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Growth-differentiation factor-15 in cardiovascular disease

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  1. Dept. of Cardiology and Angiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany

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  2. Abt. Kardiologie und Angiologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany

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Wollert, K.C. Growth-differentiation factor-15 in cardiovascular disease. Basic Res Cardiol 102, 412–415 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00395-007-0662-3

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