A method of inducing cardiomyocytes proliferation and treating heart diseases
The Agrin peptide induces cardiomyocyte proliferation by interacting with the Dystroglycan complex, addressing the limited regenerative capacity of adult cardiomyocytes and enhancing cardiac function through reduced scarring and improved immune modulation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- AU · AU
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YEDA RES & DEV CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2023-07-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-09
AI Technical Summary
The limited proliferative capacity of mammalian adult cardiomyocytes hinders effective cardiac regeneration following injuries such as myocardial infarction, leading to severe heart diseases due to the post-mitotic nature of these cells and the formation of rigid scars.
Utilizing an Agrin peptide that interacts with the Dystroglycan complex to induce cardiomyocyte proliferation, inhibiting sarcomerogenesis and promoting ERK activation, thereby enhancing cardiac regeneration.
The Agrin peptide increases cardiomyocyte proliferation, reduces scarring, and improves cardiac function by modulating the extracellular environment, facilitating robust cardiac regeneration and immune modulation.
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