Wnt signaling and aging-related heart disorders

Circ Res. 2010 Nov 26;107(11):1295-303. doi: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.110.223776.

Abstract

Aging is associated with various heart diseases, and this may be attributable, in part, to the prolonged exposure of the heart to cardiovascular risk factors. However, aging is also associated with heart disorders such as diastolic dysfunction that are not necessarily linked to the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Recent studies have demonstrated a mechanistic link between Wnt signaling and premature aging or aging-related phenotypes. As a part of the review series on Wnt signaling and the cardiovascular system, we discuss here the possible involvement of Wnt signaling in aging-associated heart diseases or heart disorders.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aging / metabolism*
  • Aging / pathology
  • Animals
  • Cellular Senescence / physiology
  • Heart Diseases / metabolism*
  • Heart Diseases / pathology
  • Heart Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Signal Transduction / physiology*
  • Wnt Proteins / metabolism*

Substances

  • Wnt Proteins