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Protective effects of pravastatin on the embryonic cardiovascular system during hypoxic development
23 Oct 2020
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Abstract The use of statins in complicated pregnancy is being considered, as they protect endothelial function in the mother and placenta. However, whether statins affect cardiovascular function in the fetus is completely unknown. Here, we have determined the effects of pravastatin and underlying mechanisms on the cardiovascular system of the hypoxic chicken embryo, a model system that permits the direct effects...
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