Role of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor in the Proliferation of Smooth Muscle Cell in Pulmonary Hypertension

• Main Authors: Bo Zhang (Author), Min Shen (Author), Min Xu (Author), Li-Li Liu (Author), Ying Luo (Author), Dun-Quan Xu (Author), Yan-Xia Wang (Author), Man-Ling Liu (Author), Yi Liu (Author), Hai-Ying Dong (Author), Peng-Tao Zhao (Author), Zhi-Chao Li (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Pulmonary hypertension (PH) contributes to the mortality of patients with lung and heart diseases. However, the underlying mechanism has not been completely elucidated. Accumulating evidence suggests that inflammatory response may be involved in the pathogenesis of PH. Macrophage migration inhibitor...