Endothelium: A Long Road from Mystery to Discovery

Marietta R. Eliseyeva, PhD, ScD

International Medical Research and Development Corporation

Published online: March 25, 2013.

Abstract: 

The article discusses the main issues of the endothelial function and dysfunction.

Keywords: 
endothelium, endothelial dysfunction
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