Targeted Disruption of the Prostaglandin E 2 E-Prostanoid 2 Receptor Exacerbates Vascular Neointimal Formation in Mice
Author(s) -
Sen Zhu,
Rui Xue,
Pan Zhao,
Fenling Fan,
Xiaomu Kong,
Senfeng Zheng,
Qifei Han,
Yi Zhu,
Nanping Wang,
Jichun Yang,
Youfei Guan
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
arteriosclerosis thrombosis and vascular biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.007
H-Index - 270
eISSN - 1524-4636
pISSN - 1079-5642
DOI - 10.1161/atvbaha.111.226142
Subject(s) - prostanoid , receptor , endocrinology , medicine , prostaglandin , chemistry , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Restenosis after angioplasty remains a major clinical problem. Prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) plays an important role in vascular homeostasis. The PGE(2) receptor E-prostanoid 2 (EP2) is involved in the proliferation and migration of various cell types. We aimed to determine the role of EP2 in the pathogenesis of neointimal formation after vascular injury.
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