| Literature DB >> 31090268 |
Hong-Yan Ding1, Ya-Nan Xie1, Qiang Dong1, Koji Kimata2, Yoshihiro Nishida3, Naoki Ishiguro3, Li-Sheng Zhuo3.
Abstract
Hyaluronan is a widely occurring extracellular matrix molecule, which is not only a supporting structural component, but also an active regulator of cellular functions. The chemophysical and biological properties of hyaluronan are greatly affected by its molecular size and several hyaluronan-binding proteins, making hyaluronan a fascinating molecule with great functional diversity. This review summarizes our current understanding of the roles of hyaluronan in cardiovascular and nervous system disorders, such as atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, and stroke, with the aim to provide a foundation for future research and clinical trials.Entities:
Keywords: Hyaluronic acid; Extracellular matrix; Cardiovascular vessel; Heart; Brain
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31090268 PMCID: PMC6568231 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.B1900155
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Zhejiang Univ Sci B ISSN: 1673-1581 Impact factor: 3.066