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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Main Authors: Quarck Rozenn, Wynants Marijke, Ronisz Alicja, Sepulveda Maria, Wuytack Frank, Van Raemdonck Dirk, Meyns Bart, Delcroix Marion
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/13/1/27