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(Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - May 24, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

FDA OKs First Diagnostic HbA1c Test
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA has approved the first glycated hemoglobin test to diagnose diabetes, the agency announced. Current test kits have been approved only for monitoring the disease. (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - May 24, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news

Dietary quality, caloric intake, and adiposity of childhood cancer survivors and their siblings: an analysis from the cardiac risk factors in childhood cancer survivors study.
Abstract Childhood cancer survivors are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, in part because of adiposity. Whether survivors have healthy diets and whether dietary quality is associated with adiposity among survivors are not known. Survivors and siblings from the Cardiac Risk Factors in Childhood Cancer Survivors Study completed 3-day food records that were used to estimate daily caloric intake relative to recommended and dietary quality using the Healthy Eating Index-2005 (HEI). Medical records were reviewed for cancer therapies. Body composition was measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. Of 91 chil...
Source: Nutrition and Cancer - May 24, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Landy DC, Lipsitz SR, Kurtz JM, Hinkle AS, Constine LS, Adams MJ, Lipshultz SE, Miller TL Tags: Nutr Cancer Source Type: research

Toxicity of bevacizumab in combination with chemotherapy in older patients.
Conclusion. Heart disease was more common in those who did not receive bevacizumab. Older patients who receive bevacizumab with chemotherapy have a higher odds of developing a grade 3-5 toxicity compared with those who receive chemotherapy alone. PMID: 23576485 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Oncologist)
Source: The Oncologist - May 24, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Mohile SG, Hardt M, Tew W, Owusu C, Klepin H, Gross C, Gajra A, Lichtman SM, Feng T, Togawa K, Ramani R, Katheria V, Hansen K, Hurria A, Cancer and Aging Research Group Tags: Oncologist Source Type: research

Association of anthracycline-related cardiac histological lesions with NADPH oxidase functional polymorphisms.
Conclusion. Anthracyclines induce a cardiac remodeling pattern characterized by interstitial or patched fibrosis. The contribution of the functionally relevant NADPH polymorphisms rs1883112 and rs4673 to anthracycline-related heart lesions provides a plausible explanation for their modulation of cardiotoxicity. If confirmed, these findings may lead to better individualized strategies for early detection and prevention of anthracycline cardiotoxicity. PMID: 23576480 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Oncologist)
Source: The Oncologist - May 24, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Cascales A, Pastor-Quirante F, Sánchez-Vega B, Luengo-Gil G, Corral J, Ortuño-Pacheco G, Vicente V, de la Peña FA Tags: Oncologist Source Type: research

Mom's Smoking Holds Diabetes Risk for Pregnant Daughters (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Women whose mothers smoked at least moderately while pregnant were more likely to develop gestational diabetes and obesity in adulthood, researchers found. (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - May 24, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news

EnligHTN-1: BP drops durable, safe at one year, as renal-denervation mania grows
Twelve-month durability and safety results are exciting with this device, one investigator says. This year's EuroPCR program is jam-packed with new data and how-to sessions and included at least one live case where things did not go entirely according to plan. (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - May 24, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news

Isolation and analysis of single cells from the mouse heart.
Abstract The adult mouse heart is comprised of a highly heterogeneous cell population. Isolation and effective cellular and molecular analysis of various cell types are critical for understanding cardiac development, homeostasis and disease. Moreover, strategies to isolate and analyse the complex inflammatory and tissue remodelling cell types that follow cardiac injury are particularly important for development of strategies to improve cardiac repair. Here we describe in detail how non-cardiomyocytes can be successfully isolated from the mouse heart. In addition, we describe how these isolation methods can be effec...
Source: Journal of Immunological Methods - May 24, 2013 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Pinto AR, Chandran A, Rosenthal NA, Godwin JW Tags: J Immunol Methods Source Type: research

More Data Show Lower Is Not Always Better for BP in DiabetesMore Data Show Lower Is Not Always Better for BP in Diabetes
More coronary heart disease was seen at both ends of the blood-pressure spectrum for younger type 2 diabetes patients, but among the elderly low BP posed an even greater risk of CHD. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

