Outside Fibroblasts Play a Key Role in the Development of Inner Neointima After the Implantation of Polytetrafluoroethylene Grafts

• Main Authors: Denan Jin (Author), Shinji Takai (Author), Zhonglian Li (Author), Hiroshi Sakonjo (Author), Yoshinori Otsuki (Author), Yuro Shibayama (Author), Mizuo Miyazaki (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The neointima formation inside of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) grafts may be associated with the migration of outside fibroblasts to the luminal surfaces. This study aimed to verify whether blockade of fibroblast migration can prevent neointima formation by testing two types of prosthetic vessels,...