Vascular endothelial cell biology: an update
A Krüger-Genge, A Blocki, RP Franke… - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
The vascular endothelium, a monolayer of endothelial cells (EC), constitutes the inner
cellular lining of arteries, veins and capillaries and therefore is in direct contact with the …
cellular lining of arteries, veins and capillaries and therefore is in direct contact with the …
Biochemical and biological attributes of matrix metalloproteinases
N Cui, M Hu, RA Khalil - Progress in molecular biology and translational …, 2017 - Elsevier
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases that are
involved in the degradation of various proteins in the extracellular matrix (ECM). Typically …
involved in the degradation of various proteins in the extracellular matrix (ECM). Typically …
Matrix metalloproteinases, vascular remodeling, and vascular disease
X Wang, RA Khalil - Advances in pharmacology, 2018 - Elsevier
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases that
degrade various proteins in the extracellular matrix (ECM). Typically, MMPs have a …
degrade various proteins in the extracellular matrix (ECM). Typically, MMPs have a …
Endothelial dysfunction and hypertension
D Konukoglu, H Uzun - Hypertension: from basic research to clinical …, 2017 - Springer
In the past, endothelium was thought to be only a mechanical barrier. Today, endothelium is
known to be a tissue regulating vascular tone, cell growth and the interaction between the …
known to be a tissue regulating vascular tone, cell growth and the interaction between the …
Endothelial dysfunction and vascular disease–a 30th anniversary update
PM Vanhoutte, H Shimokawa, M Feletou… - Acta …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The endothelium can evoke relaxations of the underlying vascular smooth muscle, by
releasing vasodilator substances. The best‐characterized endothelium‐derived relaxing …
releasing vasodilator substances. The best‐characterized endothelium‐derived relaxing …
[HTML][HTML] Vascular nitric oxide: Beyond eNOS
Y Zhao, PM Vanhoutte, SWS Leung - Journal of pharmacological sciences, 2015 - Elsevier
As the first discovered gaseous signaling molecule, nitric oxide (NO) affects a number of
cellular processes, including those involving vascular cells. This brief review summarizes …
cellular processes, including those involving vascular cells. This brief review summarizes …
[HTML][HTML] Inflammogenesis of secondary spinal cord injury
MA Anwar, TS Al Shehabi, AH Eid - Frontiers in cellular neuroscience, 2016 - frontiersin.org
Spinal cord injury (SCI) and spinal infarction lead to neurological complications and
eventually to paraplegia or quadriplegia. These extremely debilitating conditions are major …
eventually to paraplegia or quadriplegia. These extremely debilitating conditions are major …
[HTML][HTML] Endothelial dysfunction—a major mediator of diabetic vascular disease
CM Sena, AM Pereira, R Seiça - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-molecular basis …, 2013 - Elsevier
The vascular endothelium is a multifunctional organ and is critically involved in modulating
vascular tone and structure. Endothelial cells produce a wide range of factors that also …
vascular tone and structure. Endothelial cells produce a wide range of factors that also …
Piezo1 acts upstream of TRPV4 to induce pathological changes in endothelial cells due to shear stress
SM Swain, RA Liddle - Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2021 - ASBMB
The ion channels Piezo1 and TRPV4 have both, independently, been implicated in high
venous pressure–and fluid shear stress–induced vascular hyperpermeability in endothelial …
venous pressure–and fluid shear stress–induced vascular hyperpermeability in endothelial …
Effects of disturbed flow on vascular endothelium: pathophysiological basis and clinical perspectives
JJ Chiu, S Chien - Physiological reviews, 2011 - journals.physiology.org
Vascular endothelial cells (ECs) are exposed to hemodynamic forces, which modulate EC
functions and vascular biology/pathobiology in health and disease. The flow patterns and …
functions and vascular biology/pathobiology in health and disease. The flow patterns and …