Xanthine Oxidase Inhibition Attenuates Endothelial Dysfunction Caused by Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia in Rats
Author(s) -
John M. Dopp,
Nathan R. Philippi,
Noah J. Marcus,
E. B. Olson,
Cynthia E. Bird,
John J. Moran,
Scott W. Mueller,
Barbara J. Morgan
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
respiration
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.264
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1423-0356
pISSN - 0025-7931
DOI - 10.1159/000329341
Subject(s) - xanthine oxidase , allopurinol , medicine , endocrinology , hypoxia (environmental) , vasodilation , intermittent hypoxia , xanthine oxidase inhibitor , xanthine , endothelium , chemistry , obstructive sleep apnea , oxygen , biochemistry , enzyme , organic chemistry
Xanthine oxidase is a major source of superoxide in the vascular endothelium. Previous work in humans demonstrated improved conduit artery function following xanthine oxidase inhibition in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
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