Angiotensin II upregulates the expression of placental growth factor in human vascular endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells

Angiotensin II upregulates the expression of placental growth factor in human vascular endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Atherosclerosis is now recognized as a chronic inflammatory disease. Angiotensin II (Ang II) is a critical factor in inflammatory responses, which promotes the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Placental growth factor (PlGF) is a memb...

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Main Authors: Guo Yingqiang, Luo Fengming, Wu Wenchao, Huang He, Zhang Lingjun, Fu Hua, Pan Pingxi, Liu Xiaojing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:BMC Cell Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2121/11/36

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