Search for dissertations about: "Urszula Rykaczewska"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Urszula Rykaczewska.

2. 1. Novel markers for smooth muscle cell modulation in vascular injury and disease

   Author : Urszula Rykaczewska; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Smooth muscle cells (SMCs) are major constituents of the vascular wall, indispensable for basic physiological functions of a healthy vessel, such as regulating vascular tone and blood pressure, but also critical during disease development. With remarkable plasticity, SMCs act as early responders to vessel wall injury, where by activating molecular mechanisms, including phenotypic modulation and transdifferentiation, they counteract detrimental stimuli and aim to restore vascular homeostasis. READ MORE