| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2972644 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2008 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
LVADs cause an increase of SCF and c-Kit gene expression, which coincides with a surge of mast cells after ventricular unloading. This suggests that SCF functions as an important mediator for the recruitment of mast cells to the mechanically unloaded human heart.
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Authors
Jama MD, PhD, Keith A. PhD, Guillermo MD, PhD, Michael M. MD, PhD, Brian MD, George P. MD, Matthias MD, PhD,