Collateral Vessels Have Unique Endothelial and Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotypes

Collateral Vessels Have Unique Endothelial and Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotypes

Collaterals are unique blood vessels present in the microcirculation of most tissues that, by cross-connecting a small fraction of the outer branches of adjacent arterial trees, provide alternate routes of perfusion. However, collaterals are especially susceptible to rarefaction caused by aging, oth...

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Main Authors: Hua Zhang, Dan Chalothorn, James E Faber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
collateral circulation
cerebral collaterals
endothelial cells
ischemic stroke
primary cilia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/20/15/3608

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