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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Main Authors: Kazumi Shimada, Lina Hamabe, Miki Hirose, Momoko Watanabe, Aimi Yokoi, Aki Takeuchi, Yusuke Ozai, Tomohiko Yoshida, Shinji Takai, Denan Jin, Meric Kocaturk, Katsumi Uehara, Ryou Tanaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/9/12/682