Stem Cell-Like Human Endothelial Progenitors Show Enhanced Colony-Forming Capacity After Brief Sevoflurane Exposure: Preconditioning of Angiogenic Cells by Volatile Anesthetics

Abstract

Sevoflurane preconditioning promotes growth and proliferation of stem cell-like human endothelial progenitors. Hence, it may be used to promote perioperative vascular healing and to support cell replacement therapies.