New Study Identifies How Blood Vessel Dysfunction Can Worsen Chronic Disease

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Abstract

RESEARCHERS AT OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY have uncovered how specialized cells surrounding small blood vessels, known as perivascular cells, contribute to blood vessel dysfunction in chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and fibrosis. The findings, published in Science Advances, could change how these diseases are treated.

Recommended Citation

(2025) "New Study Identifies How Blood Vessel Dysfunction Can Worsen Chronic Disease," Membership Matters: Vol. 30: Iss. 4, Article 5.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/membership-matters/vol30/iss4/5