Galectin-3 deficiency enhances type 2 immune cell-mediated myocarditis in mice
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DOI: 10.1007/s12026-018-9013-8
Abstract: Experimental autoimmune myocarditis (EAM) is a mouse model of immune-mediated myocarditis and cardiomyopathy. The role of Galectin-3 (Gal-3), a β-galactoside-binding lectin, in autoimmune myocarditis has not been studied. Therefore, the aim of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: gal 3ko; mice; eam; mediated myocarditis ... See more keywords
Molecular magnetic resonance imaging of activated platelets allows noninvasive detection of early myocarditis in mice
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-70043-9
Abstract: MRI sensitivity for diagnosis and localization of early myocarditis is limited, although it is of central clinical interest. The aim of this project was to test a contrast agent targeting activated platelets consisting of microparticles… read more here.
Keywords: libs mpio; mice; early myocarditis; mpio ... See more keywords