Marfan Syndrome Research Today is a free monthly online journal that collates and summarizes the latest research about Marfan Syndrome, including details on genetics, causes, symptoms, treatment.

Volume 2 (2006), Issue 7 (July)

1. Overexpression of transforming growth factor-beta is associated with increased hyaluronan content and impairment of repair in Marfan syndrome aortic aneurysm.
   Circulation, 114(1): I371-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
2. Expression of matrix metalloproteinases and endogenous inhibitors within ascending aortic aneurysms of patients with Marfan syndrome.
   Circulation, 114(1): I365-70. [Abstract] [Full-text]
3. A critical analysis of minor cardiovascular criteria in the diagnostic evaluation of patients with Marfan syndrome.
   Genet Med, 8(7): 401-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
4. Ultrastructural pathology of aortic dissections in patients with Marfan syndrome: Comparison with dissections in patients without Marfan syndrome.
   Cardiovasc Pathol, 15(4): 203-12. [Abstract] [Full-text]
5. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type VIII: periodontitis, easy bruising, marfanoid habitus, and distinctive facies.
   J Am Acad Dermatol, 55(2): S41-5. [Abstract] [Full-text]
6. Coexistence of anomalous origin of the coronary arteries and severe aortic regurgitation in Marfan syndrome.
   Clin Rheumatol, 25(5): 737-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
7. Valvular reoperations by left thoracotomy in patients with pectus excavatum.
   Ann Thorac Surg, 82(2): 733-5. [Abstract] [Full-text]
8. Valve-sparing aortic root replacement: early experience with the De Paulis Valsalva graft in 51 patients.
   Ann Thorac Surg, 82(2): 548-53. [Abstract] [Full-text]
9. One-stage total or subtotal aortic replacement.
   Ann Thorac Surg, 82(2): 542-6. [Abstract] [Full-text]
10. Long-term results of aortic valve-sparing operations for aortic root aneurysm.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 132(2): 347-54. [Abstract] [Full-text]

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