Acute lead-induced vasoconstriction in the vascular beds of isolated perfused rat tails is endothelium-dependent
Chronic lead exposure induces hypertension in humans and animals, affecting endothelial function. However, studies concerning acute cardiovascular effects are lacking. We investigated the effects of acute administration of a high concentration of lead acetate (100 µΜ) on the pressor respons...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica
2010-05-01
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| Series: | Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2010000500011 |