Molecular Imaging and Quantification of Smooth Muscle Cell and Aortic Tissue Calcification In Vitro and Ex Vivo with a Fluorescent Hydroxyapatite-Specific Probe
Vessel calcification is characterized by the precipitation of hydroxyapatite (HAP) in the vasculature. Currently, no causal therapy exists to reduce or prevent vessel calcification. Studying the underlying pathways within vascular smooth muscle cells and testing pharmacological intervention is a maj...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-09-01
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Series: | Biomedicines |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/10/9/2271 |