The aporphine alkaloid boldine improves endothelial function in spontaneously hypertensive rats

Boldine, a major aporphine alkaloid found in Chilean boldo tree, is a potent antioxidant. Oxidative stress plays a detrimentalrole in the pathogenesis of endothelial dysfunction in hypertension. In the present study, we investigated the effects of boldine on endothelial dysfunction in hypertension u...

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Main Authors: Lau, Yeh-Siang, Machha, A., Achike, F.I., Mustafa, Mohd Rais, Murugan, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/2413/1/Experimental_Biology_and_Medicine_2011__1%E2%80%93_6.pdf