Evidence of Dysfunction of Endothelial Progenitors in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

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Authors

Mark Toshner · University of Cambridge

Robert Voswinckel · Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen

Mark Southwood · Papworth Hospital

Rafia S. Al‐Lamki · University of Cambridge

Luke Howard · Hammersmith Hospital

Denis Marchesan · University of Cambridge

Jun Yang ·

Abstract

These findings provide evidence of the involvement of progenitor cells in the vascular remodeling associated with PAH. Dysfunction of circulating progenitors in PAH may contribute to this process.

Topics & Keywords

Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Neonatal Respiratory Health Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Volume 180, Issue 8, pp. 780-787

DOI: 10.1164/rccm.200810-1662oc

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