Plasma Chymase Activity Reflects the Change in Hemodynamics Observed after the Surgical Treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Dogs
Chymase is a protease stored in mast cell granules that produces angiotensin II (ANG II) from angiotensin I (ANG I) and is associated with tissue injury, inflammation, and remodeling, especially involving the cardiovascular system. As cardiovascular events occur, chymase is activated by degranulatio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Veterinary Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/9/12/682 |