Mechanisms of calcitonin gene-related peptide-induced increases of pulmonary blood flow in fetal sheep

Fetal pulmonary blood flow is regulated by various vasoactive substances. One, calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), increases pulmonary blood flow.

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Published in:American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology 2000-10, Vol.48 (4), p.H1654-H1660
Main Authors: TAKAHASHI, Yasushi, DE VROOMEN, Maartje, ROMAN, Christine, HEYMANN, Michael A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air breathing
Biological and medical sciences
Blood vessels
Circulatory system
Fetuses
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Genes
Peptides
Respiratory system: anatomy, metabolism, gas exchange, ventilatory mechanics, respiratory hemodynamics
Sheep
Vertebrates: respiratory system
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Summary:Fetal pulmonary blood flow is regulated by various vasoactive substances. One, calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), increases pulmonary blood flow.
ISSN:0363-6135
1522-1539