What the human heart can do
Dr. Roberto Bolli is using patients' stem cells to repair damage to the heart. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Heart Failure: Predictive Ability of Edema for Volume Overload
Breidthardt et al presented a high quality study that raises many questions about the pathophysiology of edema in heart failure. A study by Agarwal et al is referenced. However, I have a number of concerns about the external validity of this study for heart failure. It enrolled patients attending for routine hemodialysis, 72% of whom were African American, and patients with chronic atrial fibrillation were excluded. The inferior vena cava (IVC) measurements were not statistically significantly different between those with and without edema; however, these dimensions were assessed at the end of dialysis. In those with edem...
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - May 24, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Donal J. Sexton Tags: Letters Source Type: research

The Reply
We are grateful for the knowledgeable remarks by Sexton on our article “Pathophysiology of Lower Extremity Edema in Acute Heart Failure Revisited.” We fully agree with Sexton that the co-occurrence of renal venous congestion and cardiac dysfunction has the potential to negatively affect renal function through the combined influence on renal perfusion. Previously, we have described this interaction by assessing systolic blood pressure and central venous pressure in patients with acute heart failure in the emergency department. We currently believe that the link between impaired renal function and central venous pressure...
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - May 24, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tobias Breidthardt, Christian Müller Tags: Letters Source Type: research

Erratum
Dodson JA, Truong TTN, Towle VR, Kerins G, Chaudhry SI. Cognitive impairment in older adults with heart failure: prevalence, documentation, and impact on outcomes. Am J Med. 2013;126:120-126. (Source: The American Journal of Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - May 24, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Errata Source Type: research

Erratum
Frishman WH. Enhancing Medical Adherence. Am J Med. 2012;125:841-842. On the second page of this article, the author states, “They observed that approximately one third of patients who have a myocardial infarction and approximately one half of patients who do not have a myocardial infarction adhere to effective cardiovascular preventive drug therapy.” (Source: The American Journal of Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - May 24, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Errata Source Type: research

Erratum
Akbaraly T, Sabia S, Hagger-Johnson G, et al. Does Overall Diet in Midlife Predict Future Aging Phenotypes? A Cohort Study. Am J Med. 2013;126:411-419. In the abstract of this article, 2 percentages were transposed. The erroneous text reads: “…nonfatal cardiovascular event (7.3%), cardiovascular death (2.8%), noncardiovascular death (12.7%), and normal aging (73.2%).” (Source: The American Journal of Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - May 24, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Errata Source Type: research

[Correspondence] Not time to RELAX in acute heart failure
The RELAX-AHF investigators should be commended for matching the mechanism of serelaxin to a unique and appropriately selected population of patients (Jan 5, p 29). However, it should be emphasised that dyspnoea is challenging to quantify, subjective, and might still be easily provoked even when absent at rest. Additionally, dyspnoea responds rapidly and substantially to early initiation of standard therapy, as shown by the comparable response in the proportion of patients with moderate and marked dyspnoea relief at 24 h, one of the coprimary endpoints. (Source: LANCET)
Source: LANCET - May 24, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Andrew P Ambrosy, Ronald M Witteles Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research

[Correspondence] Not time to RELAX in acute heart failure – Authors' reply
We thank Andrew Ambrosy and Ronald Witteles for their comments on the RELAX-AHF trial. (Source: LANCET)
Source: LANCET - May 24, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: John R Teerlink, Marco Metra, on behalf of the RELAX-AHF investigators Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research

[Clinical Picture] Foot-like heart
A 19-year-old woman was admitted to our department with progressive dyspnoea. Physical examination showed signs and symptoms of heart failure. Echocardiography showed diffuse trabeculation of the left ventricle involving the entire apex, the mid-ventricular segments (, ), and contrast penetration into the intertrabecular recesses (, ) suggestive of left ventricular non-compaction. The left ventricular ejection fraction was moderately decreased and the systolic pulmonary artery pressure estimated by tricuspid regurgitation was roughly 65 mm Hg. (Source: LANCET)
Source: LANCET - May 24, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Ioannis Andreou, Costas Tentolouris, Stella Brili, Dimitris Tousoulis, Christodoulos Stefanadis Tags: Clinical Picture Source Type: research

