Pre- and post-conditioning of the heart: an overview of cardioprotective signaling pathways.

This article provides an overview of ischemic pre-, post-, remote, and pharmacological conditioning related to the heart. In addition, we reviewed the cardioprotective signaling pathways and therapeutic agents involved in the above-mentioned processes, aiming to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the advancements in the field. The advancements made over the last decades cannot be ignored and with the exponential growth in techniques and applications. The future of pre- and post-conditioning is promising.
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Source: Current Vascular Pharmacology - November 20, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: de Miranda DC, de Oliveira Faria G, Hermidorff MM, Dos Santos Silva FC, de Assis LVM, Isoldi MC Tags: Curr Vasc Pharmacol Source Type: research