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Dendritic cells contribute to perivascular adipose tissue dysfunction in type 2 diabetes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
T2DM is a chronic disease characterized by low-grade inflammation in adipose tissue. Recent investigations have shown that a variety of immune cells can accumulate in adipose tissue contributing to the development of chronic ...
Integrin adhesion response to chemical and mechanical stimulation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
It is well recognized that arterial stiffness increases with aging and aging-related diseases, such as hypertension. The mechanisms for the increase in stiffness have been largely thought to be the result of changes in the ...