Stress fiber contractile behaviors in aortic valve interstitial cells

Abstract

Valve interstitial cells (VICs) are sensitive to their surrounding microenvironments, and excessive and persisting environmental changes cause the improper regulations of VICs, contributing the progression of valve disease. By... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Michael Sacks (University of Texas at Austin)
  2. Yusuke Sakamoto (University of Texas at Austin)

Topic Area

Topics: Heart Valve Disease: Biology and Clinical Translation

Session

Poster » Poster Presentations (18:30 - Thursday, 8th September, Max Bell 252)