Abstract 11236: Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Enhances Profibrotic Activities Through Modulation of Calcium Homeostasis in Human Atrial Fibroblasts

Background/Aims: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a pivotal activator of angiogenesis and calcium (Ca2+) signaling in endothelial cells, was shown to increase collagen production in atria...