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New Aspects of Thromboangiitis obliterans (von Winiwarter-Buerger's Disease) [PDF]
, 1984 The existence of thromboangiitis obliterans as a clinical entity has been a matter of debate for many years. In contrast to other immunovasculitides there is no organ involvement while peripheral vessels are affected.
Berlit, Peter +3 more
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The Impact of Vein Mechanical Compliance on Arteriovenous Fistula Outcomes [PDF]
, 2016 © 2016 Elsevier Inc. Background Arteriovenous fistulae (AVFs) are the preferred access for hemodialysis but suffer a high early failure rate. The aim of this study was to determine how venous distensibility, as measured in vitro, relates to early ...
Barnes, Rachel +4 more
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Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2019 Vascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, but surgical options are restricted by the limited availability of autologous vessels, and the suboptimal performance of prosthetic vascular grafts. This is especially evident for coronary artery by-
A. Fernández‐Colino +6 more
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Differing calcification processes in cultured vascular smooth muscle cells and osteoblasts [PDF]
, 2019 © 2019 Published by Elsevier Inc.Arterial medial calcification (AMC) is the deposition of calcium phosphate mineral, often as hydroxyapatite, inthe medial layer of the arteries.
Arnett, Timothy R +6 more
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Platelet-derived transforming growth factor-β1 promotes keratinocyte proliferation in cutaneous wound healing. [PDF]
, 2020 Platelets are a recognised potent source of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGFβ1), a cytokine known to promote wound healing and regeneration by stimulating dermal fibroblast proliferation and extracellular matrix deposition.
Chong, DLW +7 more
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Elastin imaging enables noninvasive staging and treatment monitoring of kidney fibrosis
Science Translational Medicine, 2019 Elastin-specific MRI allows quantitative and longitudinal renal fibrosis assessment and monitoring of treatment efficacy. Finding fibrosis Excessive extracellular matrix deposition in the kidney impairs renal function, contributing to chronic kidney ...
Qinxue Sun +17 more
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Elastin and collagen fibres in cutaneous wound healing
Experimental DermatologySkin forms the outer barrier of the body. Upon injury, successful wound healing in normal skin restores tissue damage and counteracts the loss of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins and cells.
L. Gardeazabal, A. Izeta
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Materials Today BioEndogenous skin aging results in oxidative stress and degradation of elastic fibers, leading to reduced skin elasticity and dermal laxity. Current treatments rarely target elastic fiber regeneration.
Yi Yang +5 more
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Role of elastin peptides and elastin receptor complex in metabolic and cardiovascular diseases
The FEBS Journal, 2019 The Cardiovascular Continuum describes a sequence of events from cardiovascular risk factors to end‐stage heart disease. It includes conventional pathologies affecting cardiovascular functions such as hypertension, atherosclerosis or thrombosis and was ...
A. Wahart +11 more
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Elastin in the Pathogenesis of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
CellsAbdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are progressive, life-threatening vascular disorders characterized by focal dilation of the abdominal aorta due to chronic weakening of the arterial wall.
Dunpeng Cai, Shi-You Chen
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