Mural cell
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mural-cell-315-14348254
title:
Mural cell
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Mural cells are the vascular smooth muscle cells (vSMCs), and pericytes, of the microcirculation. Both types are in close contact with the endothelial cells lining the capillaries, and are important for vascular development and stability. Mural cells are involved in the formation of normal vasculature and are responsive to factors including platelet-derived growth factor B (PDGFB) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). The weakness and disorganization of tumor vasculature is partly due t
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Type of vascular cell
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mural_cell
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2023-11-15T06:05:41Z
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