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Endothelial progenitors in pulmonary hypertension: new pathophysiology and therapeutic implications.
The European respiratory journal - 1 Feb 2010
Fadini G P, Avogaro A, Ferraccioli G, Agostini C
Abstract excerpt
Pulmonary hypertension is a progressive and disabling disease with as yet unclear pathogenesis, limited treatment options and poor prognosis. This is why the discovery of new pathogenic mechanisms and therapeutic strategies are needed. Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are bone marrow-derived cells involved in endothelial homeostasis, as well as physiological and pathological angiogenesis. Experimental and...
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