Reduction of collagen biosynthesis in blood vessels and other tissues by reserpine and hypophysectomy
- 1 February 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
- Vol. 74 (2), 777-779
- https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.74.2.777
Abstract
Synthesis of collagen in the vasculature and other tissues of normotensive rats was markedly reduced by reserpine. Hypophysectomy produced similar effects. The effects of reserpine on collagen biosynthesis may be mediated through the hypothalamus.Keywords
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