Now we just need our stroke leadership to do followup research. NEVERMIND, WE HAVE NO STROKE LEADERSHIP.
The role of semaphorins in small vessels of the eye and brain
Graphical abstract
The mechanisms of small vessel diseases are poorly understood, but the latest studies suggest a role for semaphorins. Semaphorins affect the occurrence, perfusion and regression of microvasculature by regulating the proliferation, apoptosis, migration, barrier function and inflammatory response of endothelial cells, vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and pericytes. In this review, we concentrate on the regulatory effects of semaphorins on the cell components of the vessel wall and their potential roles in microvascular diseases, especially in the retina and cerebral small vessel. Finally, we also discuss potential molecular approaches in targeting semaphorins as therapies for microvascular disorders in the eye and brain.
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