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Leptin induces osteoblast differentiation of human valvular interstitial cells via the Akt and ERK pathways.
Acta diabetologica - 1 Jun 2017
Rosa Mickael, Paris Camille, Sottejeau Yoann, Corseaux Delphine, Robin Emmanuel, Tagzirt Madjid, Juthier Francis, Jashari Ramadan, Rauch Antoine, Vincentelli André, Staels Bart, Van Belle Eric, Susen Sophie, Dupont Annabelle
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AIMS: Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) affects 2-6% of the population over 65 years, and age, gender, smoking, overweight, dyslipidemia, diabetes contribute to the development of this disease. CAVD results, in part, from the osteoblast differentiation of human valvular interstitial cells (VICs). This study aims to elucidate the effects of leptin on osteoblast phenotype of VICs and the signalling pathways...
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