Pioglitazone Alleviates Cardiac Fibrosis and Inhibits Endothelial to Mesenchymal Transition Induced by Pressure Overload
Background/Aims: Cardiac fibrosis, characterized by an unbalanced production and degradation of extracellular matrix components, is a common pathophysiology of multiple cardiovascular diseases. Recent studies suggested that endothelial to mesenchymal transition (EndMT) could be a source of activated...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry |
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| Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/486220 |