1. Calcification Formation for Development, Defense, and Repair of the Human Body?
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de Jong, Pim A., Bos, Daniel, and Mali, W. P. Th. M.
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ARTERIAL calcification , *HISTORY of medicine , *CORONARY artery stenosis , *SOMATOTYPES , *INTERNAL carotid artery , *KIDNEY calcification , *ATHEROSCLEROTIC plaque - Abstract
The editorial delves into the process of extracellular calcification in the human body, emphasizing its significance in skeletal development, defense against infections, and repair of damaged arteries. It presents a bell-shaped curve distribution of calcification strength in the population, indicating that a robust calcification process may be linked to improved survival and infection defense. The text also explores the impact of calcification on bone density, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and cardiovascular diseases, underscoring the importance of studying this process for a holistic understanding of health and disease. The authors advocate for further research in various fields to enhance knowledge on calcification and its implications on human health. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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