[Series] Concepts of blood transfusion in adults
Recent progress has been made in the identification and implementation of best transfusion practices on the basis of evidence-based clinical trials, published clinical practice guidelines, and process improvements for blood use and clinical patient outcomes. However, substantial variability persists in transfusion outcomes for patients in some clinical settings—eg, patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery. This variability could be the result of insufficient understanding of published guidelines; different recommendations of medical societies, including the specification of a haemoglobin concentration threshold to use ...
Source: LANCET - May 24, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Lawrence T Goodnough, Jerrold H Levy, Michael F Murphy Tags: Series Source Type: research

[Editorial] Salt: friend or foe?
Dietary guidelines advise against the consumption of too much salt. A high intake of sodium causes raised blood pressure—an established risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. But how much salt is too much? And could a very low salt intake also be detrimental? (Source: LANCET)
Source: LANCET - May 24, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: The Lancet Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

It's amazing what the human heart can do
Dr. Roberto Bolli is using patients' stem cells to repair damage to the heart. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

ICD Use: Disagreeing With an Influential Thought LeaderICD Use: Disagreeing With an Influential Thought Leader
Clinical trials have shown benefit to many, but most people who receive an ICD are exposed to risk without any benefit. Dr. John Mandrola explains his differences in opinion with Dr. Eric Prystowsky. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Expert Column Source Type: news

HPS2-THRIVE Trial of ER Niacin/LaropiprantHPS2-THRIVE Trial of ER Niacin/Laropiprant
Will extended release niacin be a help or hindrance to adherence and tolerability factors -- when added to lipid lowering regimens? European Heart Journal (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Effect of Intermittent Balloon Inflations in PCIEffect of Intermittent Balloon Inflations in PCI
Do intermittent PCI balloon inflations impact kidneys the way pumping iron impacts skeletal muscle? Journal of the American College of Cardiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest in the postanesthesia care unit: analysis of data from the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines(®) -Resuscitation registry.
CONCLUSIONS: This study identified similar risk factors and underlying causes as described in previous reports of pediatric perioperative CPA, with higher mortality following a cardiac/hemodynamic cause. PMID: 23551906 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia)
Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia - May 24, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Christensen R, Voepel-Lewis T, Lewis I, Ramachandran SK, Malviya S, American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines®-Resuscitation (formerly the National Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) investigators Tags: Paediatr Anaesth Source Type: research

Phenylephrine as a simulated intravascular epidural test dose in pediatrics: a pilot study.
DISCUSSION: Phenylephrine might be a future indicator of positive intravascular test dose. Further investigation is needed to find out the phenylephrine dose that elicits a reliable hemodynamic response and whether phenylephrine needs to be dose age-adjusted in order to appreciate relevant hemodynamic changes in children receiving neuraxial blocks undergoing general anesthesia. PMID: 23534952 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia)
Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia - May 24, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Pancaro C, Nasr VG, Paulus JK, Bonney I, Flores AF, Galper JB, Ahmed I Tags: Paediatr Anaesth Source Type: research

Comparison of topical tramadol and ketamine in pain treatment after tonsillectomy.
CONCLUSION: Topical tramadol and ketamine seem to be safe, effective, and easy analgesic approach for decreasing tonsillectomy pain. PMID: 23521170 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia)
Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia - May 24, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tekelioglu UY, Apuhan T, Akkaya A, Demirhan A, Yildiz I, Simsek T, Gok U, Kocoglu H Tags: Paediatr Anaesth Source Type: research

Risk of Diabetes With Statins Risk of Diabetes With Statins
While one study is reassuring for older patients treated with statins, with researchers finding no evidence of an increased risk of diabetes in acute coronary syndrome patients, the other suggests that the more potent statins, such as rosuvastatin, atorvastatin, and simvastatin, do pose an increased risk compared with pravastatin. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Molecular and functional characterization of erythropoietin of the goldfish (Carassius auratus L.).
In this study we report on the molecular and functional characterization of erythropoietin from the goldfish. Quantitative expression analysis of goldfish epo revealed the highest mRNA levels in heart, followed by brain, liver, spleen and kidney tissues. There was no marked change of epo expression in goldfish primary kidney macrophage cultures, as progenitor cell to macrophage development progressed, indicating that erythropoietin is not involved in monopoiesis. Recombinant goldfish erythropoietin induced proliferation of progenitor cells in a dose-dependent manner, and up-regulated the expression of erythroid transcripti...
Source: Developmental and Comparative Immunology - May 24, 2013 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Katakura F, Katzenback BA, Belosevic M Tags: Dev Comp Immunol Source Type: research

