Xu, Zhe-rong Dihydrotestosterone protects human vascular endothelial cells from H(2)O(2)-induced apoptosis through inhibition of caspase-3, caspase-9 and p38 MAPK. [electronic resource] - European journal of pharmacology Sep 2010 - 254-9 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article ISSN: 1879-0712 Standard No.: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2010.06.039 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: Androgens--pharmacologyApoptosis--drug effectsCaspase 3--metabolismCaspase 9--metabolismCaspases--metabolismCell LineCell Survival--drug effectsDihydrotestosterone--pharmacologyDown-Regulation--drug effectsEndothelium, Vascular--drug effectsHumansHydrogen Peroxide--toxicityMitochondria--drug effectsOsmolar ConcentrationOxidants--toxicityOxidative Stress--drug effectsPhosphorylation--drug effectsPlaque, Atherosclerotic--prevention & controlProtective Agents--pharmacologyp38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases--metabolism