SPARC expression during development and inflammation at the blood-brain barrier

SPARC (secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine) is a cell-matrix modulating protein involved in angiogenesis and endothelial barrier function, yet a potential role in cerebrovascular repair and inflammatory responses in the central nervous system (CNS) has not previously been characterized. The...

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Main Author: Alkabie, Samir
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/32407