Characterization of proximal pulmonary arterial cells from chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension patients
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is associated with proximal pulmonary artery obstruction and vascular remodeling. We hypothesized that pulmonary arterial smooth muscle (PASMC) and endothelial cells (PAEC) may ac...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-03-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/13/1/27 |