Induction of Haemeoxygenase-1 Improves FFA-Induced Endothelial Dysfunction in Rat Aorta

Background: The induction of haemeoxygenase-1 (HO-1) exerts beneficial effects in the setting of endothelial dysfunction in obesity. High free fatty acid (FFA) levels are a common feature of obesity and are the primary cause of endothelial dysfunction. The objective of our study was to explore the e...

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Main Authors: Fang Han, Zongguang Hui, Shuxian Zhang, Ningning Hou, Yali Wang, Xiaodong Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2015-02-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/373946