Ezetimibe Induces Vasodilation in Rat Mesenteric Resistance Arteries through Inhibition of Extracellular Ca<sup>2+</sup> Influx

Ezetimibe is a lipid-lowering agent that selectively inhibits cholesterol absorption by binding to the Niemann–Pick C1-like 1 (NPC1L1) protein. Although it is well known that administration of ezetimibe in hypercholesterolemia patients reduces the risk of cardiovascular events through attenuation of...

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Main Authors: Eun Yi Oh, Chae Eun Haam, Sooyeon Choi, Seonhee Byeon, Soo-Kyoung Choi, Young-Ho Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/18/13992