Biology and function of pericytes in the vascular microcirculation
Abstract Pericytes are the main cellular components of tiny arteries and capillaries. Studies have found that pericytes can undergo morphological contraction or relaxation under stimulation by cytokines, thus affecting the contraction and relaxation of microvessels and playing an essential role in r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2023-08-01
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| Series: | Animal Models and Experimental Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ame2.12334 |