Modulation of TGF-β/BMP-6 expression and increased levels of circulating smooth muscle progenitor cells in a type I diabetes mouse model

Modulation of TGF-β/BMP-6 expression and increased levels of circulating smooth muscle progenitor cells in a type I diabetes mouse model

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diabetic patients experience exaggerated intimal hyperplasia after endovascular procedures. Recently it has been shown that circulating smooth muscle progenitor cells (SPC) contribute to intimal hyperplasia. We hypothesized that SPC...

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Main Authors: Goumans Marie, de Kleijn Dominique PV, den Ouden Krista, Nguyen Tri Q, van Velthoven Cindy TJ, Westerweel Peter E, Goldschmeding Roel, Verhaar Marianne C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/9/1/55

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