9. HMG-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR IMPROVES ENDOTHELIAL DYSFUNCTION IN SPONTANEOUS HYPERTENSIVE RATS VIA DOWN-REGULATION OF CAVEOLIN-1 AND ACTIVATION OF ENOS
Hypertension is associated with endothelial dysfunction and increased cardiovascular risk. Caveolin-1 regulates nitric oxide(NO) signaling by modulating endothelial nitric oxide synthase(eNOS). The purpose of this study was to examine whether HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor improves impaired endothelial...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2009-10-01
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Series: | Artery Research |
Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125925782/view |