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. 2024 Jul 26;120(14):1768–1779. doi: 10.1093/cvr/cvae157

Graphical Abstract.

Graphical Abstract

Inhibition of endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition in a large animal arteriovenous fistula (AVF) model mimicking a human haemodialysis fistula by SMAD3 knockdown with lentiviral gene therapy led to reduced neointimal hyperplasia, increased endothelialization, increased AVF diameter, and potentially to improved AVF patency.