Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10761043 Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 2012 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Vascular endothelial insulin/IGF-1 signaling not essential for vascular skin homeostasis. ► Wound neo-angiogenesis is strongly reduced upon loss of vascular insulin/IGF-1 receptors. ► Endothelial Insulin resistance can directly contribute to diabetic foot ulcers. ► Potential for treatment of this important economic and health problem.
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