Arginine (L-arginine), is an amino acid involved in a number of biological processes,
including the biosynthesis of proteins, host immune response, urea cycle, and nitric oxide …

It has been a year since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was declared pandemic
and wreak havoc worldwide. Despite meticulous research has been done in this period …

Diabetes mellitus is associated with endothelial dysfunction that leads to cardiovascular
complications. Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors demonstrated efficacy in …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Piper sarmentosum Roxb.(Piperaceae) is a
traditional medicinal plant widely distributed in India, Malaysia, Thailand, and the …

Initially thought to only provide mechanical support for the underlying blood vessels,
perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) has now emerged as a regulator of vascular function. A …

Background Seeking cures for chronic inflammation-associated diseases and infectious
diseases caused by critical human pathogens is challenging and time-consuming. Even as …

Nicotine is an addictive compound found in cigarette smoke that leads to vascular
dysfunction and cardiovascular diseases. Perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) exerts an anti …

Persicaria minor (Huds.) Opiz is an herb with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-
atherosclerosis effects. Nevertheless, the mechanism underlying its anti-atherosclerosis …

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of
hypertension. Piper sarmentosum Roxb., an herb known for its antihypertensive effect, lacks …

Piper sarmentosum belongs to Piperaceae family, which is used as a cuisine in many
Southeast Asian. This is a valuable herbal plant used as a traditional treatment for …