Transcriptional Control of Cell Lineage Development in Epicardium-Derived Cells

Epicardial derivatives, including vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac fibroblasts, are crucial for proper development of the coronary vasculature and cardiac fibrous matrix, both of which support myocardial integrity and function in the normal heart. Epicardial formation, epithelial-to-mesenchy...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Katherine E. Yutzey, Caitlin M. Braitsch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-07-01
Series:Journal of Developmental Biology
Subjects:
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/1/2/92