Non-excitatory amino acids, melatonin, and free radicals: examining the role in stroke and aging

VJ Carretero, E Ramos, P Segura-Chama… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
The aim of this review is to explore the relationship between melatonin, free radicals, and
non-excitatory amino acids, and their role in stroke and aging. Melatonin has garnered …

Hypotensive effects of melatonin in rats: Focus on the model, measurement, application, and main mechanisms

D Cvikova, H Sutovska, K Babarikova… - Hypertension Research, 2022 - nature.com
The hypotensive effects of melatonin are based on a negative correlation between
melatonin levels and blood pressure in humans. However, there is a positive correlation in …

[HTML][HTML] The Use of Antioxidants for Cardiovascular Protection in Fetal Growth Restriction: A Systematic Review

CR Rock, SL Miller, BJ Allison - Antioxidants, 2024 - mdpi.com
Fetal growth restriction (FGR) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. There are
currently no treatment options available; however, antioxidants have shown potential to …

Effects of hypoxia on uteroplacental and fetoplacental vascular function during pregnancy

GA Arenas, RA Lorca - Frontiers in Physiology, 2024 - frontiersin.org
During pregnancy, marked changes in vasculature occur. The placenta is developed, and
uteroplacental and fetoplacental circulations are established. These processes may be …

The vascular influence of melatonin on endothelial response to angiotensin II in diabetic rat aorta

NMS Mahmood, AMR Mahmud, IM Maulood - Journal of Bioenergetics …, 2024 - Springer
The current study explored melatonin (MEL) and its receptors, including MEL type 1 receptor
(MT1) receptor and MEL type 2 receptor (MT2), along with the angiotensin-converting …

The roles of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 inhibitor, melatonin and its agonist on angiotensin II reactivity in intact and denuded rat aortic rings

NMS Mahmood, AMR Mahmud… - Journal of Receptors and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Background The pineal product melatonin (MEL) modulates blood vessels through G protein-
coupled receptors (GPCRs) called melatonin type 1 receptor (MT1R) and melatonin type 2 …

Programmed parturition assistance (PPA) in primiparous wool-type ewes improves mother-lamb behaviour at lambing

M Regueiro, E Jorge-Smeding, F Baldi, AI Borda… - Applied Animal …, 2023 - Elsevier
The effect of programmed assistance at parturition on the behaviour of the mother and its
offspring in primiparous ewes under extensive rearing was evaluated. Programmed …