Bradykinin-Induced Dilation of Human Coronary Arterioles Requires NADPH Oxidase–Derived Reactive Oxygen Species
Author(s) -
Brandon T. Larsen,
Aaron H. Bubolz,
Suelhem A. Mendoza,
Kirkwood A. Pritchard,
David D. Gutterman
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
arteriosclerosis thrombosis and vascular biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.007
H-Index - 270
eISSN - 1524-4636
pISSN - 1079-5642
DOI - 10.1161/atvbaha.108.169367
Subject(s) - nadph oxidase , apocynin , superoxide , bradykinin , chemistry , nox1 , reactive oxygen species , nox4 , vasodilation , pharmacology , oxidase test , agonist , biochemistry , receptor , endocrinology , enzyme , biology
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is an endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor in human coronary arterioles (HCAs). H2O2 mediates bradykinin (BK)-induced vasodilation and reduces bioavailability of epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs); however, the cellular and enzymatic source of H2O2 is unknown.
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