Article
TGF-beta1 pathway activation and adherens junction molecular pattern in nonsyndromic mitral valve prolapse.
Cardiovascular pathology : the official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology - 1 Jan 2000
Rizzo Stefania, Basso Cristina, Lazzarini Elisabetta, Celeghin Rudy, Paolin Adolfo, Gerosa Gino, Valente Marialuisa, Thiene Gaetano, Pilichou Kalliopi
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: Dysregulation of the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) 1 pathway has been associated with either syndromic or isolated mitral valve (MV) prolapse due to myxoid degeneration (floppy MV). The activation of Smad receptor-mediated intracellular TGF-β pathway and its effect on adherens junction (AJ) molecular pattern of activated valvular interstitial cells (VICs) in MV prolapse are herein investigated....
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