Endothelial progenitor cells in systemic sclerosis: their possible role in angiogenesis

• Main Authors: N. Fracchiolla (Author), L. Moronetti Mazzeo (Author), I. Silvestris (Author), W. Maglione (Author), D.P. Comina (Author), M. Cortiana (Author), N. Del Papa (Author), F. Fantini (Author), A. Cortelezzi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Recently, several studies have demonstrated the presence of circulating endothelial progenitors (CEPs) responsable for angiogenesis. Notably, these cells are able to migrate to ischemic tissues and differentiate in situ in mature endothelial cells. Aim of this study was to assess the pre...