Radiation-induced pulmonary endothelial dysfunction in rats: modification by an inhibitor of angiotensin converting enzyme.

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Summary

The ACE inhibitor Captopril ameliorates radiation-induced pulmonary endothelial dysfunction in rats sacrificed 2 months postirradiation, suggesting a novel application for this class of compounds as injury-modifying agents in irradiated lung.

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Published
1988-07-01
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Keywords

Captopril, Medicine, Prostacyclin, Angiotensin-converting enzyme, ACE inhibitor

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