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High-glucose stimulation in vitro evoked marked apoptosis of primary cardiomyocytes, which was rescued by the p53 inhibitor, Pifithrin-\u03bc. In vitro experiments were performed using compound treatment and genetically via cell infection. Genetically, knockout of Nkx2.5 induced decreased expression of Nkx2.5, Calr, and p53. Upregulation of Calr resulted in increased p53 expression, while Nkx2.5 level remained unchanged. An adult zebrafish model of hyperglycemia-induced cardiomyopathy was successfully established. 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