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From: Docosahexaenoic acid regulates vascular endothelial cell function and prevents cardiovascular disease

Fig. 3

Regulation of relaxation and contraction of smooth muscle cells by vasoactive compounds. Vasoconstriction and vasorelaxation of vascular endothelial cells are controlled by vasoactive molecules such as NO, PGI2, and EDHF that act as vasorelaxants, or vasoconstrictors, which include AII, ET-1, TXA2 and superoxide anion. Abbreviations: AII, angiotensin II; ET-1, endothelin; EDHF, endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor. NO, nitric oxide; PGI2, prostaglandin F2; TXA2, thromboxane A2. Abbreviations: AII, angiotensin II; ET-1, endothelin; EDHF, endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor. NO, nitric oxide; PGI2, prostaglandin F2; TXA2, thromboxane A2

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Lipids in Health and Disease

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