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Abstract
Mitochondrial health is essential for maintaining cardiac function.
- Mitophagy, the selective degradation of damaged mitochondria, is crucial for maintaining mitochondrial quality.
- Proper regulation of mitophagy is associated with supporting cardiac health.
- Imbalances in mitophagy may contribute to the onset and progression of cardiovascular conditions.
- The cardioprotective potential of mitophagy is examined in the context of atherosclerotic disease.
- Mitophagy is closely linked to mitochondrial dynamics, affecting both macrovascular and microvascular dysfunction.
- Current gaps in knowledge and key questions remain to guide future research in cardiovascular biology.
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