Aldosterone induces activation, proliferation and migration of cardiac fibroblasts via TRAF3IP2.
Aldosterone stimulates collagen expression and secretion in vitro.
Aldosterone + salt enhances TRAF3IP2-dependent inflammatory cytokine expression in wild type mouse hearts.
Aldosterone + salt enhances collagen expression and deposition in wild type mouse hearts.
Metformin exerts anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertrophic and anti-fibrotic effects.