ALDH2 knockout protects against aortic dissection

Abstract Background The incidence and mortality of aortic dissection (AD) are increasing. In pathological studies, macrophages, T lymphocytes and dendritic cells were found in the tunica media of the aorta. Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) gene polymorphisms are associated with a high incidence...

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Main Authors: Chentao Luo, Bing Zhou, Yong Cui, Zhifang Liu, Shuwei Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-022-02874-5