title: Coronary calcification and hormones.
abstract: The pathogenesis of coronary artery calcification and its role in atherogenesis has not been completely understood but is a new focus of interest in experimental and clinical research. Various bioactive substances, including hormones, have been implicated in the process of arterial calcification. This review considers the relationship between coronary artery calcification and hormones. These hormones may become therapeutic targets for the prevention of arterial calcification.
authors.affiliation: Cardiothoracic Centre, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK. geokoul@hotmail.com
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Koulaouzidis
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Henein
mesh_terms: D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D042341:Gonadal Hormones / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D036361:Peptide Hormones / Q000502:physiology*; D012084:Renin-Angiotensin System / Q000502:physiology*; D061205:Vascular Calcification / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D042341:Gonadal Hormones; D036361:Peptide Hormones