Role of extracellular matrix in vascular remodeling of hypertension
AM Briones, SM Arribas, M Salaices - Current opinion in …, 2010 - journals.lww.com
AM Briones, SM Arribas, M Salaices
Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension, 2010•journals.lww.comIt is now evident that some of the currently used antihypertensive therapies can correct
vascular stiffness and fibrosis. A better understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying
alterations in extracellular matrix in hypertension will provide insights into novel therapies to
reduce arterial stiffness and will identify new roles of established antihypertensive drugs.
vascular stiffness and fibrosis. A better understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying
alterations in extracellular matrix in hypertension will provide insights into novel therapies to
reduce arterial stiffness and will identify new roles of established antihypertensive drugs.
Summary
It is now evident that some of the currently used antihypertensive therapies can correct vascular stiffness and fibrosis. A better understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying alterations in extracellular matrix in hypertension will provide insights into novel therapies to reduce arterial stiffness and will identify new roles of established antihypertensive drugs.
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