Adiponectin Deficiency Blunts Hypoxia-Induced Mobilization and Homing of Circulating Angiogenic Cells

Aim. We investigated the effects of adiponectin deficiency on circulating angiogenic cell (CAC) mobilization, homing, and neovascularization in the setting of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Methods & Results. AMI was induced in wild-type (WT) (n=10) and adiponectin knockout (Adipoq−/−) mice...

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Main Authors: Bert R. Everaert, Vincent J. Nijenhuis, Florence C. M. Reith, Vicky Y. Hoymans, Jean-Pierre Timmermans, Christiaan J. Vrints
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Stem Cells International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/260156
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