Control of cytokinesis by β-adrenergic receptors indicates an approach for regulating cardiomyocyte endowment
H. Liu, C.-H. Zhang, N. Ammanamanchi, S. Suresh, C. Lewarchik, K. Rao, G. M. Uys, L. Han, M. Abrial, D. Yimlamai, B. Ganapathy, C. Guillermier, N. Chen, M. Khaladkar, J. Spaethling, , B. Kuhn
This study shows that β-adrenergic receptor signaling regulates cardiomyocyte cytokinesis, and β-blockers like propranolol can enhance division in ToF/PS cardiomyocytes, potentially improving heart function in CHD patients.
bioRxiv · Oct 4, 2019Cell Biology