Studies on endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation.
Recent studies on endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation have been briefly reviewed and analyzed. This mechanism, which might involve the release of metabolite(s) termed "endothelium-derived relaxing factor(s)" (EDRF), could play a major role in the regulation of vascular tone.
D000818:Animals; D004727:Endothelium / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D009126:Muscle Relaxation; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000502:physiology; D009569:Nitric Oxide; D010740:Phospholipases / Q000502:physiology; D010972:Platelet Activating Factor / Q000096:biosynthesis; D014664:Vasodilation; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000502:physiology*
D010972:Platelet Activating Factor; D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D009569:Nitric Oxide; D010740:Phospholipases