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Interleukin-1 Beta induces an inflammatory phenotype in human aortic valve interstitial cells through nuclear factor kappa Beta.
The Annals of thoracic surgery - 1 Jul 2013
Nadlonek Nicole, Lee Joon H, Reece T Brett, Weyant Michael J, Cleveland Joseph C, Meng Xianzhong, Fullerton David A
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BACKGROUND: Mechanisms of inflammation have been implicated in the pathogenesis of aortic stenosis. When stimulated, human aortic valve interstitial cells (AVICs) have been shown to become inflammatory cells. Increased levels of interleukin (IL)-1β have been found in the leaflets of stenotic aort...
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