These same stem cells also play a pivotal role in the formation of brain blood vessels, forming the smooth muscle in artery walls that is essential for structural integrity. (sciencedaily.com)
One of the most aggressive forms of malaria parasite binds in brain blood vessels, causing a disease called cerebral malaria. (sciencedaily.com)
The concept of tailoring drugs to regulate and treat abnormal brain blood vessels is a novel treatment strategy and offers great potential to complement existing treatments of this debilitating disease.» (sciencedaily.com)