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  • Developmental Biology
  • Molecular Medicine

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  • Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) is characterized by aortic valve calcification, leading to stiffening and stenosis.
  • The underlying pathogenic mechanisms of CAVD are not fully understood.
  • Emerging evidence implicates developmental signaling pathways in CAVD pathogenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current and past literature on the pathogenic programs contributing to CAVD.
  • To focus on the role of developmental programs in CAVD.
  • To identify key regulators for novel therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review.
  • Analysis of studies on valvulogenesis and bone development pathways.
  • Synthesis of findings on signaling pathways including TGF-β, BMP, Wnt, Notch, and Sox9.

Main Results:

  • CAVD is an active calcification process involving nodule formation and cusp stiffening.
  • Signaling pathways crucial for valvulogenesis and bone development, such as TGF-β, BMP, Wnt, Notch, and Sox9, are implicated in CAVD.
  • These pathways represent key regulators in the complex nature of CAVD.

Conclusions:

  • Calcific aortic valve disease pathogenesis is multifaceted, involving developmental programs.
  • Key regulatory pathways have been identified.
  • Targeting these regulators offers potential for mechanistic-based therapies beyond surgical intervention to improve patient outcomes.