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Estrogen increases bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cell production and diminishes neointima formation.
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Abstract
Estrogens improve endothelial function and accelerate reendothelialization after vascular injury via largely unknown mechanisms. Bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are thought to positively influence endothelialization, vascular repair, and angiogenesis.