Sildenafil restores endothelial function in the apolipoprotein E knockout mouse

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory process of the arterial walls and is initiated by endothelial dysfunction accompanied by an imbalance in the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO). Sildenafil, a selectiv...

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Main Authors: Balarini Camille M, Leal Marcos A, Gomes Isabele B S, Pereira Thiago M C, Gava Agata L, Meyrelles Silvana S, Vasquez Elisardo C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/11/1/3