Association Between Antibodies Against Calcifying Nanoparticles and Mitral Annular Calcification

CANDEMİR B., ERTAŞ F. S., TULUNAY KAYA C., ÖZDÖL Ç., Hasan T., Akan O. A., ...More

JOURNAL OF HEART VALVE DISEASE, vol.19, no.6, pp.745-752, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF HEART VALVE DISEASE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.745-752
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and aim of the study: Mechanisms leading to vascular and tissue calcification are not yet fully understood. Previously, an association has been demonstrated between a controversial calcifying nanoparticle (CNP; also known as 'nanobacteria') and vascular calcification and kidney stone formation. The study aim was to evaluate a possible association between mitral annular calcification (MAC) and CNP infection.