Abstract:HSPG consist of a core protein to which several linear heparan sulphate (HS) side chains are linked. Heparanase (Hpa) is exceptional in its ability to degrade HS. This property is used to regulate cardiac metabolism by releasing LPL, for its onward movement to the vascular lumen to hydrolyze lipoprotein-TG for FA provision to the heart. We hypothesized that another function of Hpa is its ability to promote cardiac hypertrophy. Hearts from mice with global overexpression of Hpa appeared larger, had higher heart… Show more
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