Arterial Vimentin Is a Transglutaminase Substrate: A Link between Vasomotor Activity and Remodeling?

摘要

Background/AimsThe transglutaminases (TG2 and factor XIIIa) may contribute to the stability of arteries by cross-linking a variety of substrates, including extracellular matrix proteins and protease inhibitors. The preferred substrates have never been determined, however.