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pulmonary circulation [′pu̇l·mə‚ner·ē ‚sər·kyə′lā·shən] (physiology) The circulation of blood through the lungs for the purpose of oxygenation and the release of carbon dioxide. Also known as lesser circulation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Because the soluble fraction of the particles may better penetrate the alveolar-capillary membrane and be in contact with the pulmonary vessels than the whole particles when inhaled, we determined whether the soluble fraction of UPs could activate ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK. The 5-HT2B receptor represents a novel target for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension, as it has been linked to both pulmonary vasoconstriction, as well as the smooth muscle hypertrophy found in pulmonary vessels during pulmonary hypertension of various types. Thus, vasoconstriction of pulmonary vessels associated with CAPs exposures may be the result of an effect at the level of the pulmonary vascular endothelial cells with an abnormal balance between releasing of endothelium-derived constricting factors and endothelium-derived relaxing factors. |
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