[In Process Citation].
PMID: 23700601 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Polish Heart Journal)
Source: Polish Heart Journal - May 24, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Biernacka EK, Czarnowska E Tags: Kardiol Pol Source Type: research

Author’s response.
PMID: 23700600 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Polish Heart Journal)
Source: Polish Heart Journal - May 24, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Musialik K Tags: Kardiol Pol Source Type: research

[The heart of the psychiatric residency training].
PMID: 23595837 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie)
Source: Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie - May 24, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: van den Broek WW Tags: Tijdschr Psychiatr Source Type: research

[Reaction on 'questioning the mechanism behind slow breathing and heart coherence training'].
PMID: 23512635 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie)
Source: Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie - May 24, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Klijntunte I Tags: Tijdschr Psychiatr Source Type: research

Transcutaneous communication system using the human body as conductive medium: influence of transmission data current on the heart.
In this study, the physiological effect of data current discharged into the body during data transmission was evaluated by an animal experiment using a goat. The external and internal units of the new TCS each mainly consist of a data transmitter and a data receiver. The data transmitter has an amplitude shift keying (ASK) modulator (carrier frequencies: 4 and 10 MHz) and an electrode.The internal unit of the TCS was fixed on the pericardium and the external unit was placed on the left ear, and each transmitter discharged an ASK-modulated current of 7 mA (RMS) into the conscious goat. The TCS was able to transmit data for ...
Source: Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering - May 24, 2013 Category: Materials Science Authors: Okamoto E, Kikuchi S, Miura H, Shiraishi Y, Yambe T, Mitamura Y Tags: Biomed Mater Eng Source Type: research

Perioperative glycemic control using an artificial endocrine pancreas in patients undergoing total pancreatectomy: tight glycemic control may be justified in order to avoid brittle diabetes.
Abstract I dedicate this paper to the late Prof. Yukihiko Nosé with all my heart. In 2001, under the direction of Prof. Nosé and Prof. Brunicardi at Baylor College of Medicine, we published a review article entitled "Artificial endocrine pancreas" in JACS. Subsequently, we reported that perioperative tight glycemic control (TGC) using an artificial pancreas (AP) with a closed-loop system could stably maintain near-normoglycemia in total-pancreatectomized dogs. Based on this experimental study in Houston, since 2006, we have introduced perioperative TGC using an AP into clinical use in Kochi. As of 2011, this nove...
Source: Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering - May 24, 2013 Category: Materials Science Authors: Hanazaki K, Yatabe T, Kobayashi M, Tsukamoto Y, Kinoshita Y, Munekage M, Kitagawa H Tags: Biomed Mater Eng Source Type: research

Current devices for pediatric extracorporeal life support and mechanical circulatory support systems in the United States.
Abstract Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) and mechanical circulatory support (MCS) have become indispensable treatment tools for pediatric patients with congenital heart defects undergoing peri-operative or end-stage heart and/or lung failure. ECLS and MCS can serve as bridges to recovery, transplantation (heart or lung), destination therapy, or "bridge to bridge" long-term MCS. Dependent on patient condition, venoarterial ECMO (V-A ECMO) for heart and lung support, venovenous ECMO (V-V ECMO) for respiratory support, and MCS for uni- and biventricular support can be selected properly. Considering small patient bo...
Source: Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering - May 24, 2013 Category: Materials Science Authors: Undar A, Wang S Tags: Biomed Mater Eng Source Type: research

