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Macrophage recruitment is a hallmark of non-syndromic myxomatous mitral valve disease.
Cardiovascular research - 14 Aug 2026
Le Vely Benjamin, Delwarde Constance, Toquet Claire, Aumond Pascal, Blank-Stein Nelli, Charon Emilie, Rémy Séverine, Anegon Ignacio, Myasoedova Veronika A, Valerio Vincenza, Poggio Paolo, Le Scouarnec Solena, Schott Jean-Jacques, Le Tourneau Thierry, Merot Jean, Mass Elvira, Capoulade Romain
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AIMS: Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is a progressive cardiac disease characterized by extracellular matrix remodelling, leaflet thickening, and proteoglycan accumulation. Despite its significant contribution to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms involved in its development and progression remain unclear. Recent investigations have revealed a genetic...
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