Differences in senescence of late Endothelial Progenitor Cells in non-smokers and smokers

Abstract
Introduction: Endothelial Progenitor Cells (EPCs) are part of hematopoietic stem cells that differentiate into endothelial cells during their blood vessels’ maturation process. The role of EPCs is widely known to contribute to repair of the vascular wall when endothelial dysfunction occurs....