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Smooth muscle filamin A is a major determinant of conduit artery structure and function at the adult stage.
Pflugers Archiv : European journal of physiology - 1 Jul 2016
Retailleau Kevin, Arhatte Malika, Demolombe Sophie, Jodar Martine, Baudrie Véronique, Offermanns Stefan, Feng Yuanyi, Patel Amanda, Honoré Eric, Duprat Fabrice
Abstract excerpt
Human mutations in the X-linked FLNA gene are associated with a remarkably diverse phenotype, including severe arterial morphological anomalies. However, the role for filamin A (FlnA) in vascular cells remains partially understood. We used a smooth muscle (sm)-specific conditional mouse model to delete FlnA at the adult stage, thus avoiding the developmental effects of the knock-out. Inactivation of smFlnA in...
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