Human endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) have been generally defined as circulating cells
that express a variety of cell surface markers similar to those expressed by vascular …

Progenitor cells for the endothelial lineage have been widely investigated for more than a
decade, but continue to be controversial since no unique identifying marker has yet been …

By its location between maternal and fetal bloodstreams the human placenta not only
handles the materno-fetal transport of nutrients and gases, but may also be exposed to …

The term endothelial progenitor cell (EPC) was coined to refer to circulating cells that
displayed the ability to display cell surface antigens similar to endothelial cells in vitro, to …

Repairing and rebuilding damaged tissue in diseased human subjects remains a daunting
challenge for clinical medicine. Proper vascular formation that serves to deliver blood-borne …

Objective—We sought to identify and characterize 2 distinct populations of bona fide
circulating endothelial cells, including the endothelial colony-forming cell (ECFC), by …

Diabetes induces a decrease in the number and function of different pro-angiogenic cell
types generically designated as putative endothelial progenitor cells (EPC), which …

Despite significant improvements in the care and survival of extremely premature infants,
BPD remains a major clinical problem. Although efforts should remain focused on the …

The first reports of circulating cells that displayed the capacity to repair and regenerate
damaged vascular endothelial cells as progenitor cells for the endothelial lineage (EPC) …

The integrity of the endothelial barrier is required to maintain vascular homeostasis and fluid
balance between the circulatory system and surrounding tissues and to prevent the …