Compositions and methods for the treatment or prevention of heart failure

Abstract

In alternative embodiments, provided are compositions, including products of manufacture and kits, and methods, for treating a heart failure in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject an isolated or recombinant nucleic acid, an isolated or recombinant or chimeric polypeptide, or an engineered cell, as provided herein, thereby treating the subject. In alternative embodiments, the administration reduces left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy, increases LV peak pressure development, reduced cAMP production and/or improves LV peak pressure decay in a pressure-overload in the subject. In alternative embodiments, provided are compositions and methods for: treating, ameliorating, or slowing the progress of, or protecting (preventing) an individual or a patient against heart failure; or, reducing LV hypertrophy, increasing LV peak pressure development, and/or improving LV peak pressure decay in a pressure-overload in an individual in need thereof.

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