ASPP1 promotes apoptosis of cardiomyocytes by increasing the trafficking of p53 to the nucleus. Here the authors show that, in fibroblasts, ASPP1 promotes the ubiquitination and degradation of p53, decreasing myofibroblast activity and improving cardiac fibrosis and function after myocardial infarction.
- Shangxuan Li
- Meng Yang
- Yanjie Lu
