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

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 …

Hypertension is a risk factor for other cardiovascular diseases and endothelial dysfunction
was found in humans as well as in various commonly employed animal experimental …

Elevated blood pressure (BP), or hypertension, is the main risk factor for cardiovascular
disease. As a multifactorial and systemic disease that involves multiple organs and systems …

L-arginine analogues are widely used inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) activity both
in vitro and in vivo, with N ω-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) being at the head. On …

Ferulic acid is a simple phenolic acid commonly present in cereals. In this study, changes in
heart and kidney structure and function were measured in young N ω-nitro-L-arginine methyl …

Participation of Nitric Oxide in Different Models of Experimental Hypertension Page 1
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Blood Pressure Regulation in Stress: Focus on Nitric Oxide-Dependent Mechanisms Page 1
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Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPAR-γ) agonist, pioglitazone, is used
clinically to improve the glycemic state in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus. Independent …

Preeclampsia (PE) is a high-prevalence pregnancy disease characterized by placental
insufficiency, gestational hypertension, and proteinuria. Overexpression of the A isoform of …