Tetrahydrobiopterin Supplementation Improves Endothelial Function But Does Not Alter Aortic Stiffness in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Mäki-Petäjä, Kaisa M

Tetrahydrobiopterin Supplementation Improves Endothelial Function But Does Not Alter Aortic Stiffness in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis. [electronic resource] - Journal of the American Heart Association Feb 2016

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

2047-9980

10.1161/JAHA.115.002762 doi


Administration, Oral
Adult
Aged
Arthritis, Rheumatoid--diagnosis
Biomarkers--blood
Biopterins--administration & dosage
Cardiovascular Agents--administration & dosage
Cross-Over Studies
Dietary Supplements--adverse effects
Double-Blind Method
Drug Administration Schedule
Endothelium, Vascular--drug effects
England
Female
Humans
Inflammation Mediators--blood
Male
Middle Aged
Nitric Oxide Synthase Type III--metabolism
Pilot Projects
Pulse Wave Analysis
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Vascular Diseases--diagnosis
Vascular Stiffness--drug effects
Vasodilation--drug effects
Young Adult