Apelin attenuates the osteoblastic differentiation of vascular smooth muscle cells
Apelin attenuates the osteoblastic differentiation of vascular smooth muscle cells
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Vascular calcification, which results from a process osteoblastic differentiation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), is a major risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Apelin is a recently discovered peptide that is the endogenous ligand for the orphan G-protein-coupled receptor, APJ. Several studies have identified the protec...
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Apelin attenuates the osteoblastic differentiation of vascular smooth muscle cells
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1292885007
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1292885007
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0017938
