| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5897915 | Cytokine | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We examined the association between plasma TGF-B1 with incident heart. ⺠Higher TGF-B1 levels were associated with an increased risk of heart failure. ⺠Elevated circulating levels of TGF-B1 may be a key mediator of cardiac fibrosis.
Related Topics
Life Sciences
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Endocrinology
Authors
Nicole L. Glazer, Elizabeth M. Macy, Thomas Lumley, Nicholas L. Smith, Alex P. Reiner, Bruce M. Psaty, George L. King, Russell P. Tracy, David S. Siscovick,