Impact of glycemic control on circulating endothelial progenitor cells and arterial stiffness in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) have increased risk of endothelial dysfunction and arterial stiffness. Levels of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are also reduced in hyperglycemic states. However, the relat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-12-01
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Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
Online Access: | http://www.cardiab.com/content/10/1/113 |