Extra Virgin Olive Oil Phenols Dilate the Rat Mesenteric Artery by Activation of BK<sub>Ca2+</sub> Channels in Smooth Muscle Cells

Accumulating evidence has shown the beneficial health effects of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) consumption in reducing blood pressure and preventing the risk of developing hypertension. Some studies associate the hypotensive activity of EVOO to a minor component—the phenols. This study was designed...

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Main Authors: Rossana D’Agostino, Laura Barberio, MariaCarmela Gatto, Innocenzo Muzzalupo, Maurizio Mandalà
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/11/2601