Vitamin C Deficiency Reduces Muscarinic Receptor Coronary Artery Vasoconstriction and Plasma Tetrahydrobiopterin Concentration in Guinea Pigs
Vitamin C (vitC) deficiency is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, but its specific interplay with arteriolar function is unclear. This study investigates the effect of vitC deficiency in guinea pigs on plasma biopterin status and the vasomotor responses in coronary arteries expos...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-07-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/7/691 |