White blood cell count and endothelin-1 vasoconstrictor tone in middle-aged and older adults
Background: Higher white blood cell (WBC) count is associated with impaired endothelium-dependent vasodilation. However, the influence of higher WBC count on endothelin (ET)-1 vasoconstrictor activity is currently unknown. We tested the hypothesis that adults with elevated WBC count demonstrate enha...
Main Authors: | , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
BMC
2012-04-01
|
Series: | Artery Research |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125929730/view |