Endothelial progenitor cells are differentially impaired in ANCA-associated vasculitis compared to healthy controls

Endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) are of major importance in vascular repair under healthy circumstances. Vascular injury in need of repair occurs frequently in ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV). A specialized...

Source: Arthritis Research and Therapy - June 23, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Authors: B. Wilde, A. Mertens, S. J. Arends, R. P. Rouhl, R. Bijleveld, J. Huitema, S. A. Timmermans, J. Damoiseaux, O. Witzke, A. M. Duijvestijn, P. van Paassen, R. J. van Oostenbrugge and J. W. Cohen Tervaert Source Type: research