Objective C1q/TNF-related protein(CTRP)1 was initiallyidentified as a paralog of adiponectin based on the similarity in C1q domain of these two proteins.Previously,we showed that CTRP1promotes the development of ather...Objective C1q/TNF-related protein(CTRP)1 was initiallyidentified as a paralog of adiponectin based on the similarity in C1q domain of these two proteins.Previously,we showed that CTRP1promotes the development of atherosclerosis by increasing endothelial adhesiveness.Here,we sought to investigate whether CTRP1 also influences vascular dilatory functions.展开更多
Objective Increased transcytosis of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)across the endothelium and oxidation of LDL deposited within the subendothelial space are crucial early events in atherogenesis. C1q/TNF-related protein...Objective Increased transcytosis of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)across the endothelium and oxidation of LDL deposited within the subendothelial space are crucial early events in atherogenesis. C1q/TNF-related protein (CTRP) 5 is a novel secreted glycoprotein and its biological functions are largely undefined.展开更多
文摘Objective C1q/TNF-related protein(CTRP)1 was initiallyidentified as a paralog of adiponectin based on the similarity in C1q domain of these two proteins.Previously,we showed that CTRP1promotes the development of atherosclerosis by increasing endothelial adhesiveness.Here,we sought to investigate whether CTRP1 also influences vascular dilatory functions.
文摘Objective Increased transcytosis of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)across the endothelium and oxidation of LDL deposited within the subendothelial space are crucial early events in atherogenesis. C1q/TNF-related protein (CTRP) 5 is a novel secreted glycoprotein and its biological functions are largely undefined.