Collateral Vessels Have Unique Endothelial and Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotypes

Collaterals are unique blood vessels present in the microcirculation of most tissues that, by cross-connecting a small fraction of the outer branches of adjacent arterial trees, provide alternate routes of perfusion. However, collaterals are especially susceptible to rarefaction caused by aging, oth...

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Main Authors: Hua Zhang, Dan Chalothorn, James E Faber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/20/15/3608