Endothelial progenitor cells as a new marker of endothelial function with respect to risk of cardiovascular disorders

The discovery of endothelial progenitor cells (EPC), over a decade ago, has refuted the previous belief that vasculogenesis only occurs during embryogenesis. The results of several studies revealed altered number and impaired function of EPC in hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, obesity as well...

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Main Authors: Barbara Głowińska-Olszewska, Włodzimierz Łuczyński, Artur Bossowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Index Copernicus International S.A. 2011-01-01
Series:Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
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Online Access:http://journals.indexcopernicus.com/fulltxt.php?ICID=931086