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Lymphocyte and monocyte subpopulations in severe aortic stenosis at the time of surgical intervention.
Cardiovascular pathology : the official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology - 1 Jan 2000
Mazur Piotr, Mielimonka Aleksandra, Natorska Joanna, Wypasek Ewa, Gawęda Bogusław, Sobczyk Dorota, Kapusta Przemysław, Malinowski Krzysztof Piotr, Kapelak Bogusław
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INTRODUCTION: Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common acquired valvular heart disease in adults. Immune system involvement becomes evident during AS development. We sought to investigate the role of different circulating lymphocyte and monocyte subpopulations, with focus on CD4+CD8+ and natural killer T (NKT) cells, in AS. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Blood samples and aortic valves were obtained from patients...
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