Osteopontin Activation and Microcalcification in Venous Grafts Can Be Modulated by Dexamethasone.

Liam W McQueenShameem S LadakGeorgia R LaytonKerry WadeySarah J GeorgeGianni D AngeliniGavin J MurphyMustafa Zakkar

Published in: Cells (2023)

Osteopontin is activated in vein grafts and is associated with microcalcification formation. A brief pretreatment of veins ex vivo with dexamethasone can suppress its activation and associated microcalcification.

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