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 detrimental role in the pathogenesis of endothelial dysfunction in hypertension. In the present study, we investigated the effects of boldine on endothelial dysfunction in hypertension...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2012
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Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/3029/1/The_aporphine_alkaloid_boldine_improves_endothelial_function_in_spontaneously.pdf |