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Murine sca1/flk1-positive cells are not endothelial progenitor cells, but B2 lymphocytes.
Basic research in cardiology - 24 Jan 2020
Steffen Eva, Mayer von Wittgenstein Wolfgang Bernd Edziu, Hennig Marie, Niepmann Sven Thomas, Zietzer Andreas, Werner Nikos, Rassaf Tienush, Nickenig Georg, Wassmann Sven, Zimmer Sebastian, Steinmetz Martin
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Circulating sca1+/flk1+ cells are hypothesized to be endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) in mice that contribute to atheroprotection by replacing dysfunctional endothelial cells. Decreased numbers of circulating sca1+/flk1+ cells correlate with increased atherosclerotic lesions and impaired reendothelialization upon electric injury of the common carotid artery. However, legitimate doubts remain about the identity...
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