Selectins and Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF) in Schistosomiasis-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension

Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression profiles of the relevant selectins and PDGF in schistosomiasis-associated pulmonary hypertension. Methodology Patients with three distinct clinical profiles were enrolled in the study: IPAH( n = 11), schistosomiasis-associated PH (Sch-PH)...

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Published in:	Lung Vol. 192; no. 6; pp. 981 - 986
Main Authors:	Lapa, Monica, Acencio, Milena M. P., Farias, Alberto Q., Teixeira, Lisete R., Fernandes, Caio J. C., Jardim, Carlos P., Terra-Filho, Mario
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York Springer US 01-12-2014 Springer Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:	Adult Analysis of Variance Biomarkers - metabolism Care and treatment Case-Control Studies Complications and side effects Development and progression Endothelium, Vascular - metabolism Endothelium, Vascular - physiopathology Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay Female Follow-Up Studies Forced Expiratory Volume Genetic aspects Humans Hypertension, Pulmonary - blood Hypertension, Pulmonary - complications Hypertension, Pulmonary - diagnosis Male Medicine Medicine & Public Health Middle Aged Pathology Patient outcomes Physiological aspects Physiology Platelet-derived growth factor Platelet-Derived Growth Factor - metabolism Pneumology/Respiratory System Pulmonary hypertension Reference Values Risk Assessment Risk factors Schistosomiasis Schistosomiasis - blood Schistosomiasis - complications Schistosomiasis - diagnosis Selectins - metabolism Severity of Illness Index Tropical diseases Vasculitis - metabolism Vasculitis - physiopathology Brazil Selectins Endothelial dysfunction Schistosomiasis Pulmonary hypertension
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