis in Human Acute Myocardial Infarction

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Authors

Antti Saraste · University of Turku

Kari Pulkki · University of Turku

Markku Kallajoki · University of Turku

Kenth Henriksén · University of Turku

Martti Parvinen · University of Turku

Liisa‐Maria Voipio‐Pulkki · University of Turku

Abstract

This study provides evidence that in addition to overt necrosis, a subset of myocytes undergo apoptosis during ischemia-reperfusion injury. Apoptosis may provide a new target for cardioprotection during evolving AMI in humans.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion Cell death mechanisms and regulation Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 95, Issue 2, pp. 320-323

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.95.2.320

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