β-Endorphin Mediates the Development and Instability of Atherosclerotic Plaques
β-Endorphin, an endogenous opioid peptide, and its μ-opioid receptor are expressed in brain, liver, and peripheral tissues. β-Endorphin induces endothelial dysfunction and is related to insulin resistance. We clarified the effects of β-endorphin on atherosclerosis. We assessed the effects of β-endor...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Endocrinology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/4139093 |
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