Placental syncytiotrophoblast-derived extracellular vesicles carry active NEP (neprilysin) and are increased in preeclampsia
NEP (neprilysin) is a widely expressed membrane-bound metalloprotease, which binds and cleaves a variety of peptides including vasodilators, natriuretics, and diuretics. Higher levels of NEP result in hypertension—a cardinal feature of the placental disease preeclampsia. Syncytiotrophoblast-derived...
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| التنسيق: | Journal article |
| اللغة: | English |
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American Heart Association
2019
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