Aortic and pulmonary root: are their dynamics similar?
Dynamic differences might explain the global pulmonary root dilatation when subjected to systemic pressure, particularly at the level of the sinotubular junction which might result in the autograft failure. Differences in the asymmetrical expansion of the aortic and pulmonary roots should be considered for the implantation of the pulmonary autograft in the most physiological position.
The efficiency of ATP synthesis was reduced and energy wasting processes were increased in liver mitochondria of PC rats. This suggests that liver mitochondria from PC rats request more nutrients than liver mitochondria from control rats to maintain the same ATP production. These alterations were associated to the content and fatty acid composition of cardiolipin.