[The identification of pericyte-like cells in the subendothelium of human blood vessels].
We identified pericyte-like cells in various regions of human vascular bed using 3G5 monoclonal antibodies against brain capillary pericytes' surface antigen. Pericyte-like cells were revealed in the subendothelial layer of the arterioles, venules, brain microvascular bed and in vasa vasorum adventitia. In arteries and veins of small, medium and large caliber pericyte-like cells were found in intimal subendothelial space. Pericyte-like cells form subendothelial network and may play an important role in physiological processes of vascular wall function.
Pugach
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Institute of Experimental Cardiology, National Cardiology Research Center, Moscow.
Andreeva
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Orekhov
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D000328:Adult; D001158:Arteries / Q000166:cytology* / Q000378:metabolism; D001344:Autopsy; D003645:Death, Sudden / Q000473:pathology; D004730:Endothelium, Vascular / Q000166:cytology* / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008875:Middle Aged; D020286:Pericytes / Q000166:cytology* / Q000378:metabolism; D017539:Tunica Intima / Q000166:cytology* / Q000378:metabolism; D014680:Veins / Q000166:cytology* / Q000378:metabolism