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Krox20 heterozygous mice: A model of aortic regurgitation associated with decreased expression of fibrillar collagen genes.
Archives of cardiovascular diseases - 1 Mar 2016
Théron Alexis, Odelin Gaëlle, Faure Emilie, Avierinos Jean-François, Zaffran Stéphane
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BACKGROUND: The mechanism involved in the onset of aortic valve (AoV) disease remains unclear despite its poor prognosis and frequency. Recently, we reported that Krox20 (EGR2 in humans) is involved in AoV development and dysfunction. AIM: Analyze Krox20 heterozygous mice (Krox20(+/-)) to discover whether incomplete expression of Krox20 can cause valvular diseases. METHODS: Transcriptional levels of Col1a2/COL1A2...
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