The Impact of Microgravity and Hypergravity on Endothelial Cells

The endothelial cells (ECs), which line the inner surface of vessels, play a fundamental role in maintaining vascular integrity and tissue homeostasis, since they regulate local blood flow and other physiological processes. ECs are highly sensitive to mechanical stress, including hypergravity and mi...

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Main Authors: Jeanette A. M. Maier, Francesca Cialdai, Monica Monici, Lucia Morbidelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/434803