Endothelial progenitor cells in systemic sclerosis: their possible role in angiogenesis

Background: Recently, several studies have demonstrated the presence of circulating endothelial progenitors (CEPs) responsable for angiogenesis. Notably, these cells are able to migrate to ischemic tissues and differentiate in situ in mature endothelial cells. Aim of this study was to assess the pre...

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Main Authors: N. Fracchiolla, L. Moronetti Mazzeo, I. Silvestris, W. Maglione, D.P. Comina, M. Cortiana, N. Del Papa, F. Fantini, A. Cortelezzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-09-01
Series:Reumatismo
Online Access:http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/216