Vascular endothelium in human physiology and pathophysiology / edited by Patrick J.T. Vallance and David J. Webb.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Webb, David J. (David John), 1953-

Vallance, P. (Patrick), 1960-

Series:

Endothelial cell research series ; v. 7.

Endothelial cell research series ; v. 7

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Vascular endothelium.

Vascular endothelium--Pathophysiology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (302 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Australia : Harwood Academic, c2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Endothelial dysfunction is now regarded as an early marker of vascular disease and therefore an important target for therapeutic intervention and discovery of novel treatments. Ideal for both basic and clinical scientists, whether in industry or academia, and physicians, Vascular Endothelium in Human Physiology and Pathophysiology provides an up-to-date review of the vascular functions of the endothelium and its role in key areas of cardiovascular disease. It focuses on evidence from studies in humans.

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Contents; Foreword; Contributors; Acknowledgements; Endothelial Nitric Oxide; The Endothelin System: Physiology; Cyclooxygenase-dependent Endothelium-derived Contracting Factors; Endothelium-derived Hyperpolarizing Factor; Regulation of Blood Cell Function by Endothelial Cells; Endothelial Dysfunction and Hypertension; Endothelial Control of Vascular Tone in Chronic Heart Failure; Hypercholesterolemia, Atherosclerosis, and the NO Synthase Pathway; Endothelial Function in Diabetes Mellitus; Flow-mediated Dilatation and Cardiovascular Risk

Endothelial Mediators and Renal DiseaseInfection and Vascular Inflammation; The Endothelium in Human Pregnancy; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-429-15292-2

1-4822-8356-5

0-203-30495-0

1-280-07349-7

9786610073498

9780429152924

OCLC:

475892168