Scientists identify molecule that can increase blood flow in vascular disease
Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 13:30
in Health & Medicine
Circulating through the bloodstream of every human being is a rare and powerful type of cell, one that can actually create new blood vessels to bypass blockages that cause heart attacks and peripheral artery disease. Though everyone has these cells - called endothelial progenitor cells - they are often dysfunctional in people prone to vascular disease...