Simulated temporary hypoxia triggers the release of CD31+/Annexin+ endothelial microparticles: A prospective pilot study in humans

Abstract

These experimental results show that temporary hypoxic conditions can trigger the release of CD31+/ Annexin+ EMP also in healthy volunteers. In our previous studies we have shown that apoptotic bodies can confer pro-survival signals to cardiomyocytes during myocardial ischemia. Based on the experimental results of this current study we believe that the release of CD31+/Annexin+ EMP during hypoxia might act as an endogenous survival signal.