Background: An advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs)–rich diet induces significant
increases in inflammatory and endothelial dysfunction markers in type 2 diabetes mellitus …

Background—Passive smoking is associated with early arterial damage in adults, but its
effect on endothelial function in children is unknown. Methods and Results—Serum cotinine …

The endothelium is a dynamic organ that plays a pivotal role in cardiovascular homeostasis.
Alteration in endothelial function precedes the development of atherosclerosis and …

In the past 35 years, a significant increase has occurred in sports participation by women. An
estimated 3 million girls and young women compete in American high school sports. Women …

The brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (PWV) is a quick test which adequately estimates
arterial stiffness. Because flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) of the brachial artery assesses an …

Flow-mediated dilation (FMD) has been established as a reliable noninvasive measurement
of endothelial function. The reproducibility of FMD under resting conditions has previously …

Nitric oxide (NO) produced from NO synthase (s)(NOS) is an important cell signaling
molecule in physiology and pathophysiology. It remains challenging, however, to measure …

Background Normal endothelial function depends on nitric oxide (NO) release by
endothelial cells. Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), by competing with l-arginine …

Objective: To assess the effects of soy isoflavone protein concentrate and soy lecithin on
endothelial function, measured as flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of the brachial artery in …

The prevention and control of cardiovascular disease (CVD), principally ischemic heart
disease and stroke, are a major clinical and public health challenge. Worldwide, CVD …