Heart Valve

The mechanical forces generated by the rhythmic expansion and contraction of cardiac muscle cells play an active role in the initial stage of heart valve formation. Read More

A “profile” of the genes and regulatory networks that govern early heart valve development lay the groundwork for generating valves from a patient’s own cells. Read More

A protein that connects cells together participates in the calcification that occurs in heart valve disease. Read More

Blocking a serotonin receptor may provide a novel therapy for heart valve disease. Read More