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Investigating the role of cell cycle regulators in mesoderm specification
(2018-07-20)Mesoderm is one of the three primary germ layers from which the cardiovascular system, muscle and bone originate and derivatives of the mesoderm lineage are affected in a number of pathologies. Therefore, understanding the ... -
FOXO3a in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Apoptosis
(2018-07-01)FOXO3a is a pro-apoptotic transcription factor which shows increased activation in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) of advanced atherosclerotic plaques, specifically within the intimal layer. Since VSMC apoptosis plays ... -
Human Cytomegalovirus and the Neutrophil
(2018-04-06)Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a highly prevalent opportunistic infection and a major pathogen in immune-compromised patients. The virus exhibits a wide cell tropism and is able to lytically infect virtually any cell type, ...
