Telomerase reverse transcriptase protects against angiotensin II-induced microvascular endothelial dysfunction

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A rise in reactive oxygen species (ROS) may contribute to cardiovascular disease by reducing nitric oxide (NO) levels, leading to loss of NO’s vasodilator and anti-inflammatory effects. Although primarily studied in larger conduit arteries, excess ROS release and a corresponding loss of NO also occur in smaller resistance arteries of the microcirculation, but the underlying mechanisms and therapeutic targets have...

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