Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology
Volume 42, Issue 2 , Pages 280-282 , February 2007

eNOS phosphorylation: A pivotal molecular switch in vasodilation and cardioprotection?

  • Rakesh C. Kukreja

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Eric Lipman Chair of Cardiology, Division of Cardiology, Box 980281, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1101 East Mashall Street, Room 7-046, Richmond, VA 23298, USA. Tel.: +1 804 828 0389; fax: +1 804 828 8700.
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  • Lei Xi

Received 22 October 2006 ,Accepted 23 October 2006.

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PII: S0022-2828(06)00975-8

doi: 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2006.10.011

Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology
Volume 42, Issue 2 , Pages 280-282 , February 2007

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