The possible role of ribosomal protein S6 kinase 4 in the senescence of endothelial progenitor cells in diabetes mellitus

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The decrease and dysfunction of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) has been assumed as an important cause/consequence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and its complications, in which the senescence of EPCs induced by hyperglycemia may play...

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Main Authors: Yin Zhiyong, Fan Linni, Huang Gaosheng, Wang Haichang, Wang Zhe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
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Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/12