Myocardium Metabolism in Physiological and Pathophysiological States: Implications of Epicardial Adipose Tissue and Potential Therapeutic Targets
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms21072641
Abstract: The main energy substrate of adult cardiomyocytes for their contractility are the fatty acids. Its metabolism generates high ATP levels at the expense of high oxygen consumption in the mitochondria. Under low oxygen supply, they… read more here.
Keywords: myocardium metabolism; epicardial fat; metabolism; oxidative metabolism ... See more keywords