Wu, Jiunn-Ren Activation of endothelial NO synthase by a xanthine derivative ameliorates hypoxia-induced apoptosis in endothelial progenitor cells. [electronic resource] - The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology Jun 2016 - 810-8 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article ISSN: 2042-7158 Standard No.: 10.1111/jphp.12555 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AnimalsApoptosis--drug effectsApoptosis Regulatory Proteins--metabolismAtorvastatin--pharmacologyCell HypoxiaCell Proliferation--drug effectsCells, CulturedCytoprotectionEndothelial Progenitor Cells--drug effectsEnzyme ActivationEnzyme Activators--pharmacologyNitric Oxide--metabolismNitric Oxide Synthase Type III--metabolismNitrites--metabolismOxidative Stress--drug effectsPhosphorylationPiperidines--pharmacologyRats, Sprague-DawleySignal Transduction--drug effectsSimvastatin--pharmacologyXanthines--pharmacology