Fu Yanqi, Wu Yusi, Luo Dan. Research of Cx43 in vascular smooth muscle and vascular remodeling. [J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University 41(12):1254-1257(2016)
Fu Yanqi, Wu Yusi, Luo Dan. Research of Cx43 in vascular smooth muscle and vascular remodeling. [J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University 41(12):1254-1257(2016) DOI: 10.13406/j.cnki.cyxb.001016.
Research of Cx43 in vascular smooth muscle and vascular remodeling
excessive migration and proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cell play important roles in vascular remodeling. A large number of studies had found that connexin 43(Cx43)is involved in regulation of vascular smooth muscle cell(VSMC)function. The role of Cx43 in vascular remodeling induced by atherosclerosis
restenosis and hypertension had received widespread attention. In this paper
we review current knowledge about the role of Cx43 in VSMC function and vascular remodeling.Cx43 may be a future target by both genetic and pharmacological approaches for treatment of vascular remodeling.