Propofol protects against high glucose-induced endothelial adhesion molecules expression in human umbilical vein endothelial cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hyperglycemia could induce oxidative stress, activate transcription factor nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), up-regulate expression of endothelial adhesion molecules, and lead to endothelial injury. Studies have indicated that propofol...

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Main Authors: Zhu Minmin, Chen Jiawei, Jiang Hui, Miao Changhong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
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Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/12/1/13