Revascularization of ischemic tissues by PDGF-CC via effects on endothelial cells and their progenitors
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Summary, in English
The angiogenic mechanism and therapeutic potential of PDGF-CC, a recently discovered member of the VEGF/PDGF superfamily, remain incompletely characterized. Here we report that PDGF-CC mobilized endothelial progenitor cells in ischemic conditions; induced differentiation of bone marrow cells into ECs; and stimulated migration of ECs. Furthermore, PDGF-CC induced the differentiation of bone marrow cells into smooth muscle cells and stimulated their growth during vessel sprouting. Moreover, delivery of PDGF-CC enhanced postischemic revascularization of the heart and limb. Modulating the activity of PDGF-CC may provide novel opportunities for treating ischemic diseases.
Publiceringsår
2005
Språk
Engelska
Sidor
118-127
Publikation/Tidskrift/Serie
Journal of Clinical Investigation
Volym
115
Issue
1
Dokumenttyp
Artikel i tidskrift
Förlag
The American Society for Clinical Investigation
Ämne
- Cell and Molecular Biology
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Övrigt
- ISSN: 0021-9738