Cyclic mechanical stretch induces VEGF and FGF-2 expression in pulmonary vascular smooth muscle cells.

Autor: Quinn, Timothy P., Schlueter, Marielle, Soifer, Scott J., Gutierrez, Jorge A.
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Zdroj: American Journal of Physiology: Lung Cellular & Molecular Physiology; May2002, Vol. 26 Issue 5, pL897, 7p, 4 Black and White Photographs, 7 Graphs
Abstrakt: Examines the cyclic mechanical stretch induces vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and fibroblast growth factor (FGF) in pulmonary vascular smooth muscle cells. Details on the mechanical forces during pulsatile blood flow; Effects of stretch on growth factor expression; Determination of VEGF and FGF-2 by Northern blot analysis.
Databáze: Complementary Index