Molecular biology of aortic diseases
Rev. Soc. Cardiol. Estado de Säo Paulo
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11(6): 1033-1043, nov.-dez. 2001. ilus
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in English
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| ID: lil-391571
ABSTRACT
The elastic property of several tissues is conferred by the elastic fiber, composed of a homogeneous core of elastin surrounded by microfibrils. Defects in these components lead to different genetic diseases with important cardiovascular manifestations in the aorta. Here we will review these genetic disorders associated with pathologies of the aorta, focusing on the molecular defects underlying them, and on how the elucidation of the molecular lesion can lead to a better understanding of disease progression. In particular, we will discuss the recent advances in the molecular basis of supravalvar aortic stenosis, Williams syndrome, Marfan syndrome, and the fibrillinopathies.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Williams Syndrome
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Aortic Stenosis, Supravalvular
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Marfan Syndrome
Limits:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Cardiol. Estado de Säo Paulo
Journal subject:
Cardiology
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
UNIFESP/BR
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USP/BR
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