Differential number of CD34+, CD133+ and CD34+/CD133+ cells in peripheral blood of patients with congestive heart failure

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) which are characterised by the simulateous expression of CD34, CD133 and vascular endothelial growth receptor 2 (VEGF 2) are involved in the pathophysiology of congestive heart failure (CHF) and the...

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Main Authors: Fritzenwanger M, Lorenz F, Jung C, Fabris M, Thude H, Barz D, Figulla HR
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
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Online Access:http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/14/3/113