Citrullination of myofilament proteins in heart failure
Conclusion
Citrullination unique to the cardiac proteome was identified. Our data indicate important structural and functional alterations to the cardiac sarcomere and the contribution of protein citrullination to this process.
Source: Cardiovascular Research - Category: Cardiology Authors: Fert-Bober, J., Giles, J. T., Holewinski, R. J., Kirk, J. A., Uhrigshardt, H., Crowgey, E. L., Andrade, F., Bingham, C. O., Park, J. K., Halushka, M. K., Kass, D. A., Bathon, J. M., Van Eyk, J. E. Tags: Cardiac biology and remodelling Source Type: research
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