Figure 2.
Role of S1P signaling in vascular tone. S1P1 & 3 receptors on endothelial cells mediate a vasodilator effect, whereas S1P2 & 3 on vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) mediate a vasoconstrictor effect.
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