Developmental BiologyeLifePeer-reviewed
Vascular dimorphism ensured by regulated proteoglycan dynamics favors rapid umbilical artery closure at birth
Sumeda Nandadasa, Jason M. Szafron, Vai Pathak…·Suneel Apte
The paper identifies differential proteoglycan dynamics in umbilical artery and vein as the mechanism ensuring rapid arterial closure and venous patency at birth.
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