Nanomechanics of the endothelial glycocalyx contribute to Na+-induced vascular inflammation
Nanomechanics of the endothelial glycocalyx contribute to Na+-induced vascular inflammation
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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High dietary salt (NaCl) is a known risk factor for cardiovascular pathologies and inflammation. High plasma Na
+
concentrations (high Na
+
) have been shown to stiffen the endothelial cortex and decrease nitric oxide (NO) release, a hallmark of endothelial dysfunction. Here we report that chronic high Na
+
damages the endothelial...
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Nanomechanics of the endothelial glycocalyx contribute to Na+-induced vascular inflammation
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_5390251
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_5390251
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2045-2322
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2045-2322
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10.1038/srep46476
