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ReviewJournal of advanced research2026

Functions of FGF21 and its role in cardiac hypertrophy.

Lei Chen, Meng Gao, Sang-Bing Ong, Guohua Gong

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Review in Journal of advanced research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Lei ChenKey Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China; Institute for Regenerative Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Cardiology and Medical Innovation Center, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China.
Meng GaoKey Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China; Institute for Regenerative Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Cardiology and Medical Innovation Center, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China.
Sang-Bing OngDepartment of Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), China.
Guohua GongKey Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China; Institute for Regenerative Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Cardiology and Medical Innovation Center, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China. Electronic address: guohgong@wmu.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFGF21 is a stress-inducible hormone that operates in the autocrine or paracrine manner. Recent reports have revealed that FGF21 is highly expressed in cardiac hypertrophy to protect against heart injury and dysfunction. FGF21 is used to treat cardiac hypertrophy in mouse models. However, preclinical and clinical trials are restricted. AIM OF REVIEW: This review mainly elucidates the diverse functions of FGF21 and explores the relationship between these functions and cardiac hypertrophy. It also discusses challenges and future perspectives in treating cardiac hypertrophy with FGF21. KEY SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS OF REVIEW: This review first illustrates the functions of FGF21, including energy metabolism, inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and autophagy. We also summarize vital functions and the underlying mechanisms through which FGF21 regulates the initiation and development of cardiac hypertrophy, connecting energy metabolism, inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and autophagy. Finally, we propose that FGF21 may be a potential therapeutic strategy for cardiac hypertrophy.

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CardiomegalyFibroblast Growth FactorsAnimalsApoptosisAutophagyEnergy MetabolismHumansInflammationMiceOxidative StressSignal TransductionFGF21 protein, humanfibroblast growth factor 21Fibroblast Growth FactorsApoptosisAutophagyCardiac hypertrophyEnergy metabolismFGF21InflammationOxidative stress

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PMID40089060
PMCPMC12766195

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