The endothelium: a gynecological and obstetric point of view

Authors
Verhaar, MC Rabelink, TJ
Citation
Mc. Verhaar et Tj. Rabelink, The endothelium: a gynecological and obstetric point of view, EUR J OB GY, 94(2), 2001, pp. 180-185
Citations number
109
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
ISSN journal
03012115 → ACNP
Volume
94
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
180 - 185
Database
ISI
SICI code
0301-2115(200102)94:2<180:TEAGAO>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
The endothelium, long considered merely an inert, semipermeable membrane be tween blood and the vessel wall, is now viewed as an important large and hi ghly active endocrine organ which is responsible for a number of vital phys iological functions. In this editorial we will discuss the important role o f the endothelium and endothelial (dys)function in health and disease, with particular focus on postmenopausal cardiovascular disease and preeclampsia . (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.