Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5843862 | Pharmacological Research | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Effect of vaspin on TNF-α-induced inflammation in vascular SMCs was examined. ⺠Vaspin inhibits TNF-induced monocyte adhesion to SMCs. ⺠Vaspin limits ICAM-1 induction by inhibiting ROS-mediated NF-κB and PKCθ activation. ⺠In conclusion, vaspin could play an inhibitory role on vascular SMCs inflammation.
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Authors
Sukanya Phalitakul, Muneyoshi Okada, Yukio Hara, Hideyuki Yamawaki,