Chemerin enhances the adhesion and migration of human endothelial progenitor cells and increases lipid accumulation in mice with atherosclerosis
Abstract Background The role of adipokines in the development of atherosclerosis (AS) has received increasing attention in recent years. This study aimed to explore the effects of chemerin on the functions of human endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) and to investigate its role in lipid accumulation...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-09-01
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Series: | Lipids in Health and Disease |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12944-020-01378-5 |