Comprehensive microRNA profiling reveals potential augmentation of the IL1 pathway in rheumatic heart valve disease

Comprehensive microRNA profiling reveals potential augmentation of the IL1 pathway in rheumatic heart valve disease

Abstract Background Valvular heart disease is a leading cause of cardiovascular mortality, especially in China. More than a half of valvular heart diseases are caused by acute rheumatic fever. microRNA is involved in many physiological and pathological processes. However, the miRNA profile of the rh...

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Main Authors: Qiyu Lu, Yi Sun, Yuyin Duan, Bin Li, Jianming Xia, Songhua Yu, Guimin Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Rheumatic heart disease
Valvular heart disease
miRNA
Interleukin 1
Inflammation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-018-0788-2

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