Induction of Apoptosis by Hypertension Via Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress
Background/Aims: Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is one of the intrinsic apoptosis pathways, and cardiac apoptosis can occur in cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension. However, the mechanisms by which ER stress leads to apoptosis remain enigmatic, particularly in the progression from cardia...
Main Authors: | , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Karger Publishers
2015-02-01
|
Series: | Kidney & Blood Pressure Research |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/368481 |