Endothelium-Derived Hyperpolarizing Factor (EDHF) Mediates Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) Vasodilation of Pregnant Rat Mesenteric Arteries

Endothelium-Derived Hyperpolarizing Factor (EDHF) Mediates Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) Vasodilation of Pregnant Rat Mesenteric Arteries

Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) exhibits a broad range of activities, including analgesic, antipyretic, and antiplatelet properties. Recent clinical studies also recommend aspirin prophylaxis in women with a high risk of pre-eclampsia, a major complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension....

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Main Authors: Helga Helgadóttir, Teresa Tropea, Sveinbjörn Gizurarson, Maurizio Mandalà
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
endothelial cells
smooth muscle cells
relaxation
pre-eclampsia
hypertension
calcium-activated potassium channels
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/18/10162

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