Expression of TGF-β1 and β3 but not apoptosis factors relates to flow-induced aortic enlargement
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cell proliferation and apoptosis are both involved in arterial wall remodeling. Increase in blood flow induces arterial enlargement. The molecular basis of flow-induced remodeling in large elastic arteries is largely unknown.</p&g...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2002-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/2/11 |