Increased role of E prostanoid receptor-3 in prostacyclin-evoked contractile activity of spontaneously hypertensive rat mesenteric resistance arteries
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-09288-w
Abstract: This study aimed to determine whether E prostanoid receptor-3 (EP3) is involved in prostacyclin (PGI2)-evoked vasoconstrictor activity of resistance arteries and if so, how it changes under hypertensive conditions. Mesenteric resistance arteries from Wistar-Kyoto rats… read more here.
Keywords: mesenteric resistance; prostanoid receptor; activity; resistance arteries ... See more keywords
Cocoa shell extract supplementation in hypertensive rats induces outward hypertrophic remodelling in mesenteric resistance arteries, reducing fibrosis
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DOI: 10.1113/ep092528
Abstract: Hypertension is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and is difficult to control, putting the focus on foods and nutraceuticals. Cocoa has beneficial cardiovascular effects but generates large amounts of residues, such as cocoa… read more here.
Keywords: supplementation; hypertrophic remodelling; shell extract; outward hypertrophic ... See more keywords
Vasoactive properties of hepatokines using mesenteric resistance arteries in male Wistar rats
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DOI: 10.1152/physiol.2023.38.s1.5730256
Abstract: Hepatokines, defined as proteins or protein-like substances secreted mainly or exclusively by the liver in an endocrine or paracrine way, play an essential role in modulating the metabolic progress and pathological conditions of the body.… read more here.
Keywords: resistance arteries; physiology; male wistar; vehicle ... See more keywords
Vasorelaxant Effect of Trachelospermi caulis Extract on Rat Mesenteric Resistance Arteries
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27165300
Abstract: Background: Trachelospermi caulis (T. caulis) has been used as a traditional herbal medicine in Asian countries. Although it is well known that T. caulis has beneficial effects, no sufficient research data are available on the… read more here.
Keywords: caulis; resistance arteries; caulis extract; trachelospermi caulis ... See more keywords