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Title: Chondroitin Sulfate Promotes Interstitial Cell Activation and Calcification in an In Vitro Model of the Aortic Valve
Award ID(s):
1919438
PAR ID:
10352401
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology
Volume:
13
Issue:
3
ISSN:
1869-408X
Page Range / eLocation ID:
481 to 494
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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