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Increased vascular senescence and impaired endothelial progenitor cell function mediated by mutation of circadian gene Per2.
Circulation - 18 Nov 2008
Wang Chao-Yung, Wen Ming-Shien, Wang Hong-Wei, Hsieh I-Chang, Li Yuxin, Liu Ping-Yen, Lin Fun-Chung, Liao James K
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BACKGROUND: Alteration of the circadian rhythm and increased vascular senescence are linked to cardiovascular disease. Per2, a circadian gene, is known to regulate endothelium-dependent vasomotion. However, the mechanism by which Per2 affects endothelial function is unknown. We hypothesize that endothelial dysfunction in Per2 mutant (Per2(m/m)) mice is mediated in part by increased vascular senescence and...
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