News tagged with endothelial dysfunction

Young rats given polyphenols show less endothelial function deterioration with aging

The endothelium is the inner lining of our blood vessels and normal functions of endothelial cells include enabling coagulation, platelet adhesion and immune function. Endothelial dysfunction is associated with reduced anticoagulant ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Jan 31, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Laser surgery does not appear to have long-term effects on corneal cells

Laser eye surgery to correct vision problems does not appear to be associated with lasting changes to cells lining the inside of the cornea at nine years after the procedure, according to a report in the November issue of ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Nov 09, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Farnesoid X receptor regulates cystathionase

The expression and activity of Cystathionase is reduced in rodent models of liver injury, leading to hyper-homocysteinemia and impaired generation of hydrogen sulphide, two factors that contribute to endothelial dysfunction ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

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Vitamin D levels linked with health of blood vessels

A lack of vitamin D, even in generally healthy people, is linked with stiffer arteries and an inability of blood vessels to relax, research from the Emory/Georgia Tech Predictive Health Institute has found.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 03, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (6) | comments 3

Researchers identify molecule that increases blood flow in vascular disease

Circulating through the bloodstream of every human being is a rare and powerful type of cell, one that can actually create new blood vessels to bypass blockages that cause heart attacks and peripheral artery ...

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created Mar 10, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers find blood-brain barrier damaged by disease

A study into the effects of Sanfilippo Syndrome type B (MPS III B) has found that the barrier responsible for protecting the brain from the entry of harmful blood-borne substances is structurally and functionally damaged ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

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Scientists identify new marker for heart disease

A new study from the Libin Cardiovascular Institute at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Medicine is shedding light on an underlying cause of heart disease.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Feb 22, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study reinforces link between obesity, high-fat meals and heart disease

The effect of a high-fat meal on blood vessel walls can vary among individuals depending on factors such as their waist size and triglyceride levels, suggests new research at UC Davis.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Feb 17, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 9

Enzyme inhibition or removal may prevent or treat ischemic retinopathy

The inhibition or removal of an enzyme may prevent or treat ischemic retinopathy by stalling growth of unwanted vessels in the retina, Medical College of Georgia researchers say.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jan 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

New findings may help explain some major clinical symptoms of preeclampsia

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine researchers have found that a significant increase of an enzyme in the blood vessels of pregnant women with preeclampsia may explain some of the symptoms associated with ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jan 04, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Blood vessel dysfunction linked to heart disease also impacts Alzheimer's

A dysfunction in the lining of blood vessels that is linked to cardiovascular illness also appears to play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in Circulation Research: Journal of ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Dec 02, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Even modest weight gain can harm blood vessels, study

Mayo Clinic researchers found that healthy young people who put on as little as 9 pounds of fat, specifically in the abdomen, are at risk for developing endothelial cell dysfunction. Endothelial cells line the blood vessels ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 18, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers find new proteins that regulate blood pressure, flow

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have identified key players in a little-known biochemical pathway that appears to regulate blood pressure. The findings, reported in the early online version ...

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created Jul 07, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast


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