The present study shows how the fracture properties and surface morphology of diamond-like
carbon (DLC) coatings affect their wear properties. Nine types of DLC coatings with …

The pharmacological properties of YM-254890,a specific Gα q/11 inhibitor, on acute thrombosis
and chronic neointima formation after vascular injury have been investigated. FeCl 3 …

The protective effect of YM-254890, a specific Gα q/11 inhibitor, on laurate-induced peripheral
arterial disease in rats was compared with those of prostaglandin E 1 (PGE 1 ), beraprost, …

The majority of women experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS), such as hot flashes and
night sweats, during the menopausal transition. Recent evidence strongly suggests a …

L‐type Ca2+ channels serve as a sensor of the SR Ca2+ for tuning the efficacy of Ca2+‐induced
Ca2+ release in rat ventricular myocytes - Takamatsu - 2003 - The Journal of …

Prostacyclin (PGI 2 ) generation of cultured human vascular endothelial cells (VEC) was
observed coincidentally with the increase of 45 Ca net influx. Ca ionophore A23187 enhanced …

Objectives We investigated the relaxant effect of stimulation of prostaglandin E 2 ( PGE 2 )
receptor subtype EP2 as well as the involvement of a cyclic AMP ( cAMP )‐dependent …

ROSTACYCLIN (PGIz) generation has been known to be regulated by several endogenous
mediators and various agents. It is well known that captopril is an inhibitor of angiotensin I-…

Muscarinic M 3 (M 3 ) receptors mediate a wide range of acetylcholine (ACh)-induced functions,
including visceral smooth-muscle contraction and glandular secretion. Positive allosteric …

Vascular endothelial cells have been known to possess not only a barrier function but also
other biologically important functions maintaining vascular homeostasis. Among these, the …