Anatomy

Endothelial Progenitor Cells

Cells derived from BONE MARROW that circulate in the adult bloodstream and possess the potential to proliferate and differentiate into mature ENDOTHELIAL CELLS.

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Abstract

Cells derived from BONE MARROW that circulate in the adult bloodstream and possess the potential to proliferate and differentiate into mature ENDOTHELIAL CELLS.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells
  • Endothelial Progenitor Cell
  • Progenitor Cell, Endothelial
  • Progenitor Cells, Endothelial

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2015

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Previous Indexing

  • Endothelial Cells (2003-2014)
  • Endothelium, Vascular (1997-2003)
  • Stem Cells (1997-2014)

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  1. A11w.148w.174w
  2. A11w.436.275.182w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Endothelial Progenitor Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D066026. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D066026
  2. Endothelial Progenitor Cells. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endothelial_progenitor_cell
  3. Endothelial Progenitor Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1340830