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Association between transforming growth factor-beta1 gene C-509T and T869C polymorphisms and rheumatic heart disease.
American heart journal - 1 Jul 2004
Chou Hsiang-Tai, Chen Chien-Hsiun, Tsai Chang-Hai, Tsai Fuu-Jen
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BACKGROUND: Scarring and collagen deposition in the valves and destruction of myocytes may result from the combined effects of a smoldering rheumatic process and a constant trauma to the mitral valve or aortic valve by the turbulent flow in rheumatic heart disease (RHD). Transforming growth facto...
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