Tenascin-C synthesized in both donor grafts and recipients accelerates artery graft stenosis

200732 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Yasuhiro Sawada · Mie University

K Onoda · Mie University

Kyoko Imanaka-Yoshida · Mie University

Junko Maruyama · Mie University

Kazuhiro Yamamoto · Mie University

Toshimichi Yoshida · Mie University

Hideto Shimpo · Mie University

Abstract

We presented direct evidence that tenascin-C is a crucial molecule in neointimal hyperplasia in free artery grafts, and that tenascin-C-producing cells are derived from both donor grafts and recipients.

Topics & Keywords

Cell Adhesion Molecules Research Protease and Inhibitor Mechanisms Platelet Disorders and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cardiovascular Research

Volume 74, Issue 3, pp. 366-376

DOI: 10.1016/j.cardiores.2007.02.028

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