Enhancing treatment for cardiovascular disease: exercise and circulating angiogenic cells

Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2011 Apr;39(2):93-101. doi: 10.1097/JES.0b013e31820a595e.

Abstract

The discovery of circulating angiogenic cells (CAC) with cardiovascular regenerative potential has transformed our understanding of the health and maintenance of cardiovascular tissues. We will describe the influence of acute exercise and exercise training on CAC characteristics and evidence for mechanisms that may be important in the optimization of CAC potential.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular Diseases / physiopathology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / therapy*
  • Endothelial Cells / physiology*
  • Exercise / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Neovascularization, Physiologic*
  • Nitric Oxide / physiology
  • Oxidative Stress / physiology
  • Stem Cells / physiology*
  • Thrombin / physiology

Substances

  • Nitric Oxide
  • Thrombin