Perspective Chapter: Valvular Interstitial Cells – Physiology, Isolation, and Culture
Marcus Ground,
Karen Callon,
Rob Walker
et al.
Abstract:Valvular interstitial cells (VICs) are the primary cellular component of the heart valve. Their function is to maintain the structure of the valve leaflets as they endure some three billion beats in the course of a human lifespan. Valvular pathology is becoming ever more prevalent in our ageing world, and there has never been a greater need for understanding of the pathological processes that underpin these diseases. Despite this, our knowledge of VIC pathology is limited. The scientific enquiry of valve disea… Show more
Due to the increasing aging population and the advancements in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), the use of bioprosthetic heart valves (BHVs) in patients diagnosed with valvular disease has increased...
Due to the increasing aging population and the advancements in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), the use of bioprosthetic heart valves (BHVs) in patients diagnosed with valvular disease has increased...
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