Comparison of endothelial progenitor cell function in type 2 diabetes with good and poor glycemic control

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) play an important role in vascular repair and a decrease in the number of EPCs is observed in type 2 diabetes. However, there is no report on the change of EPCs after glycemic control. This study t...

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Main Authors: U-pratya Yaowalak, Tantrawatpan Chairat, Tapanadechopone Pirath, Manochantr Sirikul, Kheolamai Pakpoom, Churdchomjan Worachat, Issaragrisil Surapol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6823/10/5