Activated interstitial myofibroblasts express catabolic enzymes and mediate matrix remodeling in myxomatous heart valves.

Rabkin, E

Activated interstitial myofibroblasts express catabolic enzymes and mediate matrix remodeling in myxomatous heart valves. [electronic resource] - Circulation Nov 2001 - 2525-32 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

1524-4539

10.1161/hc4601.099489 doi


Adult
Aged
Cathepsins--metabolism
Collagen Type I--biosynthesis
Extracellular Matrix--metabolism
Female
Fibroblasts--enzymology
Heart Neoplasms--complications
Humans
Male
Matrix Metalloproteinases--metabolism
Middle Aged
Mitral Valve--cytology
Mitral Valve Insufficiency--etiology
Models, Cardiovascular
Myxoma--complications
RNA, Messenger--biosynthesis