Effects of estrogen on the vascular system

Effects of estrogen on the vascular system

The cardiovascular protective actions of estrogen are partially mediated by a direct effect on the vessel wall. Estrogen is active both on vascular smooth muscle and endothelial cells where functionally competent estrogen receptors have been identified. Estrogen administration promotes vasodilation...

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Main Authors: R.C. Tostes, D. Nigro, Z.B. Fortes, M.H.C. Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2003-09-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Sex hormones
Estrogen
Vascular smooth muscle
Endothelium nitric oxide
Endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor
Angiotensin
Endothelin-1
Calcium channels
Potassium channels
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