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In vitro isolation of circulating endothelial progenitor cells is related to the high density lipoprotein plasma levels.
International journal of molecular medicine - 1 Feb 2006
Pellegatta Fabio, Bragheri Marta, Grigore Liliana, Raselli Sara, Maggi Franco Maria, Brambilla Claudia, Reduzzi Alice, Pirillo Angela, Norata Giuseppe Danilo, Catapano Alberico Luigi
Abstract excerpt
Circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) play an important role in post natal neovascularization. High density lipoproteins (HDL) protect the vascular wall from atherosclerosis. The role exerted by HDL on EPCs physiology is unknown. In this study we investigated whether the levels of plasma HDL can modulate the number of EPCs. The number of EPCs was evaluated in 24 subjects as the number of endothelial...
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