Evaluation of floating impeller phenomena in a Gyro centrifugal pump.
In this study, this floating phenomenon was investigated in detail. The floating phenomenon was proved by observation of the impeller behavior using a transparent acrylic pump. The impeller floating phenomenon was mapped on a pump performance curve. The impeller floating phenomenon is affected by the magnet-magnet coupling distance and rotational speed of the impeller. In order to keep the proper magnet balance and to maintain the impeller floating phenomenon at the driving condition of right and left pump, the magnet-magnet coupling distance was altered by a spacer which was installed between the pump and actuator. It bec...
Source: Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering - May 24, 2013 Category: Materials Science Authors: Nishimura I, Ichikawa S, Mikami M, Ishitoya H, Motomura T, Kawamura M, Linneweber J, Glueck J, Shinohara T, Nosé Y Tags: Biomed Mater Eng Source Type: research

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Associated With Abdominal Fat Accumulation In Men
A new study from researchers in Japan indicates that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is independently associated with visceral (abdominal) fat accumulation only in men, perhaps explaining gender differences in the impact of OSA on cardiovascular disease and mortality. "Visceral fat accumulation, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, is also associated with OSA, and gender differences in mortality related to sleep apnea have been reported in some studies. Accordingly, we examined if the relationship between OSA and visceral fat accumulation differed by gender," said Drs... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia Source Type: news

Bioresorbable Drug-Eluting Scaffolds Emerging As The Dominant Device Of The Future For Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
The DESolve bioresorbable coronary scaffold system achieves good efficacy and safety with low rates of late lumen loss and major coronary adverse events at six months, show first results from the pivotal DESolve Nx trial reported at EuroPCR 2013. DESolve (Elixir Medical Corporation) is the first bioresorbable PLLA-based polymer scaffold that releases novolimus, a major metabolite of sirolimus. "The degradation time is about one year," explained the lead study author Alexandre Abizaid, Director of Interventional Cardiology at Institute Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia, SÃ£o Paulo, Brazil... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart Disease Source Type: news

Results Of The BIOFLOW-II Substudy: Biodegradable Stent Proves Non-Inferior To Drug-Eluting Stent
The Orsiro stent, which is a novel stent platform eluting sirolimus from a biodegradable polymer, demonstrated non-inferiority to the Xience Prime everolimus-eluting stent for the primary angiographic endpoint of in-stent late lumen loss at nine months in the results of an imaging substudy reported at EuroPCR 2013 today... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news

1-Year TAVI Outcomes Post-Approval Showed A Large Treatment Effect In Terms Of Symptom Relief And Improved Quality Of Life
One-year results from SOURCE XT - one of the largest, post-approval transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) registries to-date - reported today at EuroPCR 2013 show good clinical outcomes in routine clinical practice, with high rates of device success for all access approaches, valve sizes and delivery systems. The SOURCE XT Post-Approval Study followed up 2688 consecutively enrolled patients (mean age 81.5 years) undergoing TAVI with the Sapien XT heart valve at 93 centres in 17 countries between July 2010 and October 2011... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news

Omega Oils Protect The Heart From Mental Stress
The American Heart Association recommends that people eat at least two servings of fish every week. The omega 3 fatty acids in fish oil are thought to have very good properties that can help prevent cardiovascular disease. Fish oils come from fatty fish, also called "oily fish". They are found in the tissue of these fatty fish, such as trout, tuna, mackerel, herring, salmon, and sardines. Experts have long been seeking to understand how fish oils protect the heart... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news

Some statins 'raise diabetes risk'
Some drugs taken to protect the heart may increase the risk of developing Type-2 diabetes, according to researchers in Canada. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - May 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

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Source: Annals of Emergency Medicine - May 24, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: research

New insights into the developmental mechanisms of coronary vessels and epicardium.
Abstract During heart development, the epicardium, which originates from the proepicardial organ (PE), is a source of coronary vessels. The PE develops from the posterior visceral mesoderm of the pericardial coelom after stimulation with a combination of weak bone morphogenetic protein and strong fibroblast growth factor (FGF) signaling. PE-derived cells migrate across the heart surface to form the epicardial sheet, which subsequently seeds multipotent subepicardial mesenchymal cells via epithelial-mesenchymal transition, which is regulated by several signaling pathways including retinoic acid, FGF, sonic hedgehog,...
Source: International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology - May 24, 2013 Category: Cytology Authors: Nakajima Y, Imanaka-Yoshida K Tags: Int Rev Cell Mol Biol Source Type: research