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Factors that contribute to the development of endothelial dysfunction in patients with diabetes. Factors including reactive oxygen species, eNOS inactivation and uric acid contribute to a reduction in the levels of nitric oxide in the endothelium, which in turn leads to endothelial dysfunction. Abbreviation: eNOS, endothelial nitric oxide synthase.
