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  • Title: [Effects of statins on angiogenesis and vasculogenesis].
    Author: Llevadot J, Asahara T.
    Journal: Rev Esp Cardiol; 2002 Aug; 55(8):838-44. PubMed ID: 12199980.
    Abstract:
    Statins promote the proliferation, migration, and survival of endothelial cells and bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells (angioblasts) by stimulating the serine/threonine protein kinase Akt (also known as protein kinase B) pathway. Like vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), the statins promote angiogenesis and vasculogenesis. Therefore, Akt activation may explain some of the beneficial effects of the statins, including postnatal neovascularization.
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