Inhibition of SOC/Ca<sup>2+</sup>/NFAT pathway is involved in the anti-proliferative effect of sildenafil on pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Sildenafil, a potent phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, has been proposed as a treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The mechanism of its anti-proliferative effect on pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMC...
Main Authors: | Liu Jie, Zhao Lan, Li Ji-Feng, Wang Cong, Wan Jun, Wang Yue, Wang Jun, Wang Chen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-12-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/123 |
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