Prostacyclin: An inflammatory paradox.

Prostacyclin: An inflammatory paradox.

Prostacyclin (PGI2) is a member of the prostaglandin family of bioactive lipids. Its best-characterized role is in the cardiovascular system, where it is released by vascular endothelial cells, serving as a potent vasodilator and inhibitor of platelet aggregation. In recent years, prostacyclin (PGI...

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Main Authors: Jeremiah eStitham, Charles eMidgett, Kathleen eMartin, John eHwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2011-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
Atherosclerosis
Inflammation
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Prostacyclin
pulmonary hypertension
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphar.2011.00024/full

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