Chronic Hypoxia-Induced Reprogramming of Smooth Muscle Cells: Insights into Transcription Factors, Cellular Stresses, and Therapeutic Implications
Background/Objectives: Chronic hypoxia promotes a shift in smooth muscle cells from a quiescent, contractile state to a highly proliferative phenotype, contributing to persistent vascular remodeling. This study examines primary human esophageal smooth muscle cells (HEsSMCs) exposed to hypoxia mimics, desferoxamine (DFO...