NADPH Oxidase Isoforms and Anti-hypertensive Effects of Atorvastatin Demonstrated in Two Animal Models

Beneficial effects of statins on cardiovascular diseases have been attributed to decreased generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). We tested the hypothesis that atorvastatin protects against the development of hypertension by reducing levels of NADPH oxidase–derived ROS in two hypertensive anim...

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Autores principales: Wenhao Cui, Kuniharu Matsuno, Kazumi Iwata, Masakazu Ibi, Masato Katsuyama, Tomoko Kakehi, Mika Sasaki, Kanako Ikami, Kai Zhu, Chihiro Yabe-Nishimura
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2009-01-01
Colección:Journal of Pharmacological Sciences
Acceso en línea:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861319310928