Gynura procumbens Merr. decreases blood pressure in rats by vasodilatation via inhibition of calcium channels
INTRODUCTION: Gynura procumbens has been shown to decrease blood pressure via inhibition of the angiotensinconverting enzyme. However, other mechanisms that may contribute to the hypotensive effect have not been studied. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the cardiovascular effects of a butanolic fraction o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Faculdade de Medicina / USP
2011-01-01
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Series: | Clinics |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322011000100025 |