Rosiglitazone increases endothelial cell migration and vascular permeability through Akt phosphorylation
Abstract Background Thiazolidinediones (TZDs), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPAR-γ) agonists, exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and inhibit endothelial inflammation and dysfunction, which is anti-atherogenic. However, fluid retention, which may lead to congestive...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-08-01
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Series: | BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40360-017-0169-y |