Loss of mouse cardiomyocyte talin-1 and talin-2 leads to {beta}-1 integrin reduction, costameric instability, and dilated cardiomyopathy [Physiology]

Continuous contraction–relaxation cycles of the heart require strong and stable connections of cardiac myocytes (CMs) with the extracellular matrix (ECM) to preserve sarcolemmal integrity. CM attachment to the ECM is mediated by integrin complexes localized at the muscle adhesion sites termed costameres. The ubiquitously expressed cytoskeletal protein talin (Tln) is...

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