AGE-BSA down-regulates endothelial connexin43 gap junctions

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Advanced glycation end products generated in the circulation of diabetic patients were reported to affect the function of vascular wall. We examined the effects of advanced glycation end products-bovine serum albumin (AGE-BSA) on end...

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Main Authors: Wang Hsueh-Hsiao, Lin Yi-Chun, Chen Heng-Ju, Liu Hung-Jen, Wang Chi-Young, Hung Ta-Chuan, Yeh Hung-I
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:BMC Cell Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2121/12/19