Effects of cigarette smoke on endothelial function of pulmonary arteries in the guinea pig
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cigarette smoking may contribute to pulmonary hypertension in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by altering the structure and function of pulmonary vessels at early disease stages. The objectives of this study were to evaluate th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-08-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/76 |