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Mild hypoxia impairs alveolarization in the endothelial nitric oxide synthase-deficient mouse.
American journal of physiology. Lung cellular and molecular physiology - 1 Jun 2003
Balasubramaniam Vivek, Tang Jen-Ruey, Maxey Anne, Plopper Charles G, Abman Steven H
Abstract excerpt
In addition to its vasodilator properties, nitric oxide (NO) promotes angiogenesis in the systemic circulation and tumors. However, the role of NO in promoting normal lung vascular growth and its impact on alveolarization during development or in response to perinatal stress is unknown. We hypothesized that NO modulates lung vascular and alveolar growth and that decreased NO production impairs distal lung growth...
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