Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 172, Issue 1 , Pages 165-176 , January 2012

Heparin-Binding EGF-Like Growth Factor Protects Pericytes from Injury

Received 30 June 2010 ,Accepted 28 July 2010.

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PII: S0022-4804(10)00674-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2010.07.058

Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 172, Issue 1 , Pages 165-176 , January 2012