Heterogeneity of endothelial function within the circulation

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As our understanding of endothelial function continues to evolve, it has become increasingly clear that the peripheral vasculature exhibits striking regional and segmental heterogeneity in the influence of the endothelial cell layer on vascular tone. This heterogeneity encompasses not only the normal interactions between endothelium-derived factors and vascular smooth muscle, but also the way in which these...

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