Neointima typically refers to scar tissue that forms within tubular anatomical structures such as blood vessels, as the intima is the innermost lining of these structures. Neointima can form as a result of vascular surgery such as angioplasty or stent placement.[1] Formation of neointima occurs due to proliferation of smooth muscle cells[2] as well as macrophages. [1]
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- ^ Hoglund, Virginia J.; Dong, Xiu Rong; Majesky, Mark W. (October 2010). "Neointima Formation: A Local Affair". Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 30 (10): 1877–1879. doi:10.1161/ATVBAHA.110.211433. ISSN 1079-5642. PMC 3049730.