Research Article
Vitamin D (1,25-(OH)2D3) Improves Endothelial Progenitor Cells Function via Enhanced NO Secretion in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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The NO, VEGF, and GM-CSF secretion by EPCs. Different concentrations of 1,25-(OH)2D3 induced a significant upregulation of NO secretion by cultured EPCs (a), while no difference was observed in VEGF and GM-CSF levels after culturing with 1,25-(OH)2D3 (b), (c). vs blank control (0 nM 1,25-(OH)2D3), vs 1 nM 1,25-(OH)2D3.
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