Impaired acetylcholine-induced release of nitric oxide in the aorta of male aromatase-knockout mice: regulation of nitric oxide production by endogenous sex hormones in males.

Kimura, Masahiko

Impaired acetylcholine-induced release of nitric oxide in the aorta of male aromatase-knockout mice: regulation of nitric oxide production by endogenous sex hormones in males. [electronic resource] - Circulation research Dec 2003 - 1267-71 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

1524-4571

10.1161/01.RES.0000103172.98986.25 doi


Acetylcholine--pharmacology
Animals
Aorta--drug effects
Aromatase--genetics
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Enzyme Inhibitors--pharmacology
Estrogens--metabolism
Female
Genotype
In Vitro Techniques
Isoproterenol--pharmacology
Male
Mice
Mice, Knockout
Nitric Oxide--metabolism
Nitric Oxide Synthase--antagonists & inhibitors
Nitroarginine--pharmacology
Nitroprusside--pharmacology
Norepinephrine--pharmacology
Vasoconstriction--drug effects
Vasoconstrictor Agents--pharmacology
Vasodilator Agents--pharmacology