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Leptin Induces Sca-1+ Progenitor Cell Migration Enhancing Neointimal Lesions in Vessel-Injury Mouse Models.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 Nov 2017
Xie Yao, Potter Claire M F, Le Bras Alexandra, Nowak Witold N, Gu Wenduo, Bhaloo Shirin Issa, Zhang Zhongyi, Hu Yanhua, Zhang Li, Xu Qingbo
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Leptin is an adipokine initially thought to be a metabolic factor. Recent publications have shown its roles in inflammation and vascular disease, to which Sca-1+ vascular progenitor cells within the vessel wall may contribute. We sought to elucidate the effects of leptin on Sca-1+ progenitor cells migration and neointimal formation and to understand the underlying mechanisms. APPROACH AND RESULTS:...
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