Metformin Inhibits the Expression of Biomarkers of Fibrosis of EPCs In Vitro
Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are a group of circulating cells with important functions in vascular repair and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. However, in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), the number and function of EPCs reportedly are decreased. TGF-β is highly expressed in AF pat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Stem Cells International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/9019648 |