The endothelium can evoke relaxations of the underlying vascular smooth muscle, by
releasing vasodilator substances. The best‐characterized endothelium‐derived relaxing …

Hypertension (HTN) is one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide and is among the most
important risk factors for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications. It is currently …

Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of naturally occurring dietary
polyphenols in promoting cardiovascular health and emphasized the significant role these …

Endothelial dysfunction is characterized by a shift of the actions of the endothelium toward
reduced vasodilation, a proinflammatory state, and prothrombic properties. It is associated …

Systemic arterial hypertension is a highly prevalent cardiovascular risk factor that causes
significant morbidity and mortality, and is becoming an increasingly common health problem …

Endothelial cells synthesize and release various factors that regulate angiogenesis,
inflammatory responses, hemostasis, as well as vascular tone and permeability. Endothelial …

The endothelium, a monolayer of endothelial cells, constitutes the inner cellular lining of the
blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries) and the lymphatic system, and therefore is in …

Dysfunction of the vascular endothelium is a hallmark of most conditions that are associated
with atherosclerosis and is therefore held to be an early feature in atherogenesis. However …

Although several reviews on canine leishmaniasis have been published, none thoroughly
described clinicopathologic abnormalities and their clinical usefulness. The aim of this …

Aim The aim of this study was to estimate the serum ET-1 levels in clinically healthy subjects
and subjects with chronic periodontitis, before and after treatment, and correlate it with the …