Changes in extracellular matrix in subcutaneous small resistance arteries of patients with essential hypertension

Changes in extracellular matrix in subcutaneous small resistance arteries of patients with essential hypertension

Background: In the development of hypertensive microvascular remodeling, a relevant role may be played by changes in extracellular matrix proteins. Aim of this study was the to evaluate some extracellular matrix components within the tunica media of subcutaneous small arteries in 9 normotensive subj...

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Main Authors: Gaia Favero, Anna Paini, Carolina De Ciuceis, Luigi F. Rodella, Enrico Moretti, Enzo Porteri, Claudia Rossini, Silvia Ministrini, Leonardo Solaini, Caletti Stefano, Maria Antonietta Coschignano, Valeria Brami, Alina Petelca, Matteo Nardin, Ilenia Valli, Guido A. M. Tiberio, Francesca Bonomini, Claudia Agabiti Rosei, Nazario Portolani, Damiano Rizzoni, Rita Rezzani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-07-01
Series:Blood Pressure
Subjects:
microcirculation
extracellular matrix
collagen
hypertension
small resistance arteries
fibrosis
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08037051.2018.1448256

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