Transcription factor Kruppel-like factor 2 plays a vital role in endothelial colony forming cells differentiation

Conclusion
Up-regulation of KLF2 by AMPK activation constitutes a novel mechanism of ECFC differentiation, and may have therapeutic value in the treatment of ischaemic heart disease.

Source: Cardiovascular Research - July 22, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Song, Y., Li, X., Wang, D., Fu, C., Zhu, Z., Zou, M.-H., Zhu, Y. Tags: Vascular biology Source Type: research