Differential-display polymerase chain reaction identifies nucleophosmin as an estrogen-regulated gene in human vascular smooth muscle cells

Purpose: Atheroprotective effects of estrogen (E 2) are well documented and are due in part to direct effects of E 2 on vascular cells. We recently demonstrated that human vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) express a functional E 2 receptor capable of activating gene expression. This study was des...

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