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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Main Authors: Yue Wen-Sheng, Lau Kui-Kai, Siu Chung-Wah, Wang Mei, Yan Guo-Hui, Yiu Kai-Hang, Tse Hung-Fat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/10/1/113