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The DDAH/ADMA pathway is a critical regulator of NO signalling in vascular homeostasis

Pages 149-150 | Received 23 Jul 2008, Accepted 19 Aug 2008, Published online: 01 Jul 2008

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Figure 1 Summary of the role of DDAH/ADMA in vascular function and homeostasis. Increased ADMA levels are associated with cardiovascular disorders, which are related to dysfunctional endothelial cell responses and may be reversed by modulating DDAH activity. ADMA inhibits NO production, resulting in activation of RhoA and stress fibres though inhibition of PKG activity and reduction of RhoA phosphorylation at Ser188. This pathway results in reduced endothelial cell motility and angiogenesis, which is reversed by DDAH activation.

Figure 1 Summary of the role of DDAH/ADMA in vascular function and homeostasis. Increased ADMA levels are associated with cardiovascular disorders, which are related to dysfunctional endothelial cell responses and may be reversed by modulating DDAH activity. ADMA inhibits NO production, resulting in activation of RhoA and stress fibres though inhibition of PKG activity and reduction of RhoA phosphorylation at Ser188. This pathway results in reduced endothelial cell motility and angiogenesis, which is reversed by DDAH activation.

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