Dilation of Pregnant Rat Uterine Arteries with Phenols from Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Endothelium-Dependent and Involves Calcium and Potassium Channels

During pregnancy, uterine vasculature undergoes significant circumferential growth to increase uterine blood flow, vital for the growing feto-placental unit. However, this process is often compromised in conditions like maternal high blood pressure, particularly in preeclampsia (PE), leading to feta...

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Main Authors: Milena Esposito, Mariacarmela Gatto, Marilyn J. Cipolla, Ira M. Bernstein, Maurizio Mandalà
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-04-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/7/619