Lipid-soluble smoke particles damage endothelial cells and reduce endothelium-dependent dilatation in rat and man
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cigarette smoking is a strong risk factor for vascular disease and known to cause dysfunction of the endothelium. However, the molecular mechanisms involved are still not fully understood.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p&g...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-01-01
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| Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/6/3 |