H2S as a Physiologic Vasorelaxant: Hypertension in Mice with Deletion of Cystathionine γ-Lyase

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Summary

It is shown that H2S is physiologically generated by cystathionine γ-lyase (CSE) and that genetic deletion of this enzyme in mice markedly reduces H 2S levels in the serum, heart, aorta, and other tissues.

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2008-10-24
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Cystathionine beta synthase, Cystathionine gamma-lyase, Nitric oxide, Hydrogen sulfide, Vasodilation

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