Endothelial progenitor cells in systemic sclerosis: their possible role in angiogenesis
Background: Recently, several studies have demonstrated the presence of circulating endothelial progenitors (CEPs) responsable for angiogenesis. Notably, these cells are able to migrate to ischemic tissues and differentiate in situ in mature endothelial cells. Aim of this study was to assess the pre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2011-09-01
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Series: | Reumatismo |
Online Access: | http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/216 |