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Low-Level Lead Exposure Increases Systolic Arterial Pressure and Endothelium-Derived Vasodilator Factors in Rat Aortas

Chronic lead exposure induces hypertension and alters endothelial function. However, treatment with low lead concentrations was not yet explored. We analyzed the effects of 7 day exposure to low lead concentrations on endothelium-dependent responses. Wistar rats were treated with lead (1st dose 4 µg...

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Autores principales: Fiorim, Jonaina, Ribeiro Júnior, Rogério F., Silveira, Edna A., Padilha, Alessandra S., Vescovi, Marcos Vinícius A., de Jesus, Honério C., Stefanon, Ivanita, Salaices, Mercedes, Vassallo, Dalton V.
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2011
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3045404/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21364929
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0017117