Obesity suppresses circulating level and function of endothelial progenitor cells and heart function

Obesity suppresses circulating level and function of endothelial progenitor cells and heart function

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background and aim</p> <p>This study tested the hypothesis that obesity suppresses circulating number as well as the function of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).</p> <p>Methods</p> &l...

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Main Authors: Tsai Tzu-Hsien, Chai Han-Tan, Sun Cheuk-Kwan, Yen Chia-Hung, Leu Steve, Chen Yung-Lung, Chung Sheng-Ying, Ko Sheung-Fat, Chang Hsueh-Wen, Wu Chiung-Jen, Yip Hon-Kan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Subjects:
Obesity
Aortic endothelium
Endothelial progenitor cells
Angiogenesis
Left ventricular remodeling
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/10/1/137

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