Research Article

Amyloidosis, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress in the Heart of an Alkaptonuric Patient

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SAA detection in AKU aortic valve amyloid deposits. Positive staining for SAA-amyloid was particularly intense in correspondence of ochronotic pigmentation. SAA deposition in AKU aortic valve was detected by immunofluorescence technique. Magnification 20x.
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