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From Cell to Gene: Deciphering the Mechanism of Heart Failure With Single‐Cell Sequencing

Dan Zhang,Qiang Wen,Rui Zhang,K. Kou,Miao Lin,Shiyu Zhang,Jun Yang,Hangchuan Shi,Yan Yang,Xiaoqiu Tan,Shigang Yin,X. Ou

Published 2024 in Advancement of science

ABSTRACT

Heart failure (HF) is a prevalent cardiovascular disease with significant morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. Due to the intricate structure of the heart, diverse cell types, and the complex pathogenesis of HF, further in‐depth investigation into the underlying mechanisms is required. The elucidation of the heterogeneity of cardiomyocytes and the intercellular communication network is particularly important. Traditional high‐throughput sequencing methods provide an average measure of gene expression, failing to capture the “heterogeneity” between cells and impacting the accuracy of gene function knowledge. In contrast, single‐cell sequencing techniques allow for the amplification of the entire genome or transcriptome at the individual cell level, facilitating the examination of gene structure and expression with unparalleled precision. This approach offers valuable insights into disease mechanisms, enabling the identification of changes in cellular components and gene expressions during hypertrophy associated with HF. Moreover, it reveals distinct cell populations and their unique roles in the HF microenvironment, providing a comprehensive understanding of the cellular landscape that underpins HF pathogenesis. This review focuses on the insights provided by single‐cell sequencing techniques into the mechanisms underlying HF and discusses the challenges encountered in current cardiovascular research.

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