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World J Cardiol. Sep 26, 2014; 6(9): 890-907
Published online Sep 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i9.890
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Figure 1 Hypothetical mechanisms by which the metabolic syndrome may lead to high blood pressure. NO: Nitric oxide; ET-1: Endothelin-1; SNS: Sympathetic nervous system; RAAS: Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system; CTRP1: Complement-C1q tumor necrosis factor-related protein 1; EKODE: Epoxy-keno derivative of linoleic acid; TPR: Total peripheral resistance; EDLF: Endogenous digoxin-like factor; [Cai2+]: Intracellular concentration of calcium; [Nai+]: Intracellular concentration of sodium.