Journal
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR MEDICINE-JMM
Volume 84, Issue 6, Pages 469-477Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s00109-006-0051-7
Keywords
B beta(15-42); fibrin fragments; endothelial cell; VE-cadherin; leukocyte transmigration; myocardial infarction and reperfusion injury
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The occlusion of a coronary artery leads to ischemia of the myocardium, while permanent occlusion results in cell death and myocardial dysfunction. Early restoration of blood flow is the only means to reduce or prevent myocardial necrosis, but-paradoxically-reperfusion itself contributes to injury of the heart. In animal models, this phenomenon is well described, and there are many different unrelated approaches to reduce reperfusion injury. In humans, however, pharmacological interventions have so far failed to reduce myocardial reperfusion injury. We summarize the pathogenesis of reperfusion injury, detailing the role of fibrin(ogen) and its derivatives. Moreover, we introduce a new concept for fibrin derivatives as potential targets for reperfusion therapy.
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