Cadherin-11 Loss Prevents Contraction in Aortic Valve Interstitial Cells

Abstract

Motivation: Calcific aortic valve disease affects 25% of the Western population over 65 and is currently treated by valve replacement. Alternative therapies remain scarce, likely because the mechanism of calcification is... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Meghan Bowler (Vanderbilt University)
  2. W. David Merryman (Vanderbilt University)

Topic Area

Topics: Heart Valve Disease: Biology and Clinical Translation

Session

RF_Pos » Rapid Fire Poster Talks (18:30 - Thursday, 8th September, Max Bell 253)