Vimentin knockout results in increased expression of sub-endothelial basement membrane components and carotid stiffness in mice
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-12024-z
Abstract: Intermediate filaments are involved in stress-related cell mechanical properties and in plasticity via the regulation of focal adhesions (FAs) and the actomyosin network. We investigated whether vimentin regulates endothelial cells (ECs) and vascular smooth muscle… read more here.
Keywords: basement membrane; vimentin; endothelial basement; mice ... See more keywords