Differential Expression of CD31 and Von Willebrand Factor on Endothelial Cells in Different Regions of the Human Brain: Potential Implications for Cerebral Malaria Pathogenesis

Cerebral microvascular endothelial cells (CMVECs) line the vascular system of the brain and are the chief cells in the formation and function of the blood brain barrier (BBB). These cells are heterogeneous along the cerebral vasculature and any dysfunctional state in these cells can result in a loca...

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Main Authors: Smart Ikechukwu Mbagwu, Luis Filgueira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Brain Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/10/1/31