Growth Factors in the Carotid Body—An Update

The carotid body may undergo plasticity changes during development/ageing and in response to environmental (hypoxia and hyperoxia), metabolic, and inflammatory stimuli. The different cell types of the carotid body express a wide series of growth factors and corresponding receptors, which play a role...

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Main Authors: Elena Stocco, Silvia Barbon, Cinzia Tortorella, Veronica Macchi, Raffaele De Caro, Andrea Porzionato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/19/7267