SPG7 and ischemic cardiomyopathy: Results: The analysis of myocardial samples by ELISA from patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), as well as healthy donors, revealed a significantly reduced expression of the UPRmt proteins HSP10, CLPP, LONP1, OMA1, and SPG7 in patients with DCM and ICM.