Effects of physical activity on Endothelial Progenitor Cells (EPCs)

Physical activity has a therapeutic role in cardiovascular disease (CVD), through its beneficial effects on endothelial function and cardiovascular system. Circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are bone marrow (BM) derived cells that represent a novel therapeutic target in CVD patients, be...

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Published in:Frontiers in Physiology
Main Authors: CHIARA eDE BIASE, ROBERTA eDE ROSA, ROSSELLA eLUCIANO, STEFANIA eDE LUCA, ERNESTO eCAPUANO, BRUNO eTRIMARCO, GENNARO eGALASSO
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-02-01
Subjects:
Bone Marrow
Coronary Artery Disease
physical activity
cardiovascular disease
endothelial progenitor cell
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2013.00414/full

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