Benidipine, a Calcium Channel Blocker, Regulates Proliferation and Phenotype of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells

Abstract.: Hyperproliferation of phenotypically modified vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) is one of the major factors in the development of atherosclerosis and restenosis. Previously it was demonstrated that benidipine, a dihydropyridine-calcium channel antagonist, reduced neointimal formation i...

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Main Authors: Emi Arakawa, Kazuhide Hasegawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2006-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S134786131934527X