The Endothelium, A Protagonist in the Pathophysiology of Critical Illness: Focus on Cellular Markers

The endotheliumis key in the pathophysiology of numerous diseases as a result of its precarious function in the regulation of tissue homeostasis. Therefore, its clinical evaluation providing diagnostic and prognostic markers, as well as its role as a therapeutic target, is the focus of intense resea...

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Main Authors: Sabrina H. van Ierssel, Philippe G. Jorens, Emeline M. Van Craenenbroeck, Viviane M. Conraads
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/985813