Photoinhibition of smooth muscle cell migration: Potential therapy for restenosis
Deckelbaum L, Scott J, Stetz M, O'Brien K, Sumpio B, Madri J, Bell L. Photoinhibition of smooth muscle cell migration: Potential therapy for restenosis. Lasers In Surgery And Medicine 1993, 13: 4-11. PMID: 8426525, DOI: 10.1002/lsm.1900130104.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmooth muscle cell migrationMuscle cell migrationLow energy light irradiationNeointima formationBroadband white lightCell migrationLight irradiationIncidence of restenosisLuminal cross-sectional areaSmooth muscle cell monolayersSmooth muscle cellsFibrointimal thickeningArterial injuryPotential therapyDaily radiant exposureRadiant exposureMuscle cellsThymidine incorporationRestenosisCross-sectional areaMigration of cellsCell proliferationCell monolayersMigration kineticsWhite light