Single-Nucleus RNA-Seq of Human and Rat Cardiomyocytes Identifies Shared and Distinct Regulators and Features of Aging and Disease.
Age is the greatest risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure (HF), which is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. While left ventricular fibrosis, hypertrophy and decreased contractility are associated with cardiac aging, age is not sufficient for HF development. Despite diminished cardiom...