The Potential Role of Kallistatin in the Development of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a vascular condition that causes permanent dilation of the abdominal aorta, which can lead to death due to aortic rupture. The only treatment for AAA is surgical repair, and there is no current drug treatment for AAA. Aortic inflammation, vascular smooth muscle cel...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-08-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/17/8/1312 |