Smad4 Deficiency in Smooth Muscle Cells Initiates the Formation of Aortic Aneurysm. [electronic resource]
- Circulation research Feb 2016
- 388-99 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1524-4571
10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.115.308040 doi
Animals Aorta--metabolism Aortic Aneurysm--genetics Cathepsins--metabolism Cell Line Chemokines--metabolism Chemotaxis Elastin--metabolism Female Genetic Predisposition to Disease Macrophages--metabolism Male Matrix Metalloproteinase 12--metabolism Mice, Inbred C57BL Mice, Knockout Muscle, Smooth, Vascular--metabolism Myocytes, Smooth Muscle--metabolism Phenotype Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases--deficiency Proteolysis RNA Interference Rats Receptor, Transforming Growth Factor-beta Type II Receptors, Transforming Growth Factor beta--deficiency Smad4 Protein--deficiency Time Factors Transfection Up-Regulation