Mechanisms of embryonic coronary artery development.

Publication/Presentation Date

5-1-2002

Abstract

Coronary artery development is a complex vasculogenic process that begins shortly after heart looping. Coronary vasculogenesis is regulated by the myocardium, but is spatially and temporally dependent on the epicardium and its precursor, the proepicardial organ, for the provision of coronary vascular progenitor cells. Better understanding of the mechanisms of coronary artery development may clarify mechanisms of disease and suggest new potential therapies for disorders of the coronary vasculature.

Volume

17

Issue

3

First Page

235

Last Page

241

ISSN

0268-4705

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics

PubMedID

12015472

Department(s)

Department of Pediatrics

Document Type

Article

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