Angiotensin II upregulates the expression of placental growth factor in human vascular endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Atherosclerosis is now recognized as a chronic inflammatory disease. Angiotensin II (Ang II) is a critical factor in inflammatory responses, which promotes the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Placental growth factor (PlGF) is a memb...

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Main Authors: Guo Yingqiang, Luo Fengming, Wu Wenchao, Huang He, Zhang Lingjun, Fu Hua, Pan Pingxi, Liu Xiaojing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:BMC Cell Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2121/11/36