Angiopoietin-1 is associated with cerebral vasospasm and delayed cerebral ischemia in subarachnoid hemorrhage

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Angiopoietin-1 (Ang-1) and -2 (Ang-2) are keyplayers in the regulation of endothelial homeostasis and vascular proliferation. Angiopoietins may play an important role in the pathophysiology of cerebral vasospasm (CVS). Ang-1 and Ang-...

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Main Authors: Pfausler Bettina, Helbok Raimund, Beer Ronny, Dietmann Anelia, Broessner Gregor, Fischer Marlene, Chemelli Andreas, Schmutzhard Erich, Lackner Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:BMC Neurology
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2377/11/59