Genetics of Cardiovascular Disease

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Genetics, Health & Well Being, Medical

• Author: Tim Chico
• ISBN: 9780123869494
• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Publication: April 18, 2014
• Imprint: Academic Press
• Language: English

This volume of the esteemed Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series focuses on cutting-edge research related to the genetics of cardiovascular disease. Written by top experts in the field, this volume covers a range of topics, including:

• Genetic models of atherosclerosis
• MicroRNAs in cardiovascular disease
• The role of the transcription factor KLF2 in vascular development and disease
• Zebrafish as models of cardiovascular disease and hematopoietic development

Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science provides a forum for discussion of new discoveries, approaches, and ideas in molecular biology. It contains contributions from leaders in their fields and abundant references.

• The authors are all experts in the field
• The reviews are in themselves comprehensive
• Each topic has the potential to lead to advances in therapy of cardiovascular disease