The Role of Endothelial Dysfunction in the Pathogenesis of Vascular Complications of Diabetes Mellitus - A High Priority Area of Investigation
Endothelium, the inner layer of the vasculature, represents the interface between blood and organ systems and it is active in the process of contraction and relaxation of vascular smooth muscle and in functions like secretion of vasoactive substances. Endothelial dysfunction is an important cause of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2015-03-01
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| Series: | Romanian Journal of Diabetes Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/rjdnmd-2015-0008 |