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Apocynin attenuates angiotensin II-induced vascular smooth muscle cells osteogenic switching via suppressing extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2.
Oncotarget - 13 Dec 2016
Feng Weijing, Zhang Kun, Liu Yu, Chen Jie, Cai Qingqing, Zhang Yinyin, Wang Mongheng, Wang Jingfeng, Huang Hui
Abstract excerpt
Vascular calcification (VC) is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. We recently reported that apocynin had benefits for preventing cardiovascular diseases. However, whether apocynin could attenuate VC is unknown. Here, we investigated the role of apocynin in VC and its underlying mechanisms. 163 participants with high or normal ankle-brachial index (ABI) were enrolled in this...
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