Advancements in Cardiac Metabolism
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Cells of the Cardiovascular System".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 August 2025 | Viewed by 56
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The heart is a metabolic omnivore, with the flexibility to shift metabolic fuel upon demand to enable constant function. Cardiac metabolism plays a crucial role in maintaining heart function and overall cardiovascular health. With cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of death worldwide, it is vital to understand the dysregulation of cardiac metabolism and its implications in numerous cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and diabetic cardiomyopathy. Understanding the intricate metabolic pathways and their regulation in the heart is essential for developing novel therapeutic strategies to maintain efficient utilization of various energy substrates for continuous activity.
This Special Issue will explore the latest advancements in cardiac metabolic research, including the impact of metabolic remodelling on cardiac function; the role of mitochondrial dynamics and bioenergetics in the heart; the interplay between systemic metabolic disorders and cardiac metabolism; and innovative therapeutic approaches targeting metabolic pathways to treat cardiovascular diseases. We invite contributions that provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms of cardiac metabolism, novel experimental models, and translational research aimed at improving cardiovascular health.
Dr. Michael Dodd
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cardiovascular disease
- metabolism
- fatty acids
- heart failure
- mitochondrial dysfunction
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