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Remodelling of supernumerary leaflet primordia leads to bicuspid aortic valve caused by loss of primary cilia.
Cardiovascular research - 29 Sept 2025
Alqahtani Ahlam, Eley Lorraine, Newton Jake, McDonald Kimberley, Connolly Chloe, Rodrigues-Cleto Cindy, Neffeova Kristyna, Lopez Leonor, Arias Javier, Derrick Christopher J, Alaradi Mashael, Kolesova Hana, Chaudhry Bill, Henderson Deborah J
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), where two valve leaflets are found instead of the usual three, affects 1-2% of the general population and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite its frequency, the majority of cases remain unexplained. This is, at least in part, because there are two types of valve leaflet primordia: endocardial cushions and intercalated valve swellings (ICVS). Moreover,...
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