Complex vasoactivity of liraglutide. Contribution of three gasotransmitters
Background: Incretine hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) causes dose-dependent relaxation of the thoracic aorta of rats and other arteries via nitric oxide (NO), cAMP and ATP-sensitive potassium channels, however, through a mechanism not thoroughly described. Hereby we aimed to determine the me...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2015-05-01
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Series: | Artery Research |
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Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125925198/view |