The influence of caveolin-1 and ageing on resistance artery structure and function
Ageing is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and involves changes in the function and structure of resistance arteries. Membrane invaginations called caveolae are involved in cell signalling regulation, and can influence the active and passive properties of resistance arteries. Changes i...
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University of Manchester
2009
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.514440 |