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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Main Authors: Takayuki Matsumoto, Rita C. Tostes, R. Clinton Webb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Advances in Pharmacological Sciences
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/435132