Advance in study of vascular endothelial cell and smooth muscle cell co-culture system / 中国中药杂志
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica
;
(24): 265-268, 2012.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-274363
ABSTRACT
The interactions between endothelial cells (EC) and smooth muscle cells (SMC) contribute to vascular physiological functions and also cause the occurrence and development of different kinds of diseases. Currently, EC-SMC co-culture model is the best way to study the interactions between the two kinds of cells. This article summarizes existing EC-SMC co-culture models and their effects on the structure and functions of the two kinds of cells. Microscopically speaking, it provides a basis for in-depth studies on their interactions as well as a reference for the establishment of in vitro EC-SMC co-culture system that is closer to organic physiology or pathology state.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Coculture Techniques
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Cell Biology
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Myocytes, Smooth Muscle
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Endothelial Cells
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Metabolism
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Methods
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Muscle, Smooth, Vascular
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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