Expression of uPA, tPA, and PAI-1 in Calcified Aortic Valves
Purpose. Our physiopathological assumption is that u-PA, t-PA, and PAI-1 are released by calcified aortic valves and play a role in the calcification of these valves. Methods. Sixty-five calcified aortic valves were collected from patients suffering from aortic stenosis. Each valve was incubated for...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Biochemistry Research International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/658643 |