Acute effects of cigarette smoke on Endothelial Nitric Oxide synthase, vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 and aortic intima media thickness [version 4; peer review: 2 approved]
Background. Cigarette smoking could induce endothelial dysfunction and the increase of circulating markers of inflammation by activation of monocytes. This can lead to increased intima media thickness (IMT) of entire blood vessels and result in acceleration of the atherosclerosis process. However, t...
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F1000 Research Ltd
2023-10-01
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Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/10-396/v4 |