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In vitro differences between smooth muscle cells derived from varicose veins and normal veins.
Journal of vascular surgery - 1 Nov 2009
Xiao Ying, Huang Zhibin, Yin Henghui, Lin Ying, Wang Shenming
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The theory of primary venous dilatation leading to secondary valvular incompetence and varicose vein formation has received more attention nowadays. Although many studies have investigated the role of the main components of the venous wall in the development of varicose veins, the leading cause remains unknown. The present study was designed to establish the role of smooth muscle cells (SMCs) of the...
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