Fetal endothelial colony-forming cells : Possible targets for prevention of the fetal origins of adult diseases

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Endothelial colony-forming cells (ECFCs), a subset of circulating and resident endothelial progenitor cells, are capable of self-renewal and de novo vessel formation, and are known key regulators of vascular integrity and homeostasis. Numerous studies have found that exposure to hostile environment during the fetal development exerts a profound influence on the level and function of ECFCs, which may be the underlying factor linking endothelial dysfunction to cardiovascular disease of the offspring in later life. Herein, we focus on the latest findings regarding the effects of pregnancy-related disorders on the frequency and function of fetal ECFCs. Subsequently, we discuss about placental ECFCs and put forward some details that should be paid attention to in the process of ECFC isolation and culture. Overall, the information presented in this review highlight the potential of ECFCs as a future biomarker or even therapeutic targets for the pregnancy-related adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:145

Enthalten in:

Placenta - 145(2024) vom: 15. Jan., Seite 80-88

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Jing Jia [VerfasserIn]
Ma, Baitao [VerfasserIn]
Zhao, Xianlan [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Endothelial colony-forming cells
Endothelial dysfunction
Fetal reprogramming
Journal Article
Pregnancy-related disorders
Review

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Date Completed 12.01.2024

Date Revised 12.01.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.placenta.2023.12.006

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM365916579