Distinct structural and functional angiogenic responses are induced by different mechanical stimuli

ConclusionTargeted capillary growth in response to abluminal stretch is a potent driver of improved muscle fatigue resistance, while shear stress ‐driven angiogenesis has no beneficial effect on muscle function. In terms of capillarity, more is not necessarily better.

Source: Microcirculation - January 23, 2021 Category: Research Authors: Roger W. P. Kissane, Peter G. Tickle, Natalie E. Doody, Abdullah A. Al ‐Shammari, Stuart Egginton Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research