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Serotonin-induced smooth muscle hyperplasia in various forms of human pulmonary hypertension.
Circulation research - 14 May 2004
Marcos Elisabeth, Fadel Elie, Sanchez Olivier, Humbert Marc, Dartevelle Philippe, Simonneau Gerald, Hamon Michel, Adnot Serge, Eddahibi Saadia
Abstract excerpt
Hyperplasia of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PA-SMCs) is a hallmark pathological feature of pulmonary hypertension (PH). Serotonin (5-HT) is involved in the hyperplasia through its interactions with specific receptors and internalization by a specific plasma membrane transporter. We investigated the expression and role of the 5-HT transporter (5-HTT) and 5-HT1B, 5-HT2A, and 5-HT2B receptors in lungs and...
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