The pineal gland is a neuroendocrine gland which produces melatonin, a neuroendocrine
hormone with critical physiological roles in the circadian rhythm and sleep-wake cycle …

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 …

The effects of the red wine polyphenolic compounds (Provinol) on hypertension, left
ventricular hypertrophy, myocardial fibrosis, and vascular remodeling were investigated after …

Background Captopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor widely used in
the treatment of arterial hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Our objective was to …

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Objective Red wine polyphenols have been reported to possess beneficial properties for
preventing cardiovascular diseases but their effects on hemodynamic and functional …

Hesperidin is a major flavonoid isolated from citrus fruits that exhibits several biological
activities. This study aims to evaluate the effect of hesperidin on cardiovascular remodeling …

Background Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) plays a crucial role in the infection
cycle of SARS-CoV-2 responsible for formation of COVID-19 pandemic. In the …

The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is a dominant player in several
cardiovascular pathologies. This study investigated whether alterations induced by l …

The effect of a 10-day-long treatment with taxifolin (TAX, 20 mg/kg/day po) was investigated
on spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs) with a focus on the vascular functions of isolated …