Effects of Testosterone on the Number of Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Wistar Rats
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the main cause of mortality worldwide. The fact that men are more affected than women supports the hypothesis that testosterone is a risk factor of CVD. Endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) have an important role in vascular repair and angiogenesis. Howev...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | fas |
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Vesnu Publications
2012-10-01
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Series: | مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان |
Online Access: | http://jims.mui.ac.ir/index.php/jims/article/view/2183 |