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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Main Authors: Rui-Na Cao, Li Tang, Zhong-Yuan Xia, Rui Xia, Yi Cui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2019-04-01
Series:Chinese Medical Journal
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/CM9.0000000000000177