PloS one

Long-term low oxygen causes different changes in heart metabolism, immune response, and body clock control

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Abstract

Chronic hypoxia is a critical pathological factor in cardiovascular disease.

  • The mechanisms by which the heart adapts to ongoing low oxygen conditions are not fully understood.
  • Understanding these mechanisms could provide insights into cardiovascular disease progression.
  • Chronic hypoxia may influence various molecular pathways involved in heart function.

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