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Published on: September 28, 2016
Fructose-Induced Alteration of the Heart and Vessels Homeostasis
1Yerevan State Medical University after M.Heratsi, Armenia; L. A. Orbeli Institute of Human Physiology, Armenia.
Abstract:
To date, the role of uncontrolled sugar consumption in the triggering and progression of cardiovascular events is undeniable. Modern concepts offer a new hypothesis regarding the direct myocardiotoxic effects of fructose. Experimental studies have demonstrated that cardiomyocytes have a unique ability to transport and use fructose along with the expression of all components involved in fructose metabolism. The purpose of this review article is to assess and analyze the available knowledge on fructose-induced cardiotoxicity detection since understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms and pathobiochemical aspects will become the basis for the determination of a rational myocardioprotection regimen.
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