Key result
PDE3A, but not PDE3B, is the primary isozyme modulating basal myocardial contractility and sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium content in mouse hearts.
Population
PDE3A(-/-) and PDE3B(-/-) mice and wild-type littermates (isolated hearts and cardiomyocytes)
Comparison
Genetic knockout of PDE3A or PDE3B, and… vs Wild-type littermates
Design
Preclinical
Authors
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PDE3A-selective targeting may enhance contractility; leaves open translation beyond murine models.
PDE3A, rather than PDE3B, is the primary isozyme modulating basal myocardial contractility and SR calcium content through interaction with the SERCA2a-phospholamban complex.
Beca et al. (2012) studied this question. PDE3A knockout vs. Wild-type littermates and PDE3B knockout was evaluated on Cardiac contractility and relaxation. PDE3A, but not PDE3B, is the primary isozyme modulating basal myocardial contractility and sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium content in mouse hearts.
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