Effects of Crocetin Esters and Crocetin from Crocus sativus L. on Aortic Contractility in Rat Genetic Hypertension
Background: Endothelial dysfunction, characterized by an enhancement in vasoconstriction, is clearly associated with hypertension. Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) bioactive compounds have been recognized to have hypotensive properties. Recently, we have reported that crocetin exhibits potent vasodilator...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-09-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/9/17570 |