Calcineurin signalling or pressure overload is shown to lead to cardiac hypertrophy through NFAT-mediated increase in miR-199. miR-199 inhibits the Dyrk1a kinase, which leads to further activation of NFAT. Inhibition of miR-199 reverses hypertrophy and fibrosis in mouse models of cardiac failure.
- Paula A. da Costa Martins
- Kanita Salic
- Leon J. De Windt
