| Literature DB >> 18508506 |
Michel Feletou1, Eva H C Tang, Paul M Vanhoutte.
Abstract
The endothelium can elicit relaxations and contractions of the underlying smooth muscle cells. It does so by releasing vasodilator (EDRF) and vasoconstrictor (EDCF) mediators. Among the diffusible endothelial factors nitric oxide (NO) plays a key role, particularly in large blood vessels. This chapter briefly reviews the interactions between NO and the other vasomotor signals released by the endothelial cells.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18508506 DOI: 10.2741/3000
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Front Biosci ISSN: 1093-4715