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Ultrasound Imaging of the Thoracic and Abdominal Aorta in Mice to Determine Aneurysm Dimensions
Published on: March 8, 2019
Angiopoietins, abdominal aortic aneurysm and atherosclerosis
Alexandra F Trollope1, Jonathan Golledge
1The Vascular Biology Unit, School of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Douglas Campus, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia.
Abstract:
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and atherosclerosis are common causes of mortality and morbidity in an aging population. Angiogenesis is believed to contribute to the development and progression of these diseases. Angiopoietins (angpts) are known to be important regulators of angiogenesis. Angpts can also influence inflammation and have been shown to possess both pro-atherosclerotic and atheroprotective effects. This review explores the potential roles that the angpts play in the development and progression of AAA and atherosclerosis.
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