Journal article
Effects of Free Radicals on Coronary Artery
Abstract
Coronary arteries supply blood to the heart and hence the control of coronary tone is pivotal to human survival. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) in specified amounts play an important role in normal metabolic and signalling processes. However, excess ROS can cause severe cardiovascular damage. For example, NO is produced by endothelium as a signal for relaxation. However, in an inflammatory response, NO from endothelium or macrophages can combine …
Authors
Walia M; Kwan C-Y; Grover AK
Journal
Medical Principles and Practice, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 1–9
Publisher
Karger Publishers
Publication Date
2003
DOI
10.1159/000068159
ISSN
1011-7571