Metformin Inhibits the Expression of Biomarkers of Fibrosis of EPCs In Vitro

Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are a group of circulating cells with important functions in vascular repair and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. However, in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), the number and function of EPCs reportedly are decreased. TGF-β is highly expressed in AF pat...

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Main Authors: Fei Han, Jie Shu, Shunjun Wang, Can-e Tang, Fanyan Luo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Stem Cells International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/9019648

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