The Endothelium: An Introduction to Current Research

Summarizes the rapid progress of the past ten years in endothelial research and provides an up-to-the-moment account of the most recent and revolutionary developments in this emerging field. Covers the latest discoveries concerning the endothelium's role in nitric oxide production and subsequent effects on blood pressure, blood flow and organ perfusion, in addition to exploring its influence on blood coagulation and inflammation. Various topics within the areas of physiology, pharmacology, atheroma and coagulation, interactions with the immune system and aspects of cell culture are discussed.