Cardiomyocyte-specific genetic loss of Sorbs2 in adult mice changed integrin interactions, indicated by the increased expression of several integrins and altered extracellular matrix components connecting to these integrins, leading to an exacerbated fibrotic response during pathological remodelling.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Sorbs2 is a cardiomyocyte-enriched gene that is increased during progression to heart failure in a GATA4-dependent manner and correlates to phenotypical hallmarks of cardiac failure. The gene discussed is SORBS2; the disease is heart failure.