Effect of vitamin D on aortic remodeling in streptozotocin-induced diabetes

Effect of vitamin D on aortic remodeling in streptozotocin-induced diabetes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diabetes mellitus is associated with micro- and macrovascular complications and increased cardiovascular risk. Elevated levels of serum asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) may be responsible for endothelial dysfunction associated with...

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Main Authors: Salum Erik, Kampus Priit, Zilmer Mihkel, Eha Jaan, Butlin Mark, Avolio Alberto P, Põdramägi Taavi, Arend Andres, Aunapuu Marina, Kals Jaak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
Streptozotocin
Aortic stiffness
Pulse wave velocity
Elastin
Asymmetric dimethylarginine
Vitamin D
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/58

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