Experimental Cell Research 2013-12-10

Magnolol inhibits migration of vascular smooth muscle cells via cytoskeletal remodeling pathway to attenuate neointima formation

Rajendra Karki, Seong-Bin Kim, Dong-Wook Kim

Index: Exp. Cell Res. 319(20) , 3238-50, (2013)

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Abstract

Background Increased proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) contribute importantly to the formation of both atherosclerotic and restenotic lesions. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of magnolol on VSMC migration.