| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2902722 | Chest | 2010 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
We suggest a role of PEDF in the progression of HF by inducing apoptosis of human cardiac myocytes and fibroblasts. Our clinical data suggest that PEDF concentrations may have the potential to become a valuable marker of the prognosis of HF, in addition to BNP.
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Authors
Kathrin PhD, Alexander MD, Philipp J. PhD, Kariem Mahdy MD, Christoph Kaun, Stephanie MD, Gerlinde Zorn, Bernhard MD, Martin MD, Rudolf MD, Deddo MD, Kurt MD, Gerald MD, Richard MD, Johann PhD,