Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) and endothelial dysfunction: implications for atherogenesis

Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) and endothelial dysfunction: implications for atherogenesis

Atherosclerotic coronary heart disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in industrialized countries, and endothelial dysfunction is considered a precursor phenomenon. The nitric oxide produced by the endothelium under the action of endothelial nitric oxide synthase has important antia...

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Main Authors: Maurício Batista Paes Landim, Antônio Casella Filho, Antônio Carlos Palandri Chagas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2009-05-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Coronary heart disease
Atherogenesis
Endothelium
Nitric oxide
Asymmetric dimethylarginine
Cardiovascular risk
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