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Vascular Physiology

Faculty of Medicine / Department of Experimental Medical Science

Phone: +46 46 222 95 85

Fax number: +46 46 211 34 17

Visiting address: Sölvegatan 19, BMC D12, 221 84 Lund

Service point: 66

Vascular Physiology's profile in Lund University Research portal

Description

The Vascular Physiology Group studies the blood vessel wall with respect to cellular signalling mechanisms, contractility, and cell differentiation. Cell types that are particularly investigated are the smooth muscle cells that cause vasoconstriction and the endothelial cells on the inside of the vascular wall that are important for its permeability and interaction with blood components. The differentiation and functional properties of smooth muscle cells depend on the cellular environment. Any disturbance of this, such as inflammation, lipid infiltration or damage to the endothelium, will lead to reactions that can initiate atherosclerotic lesions. Furthermore, we focus on the mechanisms and endogenous factors behind other inflammatory diseases such as periodontitis.

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