Matrix metalloproteinases contribute to endotoxin and interleukin-1beta induced vascular dysfunction. [electronic resource]
- British journal of pharmacology Sep 2006
- 31-42 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
0007-1188
10.1038/sj.bjp.0706823 doi
Animals Aorta, Thoracic Blotting, Western Collagenases--metabolism Endotoxemia--enzymology Endotoxins--blood Gelatinases--metabolism In Vitro Techniques Interleukin-1--toxicity Male Matrix Metalloproteinases--metabolism Muscle Contraction--drug effects Muscle Proteins--metabolism Muscle Tonus--drug effects Muscle, Smooth, Vascular--drug effects Nitrates--blood Nitrites--blood Phenylephrine--pharmacology Rats Rats, Sprague-Dawley Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1--metabolism Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases--metabolism Vascular Diseases--chemically induced Vasoconstrictor Agents--pharmacology Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-4