Cadmium exposure activates NADPH oxidase, renin–angiotensin system and cyclooxygenase 2 pathways in arteries, inducing hypertension and vascular damage
José Eudes Gomes Pinheiro Júnior, Paola Zambelli Moraes, Marina Diaz Rodriguez, Maylla Ronacher Simões, Francielli Weber Santos Cibin, Simone Pinton, Fernando Barbosa, Franck Maciel Peçanha, Dalton Valentim Vassallo, Marta Miguel, Giulia Alessandra Wiggers
Topics & Concepts
ApocyninInternal medicineEndocrinologyEndothelial dysfunctionAngiotensin IINADPH oxidaseChemistryAngiotensin II receptor type 1Mesenteric arteriesCyclooxygenaseRenin–angiotensin systemNOX1Oxidative stressBlood pressureMedicineArteryBiochemistryEnzymeHeavy Metal Exposure and ToxicityAir Quality and Health ImpactsMercury impact and mitigation studies