Association Between Antibodies Against Calcifying Nanoparticles and Mitral Annular Calcification
JOURNAL OF HEART VALVE DISEASE, cilt.19, sa.6, ss.745-752, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 19 Sayı: 6
- Basım Tarihi: 2010
- Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF HEART VALVE DISEASE
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.745-752
- Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
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.