Endogenous Mammalian Cardiotonic Steroids—A New Cardiovascular Risk Factor?—A Mini-Review

The role of endogenous mammalian cardiotonic steroids (CTS) in the physiology and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system and the kidneys has interested researchers for more than 20 years. Cardiotonic steroids extracted from toads or plants, such as digitalis, have been used to treat heart dise...

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Main Authors: Natalia Słabiak-Błaż, Grzegorz Piecha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/8/727