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Mitochondrial Dysfunction: A New Hallmark in Hereditable Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Development.
Cells - 21 Apr 2025
Marcos-Ríos Daniel, Rochano-Ortiz Antonio, San Sebastián-Jaraba Irene, Fernández-Gómez María José, Méndez-Barbero Nerea, Oller Jorge
Abstract excerpt
Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) pose a significant health burden due to their asymptomatic progression, often culminating in life-threatening aortic rupture, and due to the lack of effective pharmacological treatments. Risk factors include elevated hemodynamic stress on the ascending aorta, frequently associated with hypertension and hereditary genetic mutations. Among the hereditary causes, Marfan syndrome is...
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- Humans
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
- Mitochondria
- Animals
- Marfan Syndrome
- Loeys-Dietz Syndrome
