Open AccessEvidence That Niacin Inhibits Acute Vascular Inflammation and Improves Endothelial Dysfunction Independent of Changes in Plasma Lipids
Author(s) -
Ben J. Wu,
Ling Yan,
Francesca Charlton,
Paul K. Witting,
Philip J. Barter,
KerryAnne Rye
Publication year - 2010
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.109.201129
Subject(s) - inflammation , niacin , endothelial dysfunction , medicine , endothelium , endocrinology , pharmacology
To determine if niacin can confer cardiovascular benefit by inhibiting vascular inflammation and improving endothelial function independent of changes in plasma lipid and lipoprotein levels.
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