Simvastatin enhances the regeneration of endothelial cells via VEGF secretion in injured arteries.

Matsuno, Hiroyuki

Simvastatin enhances the regeneration of endothelial cells via VEGF secretion in injured arteries. [electronic resource] - Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology Mar 2004 - 333-40 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0160-2446

10.1097/00005344-200403000-00002 doi


Animals
Carotid Arteries--physiology
Cells, Cultured
Cricetinae
Endothelium, Vascular--drug effects
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors--therapeutic use
Mevalonic Acid--pharmacology
Regional Blood Flow
Simvastatin--therapeutic use
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A--metabolism