The mechanisms involved in the activation of transcription factors and BNP gene expression in loaded heart

Abstract Cardiac hypertrophy is an adaptive response of the heart to a variety of mechanical, hemodynamic, neurohumoral, and pathologic stimuli. Prolonged pathophysiological load leads to development of left ventricular hypertrophy and ultimately to heart failure. The natriuretic peptides includ...

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Main Author: Hautala, N. (Nina)
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: University of Oulu 2001
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Online Access:http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9514265327
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