Free radicals such as superoxide and nitric oxide (NO) play a key role in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis. Mechanical forces such as pulsatile stretch may be involved in free radical production. We studied superoxide production by pulsatile stretch in human endothelial cells.
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Free radicals such as superoxide and nitric oxide (NO) play a key role in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis. Mechanical forces such as pulsatile stretch may be involved in free radical production. We studied superoxide production by pulsatile stretch in human endothelial cells.
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