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Aging
Research conducted at D. Vigetti and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about aging
April 6th, 2008
Fresh data on aging are presented in the report 'Hyaluronan-CD44-ERK1/2 regulate human aortic smooth muscle cell motility during aging.' According to recent research from Varese, Italy, "The glycosaminoglycan hyaluronan (HA) modulates cell proliferation and migration, and it is involved in several human vascular pathologies including atherosclerosis and vascular restenosis. During intima layer thickening, HA increases dramatically in the neointima extracellular matrix." "Aging is one of the major risk factors for the insurgence of vascular diseases, in which smooth muscle cells (SMCs) play a role by determining neointima formation through their migration and...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-04-06)
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