Do excretory-secretory products produced by paragonimus westermani differentially regulate the nitric oxide production and viability of microglial cells?
The present results indicate that the NO production and cytotoxicity by ESP may be differentially regulated via unknown mechanisms, not related with cysteine protease activity.
Mitral valve replacement is a feasible option for elderly patients with mitral valve disease in centers with lack expertise in valve repair. Actual surgical results provide low operative mortality and similar survival to general the population (mainly in females).