Preeclampsia is a complex disorder which affects an estimated 5% of all pregnancies
worldwide. It is diagnosed by hypertension in the presence of proteinuria after the 20th week …

Introduction 2.1. Search Strategy 3. Circulating Endothelial Cells 3.1. Circulating endothelial
cells (CECs) 3.2. Isolation and quantification of CECs 3.3. CECs, endothelial …

Background—Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) promote neovascularization and
endothelial repair. Renal artery stenosis (RAS) may impair renal function by inducing …

Placental neovascularization plays a crucial role in fetomaternal circulation throughout
pregnancy and is dysregulated in several pregnancy-related diseases, including …

Circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) may contribute to vascular endothelial cell
homeostasis, and low levels of these cells are predictive of cardiovascular disease. We …

The ovarian peptide hormone, relaxin, circulates during pregnancy, contributing to profound
maternal vasodilation through endothelial and nitric oxide (NO)–dependent mechanisms …

The vascular endothelium has emerged as more than just an inert monolayer of cells lining
the vascular bed. It represents the interface between the blood stream and vessel wall, and …

Problem We tested the hypothesis that the number of both CEC s and CEPC s as well as the
vW f blood plasma concentration are altered in pregnant women with hypertensive …

OBJECTIVE:: The purpose of this study was to examine whether women with gestational
diabetes mellitus (GDM) and their offspring have reduced endothelial progenitor cell subsets …

Vascular remodeling is an essential component of gestation. Endothelial progenitor cells
(EPCs) play an important role in the regulation of vascular homeostasis. The results of …