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Altering Calcium Sensitivity in Heart Failure: A Crossroads of Disease Etiology and Therapeutic Innovation.
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International journal of molecular sciences [Int J Mol Sci] 2023 Dec 17; Vol. 24 (24). Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Dec 17. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Heart failure (HF) presents a significant clinical challenge, with current treatments mainly easing symptoms without stopping disease progression. The targeting of calcium (Ca <superscript>2+</superscript> ) regulation is emerging as a key area for innovative HF treatments that could significantly alter disease outcomes and enhance cardiac function. In this review, we aim to explore the implications of altered Ca <superscript>2+</superscript> sensitivity, a key determinant of cardiac muscle force, in HF, including its roles during systole and diastole and its association with different HF types-HF with preserved and reduced ejection fraction (HFpEF and HFrEF, respectively). We further highlight the role of the two rate constants k <subscript>on</subscript> (Ca <superscript>2+</superscript> binding to Troponin C) and k <subscript>off</subscript> (its dissociation) to fully comprehend how changes in Ca <superscript>2+</superscript> sensitivity impact heart function. Additionally, we examine how increased Ca <superscript>2+</superscript> sensitivity, while boosting systolic function, also presents diastolic risks, potentially leading to arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. This suggests that strategies aimed at moderating myofilament Ca <superscript>2+</superscript> sensitivity could revolutionize anti-arrhythmic approaches, reshaping the HF treatment landscape. In conclusion, we emphasize the need for precision in therapeutic approaches targeting Ca <superscript>2+</superscript> sensitivity and call for comprehensive research into the complex interactions between Ca <superscript>2+</superscript> regulation, myofilament sensitivity, and their clinical manifestations in HF.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1422-0067
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 24
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of molecular sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38139404
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms242417577