A HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor Improved Regression of Atherosclerosis in the Rabbit Aorta without Affecting Serum Lipid Levels: Possible Relevance of Up-Regulation of Endothelial NO Synthase mRNA
- 7 June 1999
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
- Vol. 259 (2), 414-419
- https://doi.org/10.1006/bbrc.1999.0799
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- Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
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