Language
English
Publication Date
9-23-2025
Journal
JCI Insight
DOI
10.1172/jci.insight.190756
PMID
40811033
PMCID
PMC12487863
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
8-14-2025
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Abstract
New study: Blocking MIF protein prevents irregular heartbeats after surgery by reducing harmful immune cell buildup in the atria.
Keywords
Macrophage Migration-Inhibitory Factors, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Atria, Macrophages, Animals, Humans, Mice, Fibroblasts, Postoperative Complications, Intramolecular Oxidoreductases, Male, Cardiology, Immunology, Arrhythmias, Macrophages, Surgery
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Keefe, Joshua A; Navarro-Garcia, Jose Alberto; Zhao, Shuai; et al., "Atrial Fibroblast-Derived Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Promotes Atrial Macrophage Accumulation in Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation" (2025). Faculty and Staff Publications. 4023.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/4023