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Paired box 9 regulates VSMC phenotypic transformation, proliferation, and migration via sonic hedgehog.
Life sciences - 15 Sept 2020
Xu Jiaqi, Zhang Ying, You Shilong, Guo Yuxuan, Chen Shuang, Chang Ye, Zhang Naijin, Sun Yingxian
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AIMS: Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) play a crucial role in the progression of atherosclerosis. Paired box 9 (Pax9) is a member of the Pax gene family which participates in the development of various tissues and organs. However, the effect of Pax9 on atherosclerosis and VSMCs and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. MAIN METHODS: Western blotting was performed to assess Pax9 expression in...
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