Alterations in vasomotor systems and mechanics of resistance-sized mesenteric arteries from SHR and WKY male rats following <it>in vivo </it>testosterone manipulation

Alterations in vasomotor systems and mechanics of resistance-sized mesenteric arteries from SHR and WKY male rats following <it>in vivo </it>testosterone manipulation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Testosterone (T) and the sympathetic nervous system each contribute to the pathology of hypertension. Altered blood vessel reactivity is also associated with the pathology of high blood pressure. The purpose of this study was to exam...

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Main Authors: Toot Jonathan D, Reho John J, Ramirez Rolando J, Novak Jacqueline, Ely Daniel L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
Subjects:
testosterone
norepinephrine
blood vessel
myogenic
Online Access:http://www.bsd-journal.com/content/3/1/1

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