Mitotrope

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Mitotropes are a novel class of drugs that aim to improve cardiac performance by influencing the mitochondria. Their intended effect is similar to the calcium-based inotropes, and intend to have fewer long-term side effects.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Psotka, Mitchell A.; Gottlieb, Stephen S.; Francis, Gary S.; Allen, Larry A.; Teerlink, John R.; Adams, Kirkwood F.; Rosano, Giuseppe M. C.; Lancellotti, Patrizio (14 May 2019). "Cardiac Calcitropes, Myotropes, and Mitotropes: JACC Review Topic of the Week". Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 73 (18): 2345–2353. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2019.02.051. ISSN 1558-3597. PMID 31072579. S2CID 205599206.