endoteluafhængig
Endoteluafhængig refers to a physiological process that is mediated by the endothelium, the inner lining of blood vessels. This term is commonly used in the context of vasodilation, the widening of blood vessels. In this scenario, a substance released by the endothelium, most notably nitric oxide (NO), causes the smooth muscle cells in the vessel wall to relax, leading to vasodilation. This endotelial-derived relaxing factor (EDRF) mechanism is crucial for regulating blood pressure and blood flow.
The release of EDRF is triggered by various stimuli, including mechanical forces like shear stress from blood
Dysfunction of this endotelialafhængig vasodilation is implicated in various cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension and atherosclerosis. Impaired