Köhler, E Does aldosterone-induced cardiac fibrosis involve direct effects on cardiac fibroblasts? [electronic resource] - Journal of vascular research - 315-26 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ISSN: 1018-1172 Standard No.: 10.1159/000159159 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: Aldosterone--pharmacologyAngiotensin II--pharmacologyAnimalsCell Division--drug effectsCells, CulturedCollagen--biosynthesisEndomyocardial Fibrosis--etiologyFibroblasts--drug effectsGene ExpressionMaleMyocardium--metabolismPolymerase Chain ReactionRNA, Messenger--analysisRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReceptors, Mineralocorticoid--geneticsSpironolactone--analogs & derivativesTritium