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Basal neutrophil function in human aging: Implications in endothelial cell adhesion
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2016)
Much attention has been drawn to the pro-inflammatory condition that accompanies aging. This study compared parameters from non-stimulated neutrophils, obtained from young (18-30 years old [y.o.]) and elderly (65-80 y.o.) ...
Endothelial function in normotensive and high-normal hypertensive subjects
(Nature Publishing Group, 2007-06-01)
To evaluate the impact of a mild increment in blood pressure level on endothelial function, we evaluated 61 healthy volunteers (24 women, 37 men, and aged 35-50 years). All subjects underwent a blood chemistry panel to ...
Effects of simvastatin/ezetimibe on microparticles, endothelial progenitor cells and platelet aggregation in subjects with coronary heart disease under antiplatelet therapy
(Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica, 2014-05-02)
It is not known whether the addition of ezetimibe to statins adds cardiovascular protection beyond the expected changes in lipid levels. Subjects with coronary heart disease were treated with four consecutive 1-week courses ...
Inhibition of phosphodiesterase 5 restores endothelial function in renovascular hypertension
(Biomed Central Ltd, 2014-09-16)
Background: the clipping of an artery supplying one of the two kidneys (2K1C) activates the renin-angiotensin (Ang) system (RAS), resulting in hypertension and endothelial dysfunction. Recently, we demonstrated the intrarenal ...
Imbalance between endothelial progenitors cells and microparticles in HIV-infected patients naive for antiretroviral therapy
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011-08-24)
Background: Cardiovascular events have been reported among HIV-infected patients following antiretroviral therapy. However, the role of HIV itself in determining vascular damage is less described. Chronic inflammatory state ...
Use of specular microscopy to determine corneal endothelial cell morphology and morphometry in enucleated cat eyes
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2010-07-01)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of age on endothelial morphology and morphometry in cats. The corneal endothelium was studied using a contact specular microscope. A total of 18 cats (Felis catus ...
Corneal endothelial cell morphology of normal dogs in different ages
(Blackwell Publishing, 2006-03-01)
Endothelial cell function is essential to maintain corneal transparency, but unfortunately the regenerative capacity of the endothelium is limited. There are only a few reports describing the effect of age on morphologic ...
Corneal endothelial cell morphology of normal dogs in different ages
(Blackwell Publishing, 2006-03-01)
Endothelial cell function is essential to maintain corneal transparency, but unfortunately the regenerative capacity of the endothelium is limited. There are only a few reports describing the effect of age on morphologic ...
Micronutrient prenatal supplementation prevents the development of hypertension and vascular endothelial damage induced by intrauterine malnutrition
(Elsevier B.V., 2009-08-12)
Aims: the premise that intrauterine malnutrition plays an important role in the development of cardiovascular and renal diseases implies that these disorders can be programmed during fetal life. Here, we analyzed the ...