endothelial cells

[Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis & Vascular Biology] Researchers identified integrin α5β1 as an EC receptor for AGGF1 and a novel AGGF1-mediated signaling pathway of α5β1-FAK-Src-AKT for angiogenesis.

[Acta Biomaterialia] Researchers determined that M2-Exos could augment the angiogenic activities of spinal cord microvascular endothelial cells in vitro.

[Circulation Research] In human endothelial cells, a striking correlation was observed between the degree of endothelial cell activation as reflected by intracellular adhesion molecule 1, isoLG-adduct accumulation and intracellular GAS6 levels.

[Experimental & Molecular Medicine] Lung metastasis and endothelial function were analyzed together with blood nucleotides, plasma amino acids, nicotinamide metabolites, and vascular ectoenzymes of nucleotide catabolism.

[Cardiovascular Research] Intimal hyperplasia is a common feature of vascular remodeling disorders. Accumulation of synthetic smooth muscle cell (SMC)-like cells is the main underlying cause. Researchers investigated the function of PDE10A in smooth muscle cell proliferation and intimal hyperplasia both in vitro and in vivo.

[Scientific Reports] Four groups of electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds were compared: polycaprolactone (PCL), PCL/collagen, PCL/gelatin and PCL/chitosan. Each of the scaffolds were tissue-engineered with human corneal endothelial cells and analyzed with regard to their potential application as artificial posterior lamellar grafts.