N-acetyl cysteine ameliorates aortic fibrosis by promoting M2 macrophage polarization in aging mice

Background: Vascular fibrosis is a universal phenomenon associated with aging, and oxidative stress plays an important role in the genesis of vascular damage in line with the aging process. However, whether antioxidants can ameliorate vascular fibrosis remains unclear. Objectives: The present study...

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Main Authors: Qing-yi Zhu, Shi Tai, Liang Tang, Yi-chao Xiao, Jian-jun Tang, Ya-qin Chen, Li Shen, Jia He, Ming-qi Ouyang, Sheng-hua Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:Redox Report
Subjects:
nac
m1
m2
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13510002.2021.1976568