Mechanotransduction in vascular physiology and atherogenesis
Mechanotransduction in vascular physiology and atherogenesis
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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English
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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Fluid shear stress from blood flow and circumferential stretch of vessel walls from blood pressure are important regulatory factors that control the morphogenesis and physiology of blood vessels. However, atherosclerosis initiates at regions of arteries that, owing to vessel anatomy, develop disturbances in flow patterns.
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Mechanotransduction in vascular physiology and atherogenesis
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_2719300
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1471-0072
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1471-0080
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10.1038/nrm2596
