Effects of thrombin, PAR-1 activating peptide and a PAR-1 antagonist on umbilical artery resistance in vitro

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The non-thrombotic effects of thrombin in cardiovascular tissues, as mediated via the protease activated receptors (PARs), and particularly PAR-1, have been the focus of much recent research. The aims of this study were to evaluate t...

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Main Authors: Elliott John T, Friel Anne M, Ravikumar Nandini, O'Sullivan Crochan J, O'Loughlin Aonghus J, Morrison John J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-02-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/3/1/8