This article reviews the association between bone and artery disease, with particular
relevance to progenitor cells. The review was based on insight gained by analysis of …

BACKGROUND: Aging represents the most powerful risk for the development of
atherosclerosis and atherosclerotic thromboembolic complications. Yet, the mechanism by …

Tissue regeneration by somatic stem/progenitor cells has been recognized as a system for
the maintenance of homeostasis in many organs. The isolation and investigation of these …

Accumulating evidence suggests that bone marrow-derived progenitor cells contribute to
vascular healing and remodeling under physiologic and pathologic conditions. Although …

Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory process that selec-tively affects arteries and is highly
prevalent in both women and men. Thrombo-occlusive complications of atherosclerosis …

The increasing incidence of arteriosclerosis has become a significant global health burden.
Arteriosclerosis is characterized by the thickening and hardening of arterial walls, which can …

Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease driven by lipids and other atherogenic
factors. It is characterized by a dynamic and complex pathological process of bone marrow …

Proper formation of blood vessels (angiogenesis) is essential for development, reproduction
and wound healing. When derailed, angiogenesis contributes to numerous lifethreatening …

Vascular disease is primarily the result of atherosclerosis which affects all layers of the adult
vessel wall. Our understanding of atherosclerosis has evolved over the past three decades; …

Exuberant accumulation of smooth muscle cells (SMCs) plays a principal role in the
pathogenesis of vascular diseases. It has been assumed that SMCs derived from the …