Background Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) is a potent stimulator of growth and
motility of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Abnormalities of PDGF/PDGF receptor …

Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) is a potent stimulator of growth and motility of smooth
muscle cells (SMCs) and fibroblasts. Abnormalities of PDGF/PDGF receptor (PDGFR) are …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) result from the sub-endothelial accumulation of
inflammatory cells and smooth muscle cells (SMCs). Lycopene, a natural compound from …

Objectives Luteolin is a naturally occurring flavonoid found in many vegetables, fruits and
medicinal plants. The migration and proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) …

Luteolin occurs as glycosylated forms in celery, green pepper, perilla leaf and camomile tea,
and has been shown to possess antimutagenic, antitumorigenic, antioxidant and …

Atherosclerosis (AS) is a complicated progress, involving many types of cells. Although the
exact mechanisms of progression of atherosclerosis are uncertain, the balance of vascular …

Objectives. Preliminary researches showed that luteolin was used to treat hypertension.
However, it is still unclear whether luteolin has effect on the hypertensive complication such …

Abnormal vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation and migration are key factors in many
cardiovascular diseases. Here, we investigated the effects of phloretin on platelet-derived …

Vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) proliferation and migration play a critical role in the
development of arterial remodeling during various vascular diseases including …

Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) has been known to induce vascular endothelial
growth factor (VEGF) expression in human vascular smooth muscle cells (hVSMCs). We …