Mechanical stretch increases MMP-2 production in vascular smooth muscle cells via activation of PDGFR-β/Akt signaling pathway.
Increased blood pressure, leading to mechanical stress on vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC), is a known risk factor for vascular remodeling via increased activity of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) within the vascular wall. This study aimed to identify cell surface mechanoreceptors and intracellula...
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| Language: | EN |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2013
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/df3623cf4e674715856fa5bbcaed8173 |
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