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. 2009 Jun;11(6):1415–1452. doi: 10.1089/ars.2008.2280

FIG. 5.

FIG. 5.

Schematic view of PPARγ activation in vascular tone regulation. PPARγ ligands decrease ET-1 and AT-1R expression and increase AT-2R expression. PPARγ ligands stimulate NO release, and NO can activate endothelial cell PPARγ through MAPK. TZDs can also decrease oxidative and nitrative stress.