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Isolation of Mouse Interstitial Valve Cells to Study the Calcification of the Aortic Valve In Vitro
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Cited by 8 •
2021
This article describes the isolation of mouse aortic valve cells by a two-step collagenase procedure. Isolated mouse valve cells are important for performing different assays, such as this in vitro calcification assay, and for investigating the molecular pathways leading to aortic valve mineralization.
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Four-Dimensional Computed Tomography-Guided Valve Sizing for Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement
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2022
This study assessed a new methodology with a straightened model generated from the four-dimensional cardiac computed tomography sequence to obtain the desired measurements for valve sizing in the application of transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement.
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Isolation and Characterization of Primary Rat Valve Interstitial Cells: A New Model to Study Aortic Valve Calcification
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Cited by 17 •
2017
This protocol describes the isolation, culture, and calcification of rat-derived valve interstitial cells, a highly physiological in vitro model of calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD). Exploitation of this rat model facilitates CAVD research in exploring the cell and molecular mechanisms that underlie this complex pathological process.
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Leaky Scanning
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2020
During most eukaryotic translation processes, the small 40S ribosome subunit scans an mRNA from its 5' end until it encounters the first start AUG codon. The large 60S ribosomal subunit then joins the smaller one to initiate protein synthesis. The location of the translation initiation is largely determined by the nucleotides near the start codon as there may be multiple translation initiation sites present on the mRNA. Marilyn Kozak discovered that the sequence RCCAUGG (where R stands for...
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Heart Valves
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2025
The human heart is a complex organ with an intricate system of valves that regulate blood flow. There are two main types of valves: atrioventricular (AV) valves and semilunar valves. The AV valves prevent the backflow of blood from the ventricles to the atria during ventricular contraction. These valves function with the assistance of the chordae tendineae and papillary muscles. When the ventricles are relaxed, the chordae tendineae are slack, allowing blood to flow from the atria into the...
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The switching element, such as a rotor or spool, aligns internal ports in a programmed sequence. Each alignment connects one fluid line to the shared measurement or control circuit, while timing determines when that channel is examined. This arrangement lets a single pressure sensor, analyzer, or sampling system acquire readings from multiple points in an organized cycle.
Response time, sealing quality, cross-contamination, and pressure compatibility strongly influence performance. Slow switching can limit how quickly channels are examined, while inadequate sealing may allow unwanted fluid transfer between lines. Residual material can contaminate a later sample, and incompatible pressure conditions can compromise operation. These factors must be matched to the measurement and flow requirements.
A scanning valve consolidates multiple measurement points around one shared instrument rather than assigning separate hardware to each line. This can reduce equipment requirements and simplify instrumentation, but sequential access introduces timing and switching considerations. The approach is therefore useful when controlled channel-by-channel examination provides sufficient coverage and repeatability without continuous simultaneous measurement at every point.
An engineering system connects the fluid lines to the valve’s internal ports and links the shared circuit to a suitable sensor, analyzer, or sampling device. The switching element then follows a programmed sequence, giving each channel access under controlled timing and flow conditions. The resulting measurements can be organized by channel for monitoring or comparison across locations.
Common applications include automated pressure mapping, leak detection, process monitoring, and multi-point data acquisition. In pressure mapping, sequential access allows readings from several locations through one measurement circuit. For leak detection and process monitoring, repeated channel examination supports automated observation of changing conditions. Their use is especially relevant when many fluid lines require coordinated measurement.
The main benefits are reduced hardware, simpler instrumentation, and potentially improved measurement repeatability through a shared system. Engineers must balance those advantages against switching response time, sealing behavior, cross-contamination risk, and pressure compatibility. The method is most appropriate when sequential measurements and controlled flow conditions meet the system’s monitoring or control objectives.