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Mechanisms for the role of tetrahydrobiopterin in endothelial ...

BH4. C. The Authors Journal compilation C. 2007 Biochemical Society. Page 3. Mechanisms for the role of tetrahydrobiopterin in endothelial function and vascular ...

BH4 represents a potential therapeutic target for preserving eNOS function in vascular disease by increasing vascular BH4 levels by pharmacological ...

Mechanisms for the role of tetrahydrobiopterin in endothelial ...

BH4 bioavailability is determined by a balance of enzymatic de novo synthesis and recycling, versus oxidative degradation in dysfunctional endothelium.

Mechanisms for the role of tetrahydrobiopterin in endothelial ...

When BH4 levels are adequate, eNOS produces NO; when BH4 levels are limiting, eNOS becomes enzymatically uncoupled and generates superoxide, contributing to ...

Vascular endothelial dysfunction: does tetrahydrobiopterin play a role?

Recent findings suggest that accelerated catabolism of tetrahydrobiopterin in arteries exposed to oxidative stress may contribute to pathogenesis of endothelial ...

Endothelial Cell Tetrahydrobiopterin - AHA Journals

1 Better understanding of the mechanisms linking laminar shear stress to endothelial cell homeostasis would improve our knowledge of the ...

Vascular endothelial dysfunction: does tetrahydrobiopterin play a role?

The ex- act redox mechanism by which tetrahydrobiopterin participates in the biosynthesis of nitric oxide is still not understood (11). However, accumulated ...

Tetrahydrobiopterin

Schmidt TS, Alp NJ: Mechanisms for the role of tetrahydro- biopterin in endothelial function and vascular disease. Clin. Sci (Lond) 2007, 113:47–63. A good ...

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Abstract · Endothelial Function and Inflammation in Cardiovascular Disease · Reactive Oxygen Species and Endothelial Dysfunction in Cardiovascular ...

Tetrahydrobiopterin and endothelial nitric oxide synthase activity

mechanism underlying endothelial dysfunction and oxida- synthase (NOS) through a five electron oxidation. Three tive vascular injury described in a number ...

The regulation of vascular tetrahydrobiopterin bioavailability

Figure 2: Potential mechanisms to enhance BH4 levels to treat endothelial dysfunction. ... role for endothelial tetrahydrobiopterin in pulmonary hypertension.

Tetrahydrobiopterin: Mediator of Endothelial Protection

molecular mechanisms responsible for the loss of endothelial NO ... hydrolase I restores vascular tetrahydrobiopterin level and endothelial function in.

The Critical Role of Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) Metabolism in ...

When endothelial cells are stimulated via angiotensin II, DHFR expression is down-regulated, BH4 level is decreased, and NOS uncoupling is increased, which is ...

Improvement of impaired endothelial function by tetrahydrobiopterin ...

Although the mechanisms underlying endothelial dysfunction are multifactorial, several lines of evidence strongly suggest that the essential eNOS cofactor ...

Uncoupling Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Is Ameliorated by ...

Mechanisms for the role of tetrahydrobiopterin in endothelial function and vascular disease. Clin Sci (Lond) 2007;113:47–63. 13. Crabtree MJ, Smith CL, Lam G ...

Mechanisms of aging-induced impairment of endothelium ...

Mechanisms of aging-induced impairment of endothelium- dependent relaxation: role of tetrahydrobiopterin. Am J Physiol Heart. Circ Physiol 287: ...

Tetrahydrobiopterin Administration Augments Exercise ... - Frontiers

Mechanisms for the role of tetrahydrobiopterin in endothelial function and vascular disease. Clin Sci. (2007) 113:47–. 63. doi: 10.1042/ ...

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mechanisms linking BH4 availability with endothelial func- ... Tetrahydrobiopterin improves endothelial function in patients with coronary artery disease.

Mechanisms and consequences of endothelial nitric oxide synthase ...

eNOS produces nitric oxide (NO) to mediate vasorelaxation and preservation of vascular function. Tetrahydrobiopterin (H4B) is the key cofactor responsible for ...

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