The endothelium and the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis

The endothelium lining the vascular wall is a critical mediator of normal vascular homeostasis, playing important roles in blood pressure regulation, blood flow, inflammation and haemostasis. Abnormalities of endothelial function are a characteristic feature of vascular disease states and precede th...

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Autor principal: Channon, K
Formato: Journal article
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: 2006