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VEGF Upregulation Slows Age-Related Capillary Density Loss, Extending Health and Life Span in Mice
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VEGF Upregulation Slows Age-Related Capillary Density Loss, Extending Health and Life Span in Mice

The aging of the vasculature has detrimental effects on organs throughout the body. The most structurally apparent issue is that of atherosclerosis, the buildup of fatty deposits that narrow and weaken blood vessels. This ultimately leads to heart failure, stroke, heart attack, and death. A close second is the stiffening of blood vessels, due to a variety of processes such as cross-linking to reduce elasticity in...