1-Methyl-2-undecyl-4(1H)-quinolone, a derivative of quinolone alkaloid evocarpine, attenuates high phosphate-induced calcification of human aortic valve interstitial cells by inhibiting phosphate cotransporter PiT-1
An abnormally high serum phosphate level induces calcific aortic stenosis (CAS), which is characterized by ectopic valve calcification and stenosis of the orifice area. Inhibition of ectopic calcification is a critical function of any internal medical therapy for CAS disease. The aim of the present...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Pharmacological Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861316300305 |