Nitric oxide and superoxide dismutase modulate endothelial progenitor cell function in type 2 diabetes mellitus
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The function of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), which are key cells in vascular repair, is impaired in diabetes mellitus. Nitric oxide (NO) and reactive oxygen species can regulate EPC functions. EPCs tolerate oxidative stress b...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-10-01
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| Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
| Online Access: | http://www.cardiab.com/content/8/1/56 |