Associations of NF-kappaB and Bax with Apoptosis in Varicose Veins of Women of Different Age Groups

The study aimed at detecting apoptotic endothelial cells (ECs) and smooth muscle cells (SMCs) together with determining expression of NF-kappaB (p105/p50) and Bax in varicose vein walls. Women (n=35) undergoing the excision of varicose veins were divided into 3 groups: younger than 35 years (I), 36–...

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Main Authors: Helle Evi Simovart, Andres Arend, Jüri Lieberg, Marina Aunapuu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Vascular Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/639720