Placenta growth factor and vascular endothelial growth factor B expression in the hypoxic lung

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic alveolar hypoxia, due to residence at high altitude or chronic obstructive lung diseases, leads to pulmonary hypertension, which may be further complicated by right heart failure, increasing morbidity and mortality. In the no...

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Main Authors: McLoughlin Paul, Costello Christine M, Howell Katherine, Sands Michelle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/17