Differentiated smooth muscle cells can reprogram into resident vascular progenitor cells via Klf4, contributing to the vascular stem cell pool and arterial remodeling.
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SMC origins of AdvSca1 cells may reshape vascular repair models; leaves open their therapeutic targeting in human atherosclerosis.
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