The characteristics of vascular endothelial injuries induced by extreme environmental factors.
- Author:
Wei LIU
;
Jia-Ying LIU
;
Zhao-Yun YIN
;
Chao-Liang LONG
;
Hai WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Endothelium, Vascular;
physiopathology;
Environment;
Humans;
Hypoxia;
physiopathology;
Temperature;
Vascular System Injuries
- From:
Chinese Journal of Applied Physiology
2013;29(6):494-500
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Vascular endothelium plays an important role in regulating vascular homeostasis. Over the past years, it has become clear that endothelial dysfunction is a key event of pathophysiological changes in the initiation and progression of injuries induced by extreme environmental factors. The present review summarizes current understanding of vascular endothelial dysfunction induced by hypoxia, cold and heat, and provides the information for prevention and treatment of environmental exposure injuries.
