Physiologic and molecular consequences of endothelial Bmpr2 mutation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is thought to be driven by dysfunction of pulmonary vascular microendothelial cells (PMVEC). Most hereditary PAH is associated with BMPR2 mutations. However, the physiologic and molecular consequ...

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Main Authors: Crona Daniel, Paradis Helene, Gendron Robert, Johnson Jennifer A, Harral Julie, Blackwell Thomas, Hagen Moira, Majka Susan, Loyd James E, Nozik-Grayck Eva, Stenmark Kurt R, West James
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/84