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Proproliferative phenotype of pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells.
American journal of physiology. Lung cellular and molecular physiology - 1 Mar 2007
Solodushko Victor, Fouty Brian
Abstract excerpt
Endothelial cells perform a number of important functions including release of vasodilators, control of the coagulation cascade, and restriction of solutes and fluid from the extravascular space. Regulation of fluid balance is of particular importance in the microcirculation of the lung where the loss of endothelial barrier function can lead to alveolar flooding and life-threatening hypoxemia. Significant...
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