Effects of dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers on oxidized low-density lipoprotein induced proliferation and oxidative stress of vascular smooth muscle cells
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are more effective in reducing carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) than other classes of antihypertensive drugs due to their vascular effects. However, the mechanism remains to be eluc...
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BMC
2012-07-01
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Series: | BMC Research Notes |
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Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/5/168 |