| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2984378 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2007 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The administration of penicillamine reduces vein graft thickening and promotes positive remodeling through negation of copper-induced cell proliferation. Copper chelators may therefore be therapeutically useful in preventing late vein graft failure in patients undergoing reconstructive arterial surgery.
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Authors
Song FRCS, Nilima PhD, Anthony P.C. FRCS, Jason L. PhD, Gianni D. FRCS, Jamie Y. PhD,