“…On the other side, the administration of nitric oxide donors such as organic nitrates and/or physical exercise may actually increase the counts of CD133+, CD34+ and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor positive cells, as well as their proliferation activity, adhesion and migration ability in patients with coronary artery disease [62]. Finally, the impact of various other pharmacological interventions on the number and function of PCs has also been shown, including statins, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin blockers, beta-blockers and clopidogrel [63,64]. Risk factors also interact with these responses.…”