Does foxc2 regulate osteogenesis and angiogenesis of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells?
Foxc2 gene is successfully transfected into BMSCs with stable and high expression. The overexpression of Foxc2 acts on BMSCs to stimulate osteogenesis and angiogenesis. The effect of Foxc2 on angiogenesis of the cells is mediated via activating PI3K and ERK.
Impaired cognitive function is associated with increased large artery stiffness and microalbumin excretion in newly diagnosed, untreated hypertensive patients. These findings support the hypothesis that cognitive impairment induced by impaired microcirculation is linked to large artery stiffness and microvascular damage.