Reduced inotropic heart response in selenium-deficient mice relates with inducible nitric oxide synthase.

Authors :: Gomez, Ricardo M.
Levander, Orville A.
Sterin-Borda, Leonor
Source :: American Journal of Physiology: Heart & Circulatory Physiology. Feb2003, Vol. 284 Issue 2, pH442. 7p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram, 6 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Discusses results of a study demonstrating the response of inotropic hearts in selenium-deficient mice. Reduced beta-adrenoreceptor-inotropic cardiac response to isoproterenol or norepinephrine; Increased expression and activity of nitric oxide synthase in mice fed diets with adequate selenium.

Subjects :: *SELENIUM deficiency diseases in animals
*SELENIUM in animal nutrition
*LABORATORY rats

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