The major event initiating atherosclerosis is hypercholesterolemia-induced disruption of
vascular endothelium integrity. In settings of endothelial damage, endothelial progenitor …

Bone marrow‐derived circulating endothelial progenitor cells have been succesfully used to
enhance angiogenesis after tissue ischemia. The role of endothelial progenitor cells in …

Atherosclerosis is due to inflammation and endothelial dysfunction and damage caused by a
variety of factors. Dysfunction of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) that differentiate into …

The integrity and functional activity of the endothelial monolayer play a crucial role in the
prevention of atherosclerosis. Increasing evidence suggests that risk factors for coronary …

Background—It has been reported that circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) home
to and differentiate into endothelial cells after various kinds of arterial injury. By inference …

Postnatal bone marrow contains a subtype of unique progenitor cells that have the capacity
to differentiate into functional endothelial cells. Hence, these cells have been termed …

Atherosclerotic diseases are responsible for a significant part of morbidity and mortality in
western countries. According to the classical views, atherosclerotic lesions develop as the …

The integrity and functional activity of the endothelial monolayer play a critical role in
preventing atherosclerotic disease progression. Endothelial cell (EC) damage by …

Background—Therapeutic neovascularization may constitute an important strategy to
salvage tissue from critical ischemia. Circulating bone marrow–derived endothelial …

Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are involved in the maintenance of endothelial
homoeostasis and in the process of new vessel formation. Experimental and clinical studies …