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...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-04-01
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| Series: | Artery Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125929730/view |