Phenotypic switch of vascular smooth muscle cells in COVID‐19: Role of cholesterol, calcium, and phosphate
Laura Ghanem,
Dina Essayli,
Jana Kotaich
et al.
Abstract:Although the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2), primarily manifests as severe respiratory distress, its impact on the cardiovascular system is also notable. Studies reveal that COVID‐19 patients often suffer from certain vascular diseases, partly attributed to increased proliferation or altered phenotype of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Although the association between COVID‐19 and VSMCs is recognized, the precise mecha… Show more
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