Role of chymase in cigarette smoke-induced pulmonary artery remodeling and pulmonary hypertension in hamsters
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cigarette smoking is an important risk factor for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Chymase has been shown to function in the enzymatic production of angiotensin II (AngII) and the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-03-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/36 |