Overexpressed HIF-2α in Endothelial Cells Promotes Vascularization and Improves Random Pattern Skin Flap Survival
Background: The local skin flap procedure is very useful for reconstruction. However, flap necrosis caused by circulatory failure can occur at its distal portion. Hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs) in endothelial cells (ECs) help to maintain ECs and promote vascularization, and HIF-2α is abundantly ex...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2014-04-01
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Series: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/Fulltext/2014/04000/Article.10.aspx |