Decoding Vascular Senescence: Cellular Insights and Therapeutic Strategies
International journal of biological sciences · Gao M et al. · Paper published 2 Sep 2026
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Vascular aging is a dynamic biological process contributing to systemic organismal decay. This review elucidates the heterogeneous cellular phenotypes and microenvironmental remodeling across macrovascular and microvascular beds.
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Decoding Vascular Senescence: Cellular Insights and Therapeutic Strategies
Gao M, Zhong C, Shen J et al.
International journal of biological sciences · 2 Sep 2026 · Peer-reviewed
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