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From: Notch signaling-modified mesenchymal stem cells improve tissue perfusion by induction of arteriogenesis in a rat hindlimb ischemia model

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Chronic hindlimb ischemia model. (A) Hindlimb ischemia model was created by extended removal of left femoral artery (FA). Proximally, FA immediately below iliac ligand (IL) was ligated. Distally, the most distal portion of saphenous artery (SA) and proximal caudal femoral artery (PCFA) was ligated. Ad, adductor muscle; PA, popliteal artery. (B) Natural course of ischemic limb tissue perfusion after ischemic induction. (C) Natural course of muscle atrophy after ischemic induction.

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