Is passive expiratory flow-volume curve an accurate method to measure the respiratory time constant in rabbits?
The end-inspiratory occlusion technique leads to a systemic bias in measurements of respiratory time constant, especially when the resistance of the respiratory system is elevated.
These findings suggest that LDL downregulation of LOX could contribute to the endothelial dysfunction caused by hypercholesterolemia, thus contributing to atherosclerotic plaque formation.