The Role of Uridine Adenosine Tetraphosphate in the Vascular System
The endothelium plays a pivotal role in vascular homeostasis, and endothelial dysfunction is a major feature of cardiovascular diseases, such as arterial hypertension, atherosclerosis, and diabetes. Recently, uridine adenosine tetraphosphate (Up4A) has been identified as a novel and potent endotheli...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Advances in Pharmacological Sciences |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/435132 |