Brain pericytes from stress-susceptible pigs increase blood-brain barrier permeability <it>in vitro</it>

Brain pericytes from stress-susceptible pigs increase blood-brain barrier permeability <it>in vitro</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The function of pericytes remains questionable but with improved cultured technique and the use of genetically modified animals, it has become increasingly clear that pericytes are an integral part of blood–brain barrier (BBB) functi...

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Main Authors: Vandenhaute Elodie, Culot Maxime, Gosselet Fabien, Dehouck Lucie, Godfraind Catherine, Franck Michel, Plouët Jean, Cecchelli Roméo, Dehouck Marie-Pierre, Ruchoux Marie-Magdeleine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Fluids and Barriers of the CNS
Subjects:
Blood–brain barrier
Endothelial permeability
Neurovascular unit
Pericytes
Perivascular spaces
Porcine stress syndrome
Online Access:http://www.fluidsbarrierscns.com/content/9/1/11

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