Conclusion
This gives support to the hypothesis ofKapanci et al. [12], suggesting a direct action of hypoxia on contractile interstitial cells in pulmonary alveolar septa without release of any mediators.
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Ruff, F., Dequirot, A., Santais, M.C. et al. Role of histamine in the hypoxic pulmonary artery vasoconstriction. Agents and Actions 7, 121–122 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01964908
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