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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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-07-01
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Series: | Life |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/8/727 |