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Nox4 genetic inhibition in experimental hypertension and metabolic syndrome.
Archives of cardiovascular diseases - 1 Jan 2018
Bouabout Ghina, Ayme-Dietrich Estelle, Jacob Hugues, Champy Marie-France, Birling Marie-Christine, Pavlovic Guillaume, Madeira Lola, Fertak Lahcen El, Petit-Demoulière Benoit, Sorg Tania, Herault Yann, Mudgett John, Monassier Laurent
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BACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome is a combination of symptoms including obesity, dyslipidaemia, glucose intolerance and hypertension. Oxidative stress appears to be a pathophysiological factor that links these signs and encourages progression towards heart failure and diabetes. Nox4 is a hydrogen peroxide nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase isoform - found in various cardiovascular cells and...
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