Perivascular cells function as mechano-structural sensors of vascular capillaries
C. M. Franca, M. E. Lima Verde, A. C. Silva-Sousa, A. Mansoorifar, A. Athirasala, R. Subbiah, A. Tahayeri, M. Sousa, M. A. Fraga, R. Visalakshan, A. Doe, K. Beadle, M. Finley, E. Dimitriadis, J. Bays, , L. E. Bertassoni
This study shows perivascular cells sense mechanical changes in collagen matrix, affecting vascular function and contributing to fibrotic conditions.
bioRxiv · Feb 16, 2024 · PreprintBioengineering