Pulmonary pericytes and their potential as therapeutic targets in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
The lung is a highly vascularized organ and receives a dual blood supply from the pulmonary and bronchial circulations.Pericytes are combined with endothelial cells to form microvessels,which has an important regulatory effect in regulating vascular morphology and homeostasis.Through tireless exploration by scholars worldwide,a new understanding of the properties and functions of pulmonary pericytes has emerged.Numerous studies have revealed that pulmonary pericytes played a vital role in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and could serve as a potential therapeutic target in the future.This paper reviewed the research on the characteristics,markers,functions and new therapeutic targets of pulmonary pericytes.
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