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Bridging the Gap: Endothelial Dysfunction and the Role of iPSC-Derived Endothelial Cells in Disease Modeling

Chiara Sgromo, Alessia Cucci, Giorgia Venturin, Antonia Follenzi, Cristina Olgasi

International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2024

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Summary

Endothelial cells (ECs) are crucial for vascular health, regulating blood flow, nutrient exchange, and modulating immune responses and inflammation. The impairment of these processes causes the endothelial dysfunction (ED) characterized by oxidative stress, inflammation, vascular permeability, and extracellular matrix remodeling. While primary ECs have been widely used to study ED in vitro, their limitations-such as short lifespan and donor variability-pose challenges. In this context, induced iECs derived from induced pluripotent stem cells offer an innovative solution, providing an unlimited source of ECs to explore disease-specific features of ED. Recent advancements in 3D models and microfluidic systems have enhanced the physiological relevance of iEC-based models by better mimicking t

Source type
Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.3390/ijms252413275
Catalogue ID
SNmoj441d2-zb4754
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