Role of oxygen free radicals in the proliferation of myofibroblasts induced by AngII

Previous studies have demonstrated the important role of angiotension II (AngII) in promoting proliferation of myofibroblasts (myoFbs) and myocardial fibrosis. However, the underlying mechanisms and the role of oxygen free radicals in the proliferation of myofibroblasts induced by AngII are unclear....

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Main Authors: Liying Wang, Hong Li, Shijie Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-02-01
Series:Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211383512001608