Collagen Hybridizing Peptides Suggest a Correlation Between Collagen Degradation in and Recruited Inflammatory Cells in MI

Introduction

Myocardial Infarction (MI) is a leading cause of death globally. MI occurs when blood flow to parts of the heart are blocked long enough to cause tissue damage and/or death. Accurate diagnosis and assessment of myocardial fibrosis post-heart attack is crucial for effectively managing the disease. Left unchecked, fibrotic remodeling of arterial ECM can lead to stiffened heart muscle, reducing cardiac output and increasing susceptibility to additional cardiac events. Where traditional methods fail to detect fibrotic changes, Collagen Hybridizing Peptides offer a clearer picture.

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