ADRENAL GRK2 ACTIVITY AS A THERAPEUTIC TARGET FOR HEART FAILURE

摘要

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of failing hearts. More specifically, the present invention provides for the inhibition of G-protein coupled receptor kinase 2 activity in the adrenal gland, which, for example, decreases catecholamine secretion and the sympathetic burden of the failing heart, thereby improving the cardiac adrenergic/inotropic reserve and overall contractile function.