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basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Earlier work seems to suggest that overexpression of uncoupling protein 1 would be anti-inflammatory. However, new findings show that expression of uncoupling protein 1 in aortic smooth muscle cells of mice increases reactive oxygen species, activates the renin-angiotensin system, elevates blood pressure, and worsens atherosclerosis.
Medical subject headings
- Carrier Proteins
- Membrane Proteins
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular