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Heterogeneity of smooth muscle cell populations cultured from pig coronary artery.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 Jul 2002
Hao Hiroyuki, Ropraz Patricia, Verin Vitali, Camenzind Edoardo, Geinoz Antoine, Pepper Michael S, Gabbiani Giulio, Bochaton-Piallat Marie-Luce
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Heterogeneous smooth muscle cell (SMC) populations have been described in the arteries of several species. We have investigated whether SMC heterogeneity is present in the porcine coronary artery, which is widely used as a model of restenosis. METHODS AND RESULTS: By using 2 isolation methods, distinct medial populations were identified: spindle-shaped SMCs (S-SMCs) after enzymatic digestion, with a...
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