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Active endothelial and neural regulation of valve biology, health, and disease

  • By

  • G. Janani

  • Kenny L. Nguyen

  • Jonathan T. Butcher

  • May 29, 2026

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    Cardiac valves are dynamic structures that respond to hemodynamic forces through interactions among various specialized cell types.

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    Recent studies highlight the roles of lymphatic vessels and nerve fibers in cardiac valve physiology, impacting fluid balance and immune surveillance.

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    Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) involves remodeling that obstructs lymphatic vessels and exacerbates inflammatory responses, promoting calcification.

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    Aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation are the most significant left-sided valvular diseases, driven by mechanical stress and maladaptive cellular responses.

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    Current therapies for valve disease are limited, with no approved pharmacological treatments to reverse disease progression, highlighting a therapeutic gap.

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Active endothelial and neural regulation of valve biology, health, and disease

  • by G. Janani, Kenny L. Nguyen, Jonathan T. Butcher

  • May 29, 2026

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