Endothelial glycocalyx as a potential theriapeutic target in organ injuries
Abstract. Objective:. The endothelial glycocalyx (eGC) is a dynamic and multicomponent layer of macromolecules found at the surface of vascular endothelium, which is largely underappreciated. It has recently been recognized that eGC is a major regulator of endothelial function and may have therapeut...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2019-04-01
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Series: | Chinese Medical Journal |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/CM9.0000000000000177 |