Safranal Induces Vasorelaxation by Inhibiting Ca²⁺ Influx and Na⁺/Ca²⁺ Exchanger in Isolated Rat Aortic Rings

<b>Introduction:</b> Safranal, which endows saffron its unique aroma, causes vasodilatation and has a hypotensive effect in animal studies, but the mechanisms of these effects are unknown. In this study, we investigated the mechanisms of safranal vasodilation. <b>Methods:</b>...

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Published in:	Molecules
Main Authors:	Noor Nadhim Al-Saigh, Shtaywy Abdalla
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Subjects:	Ca<sup>2+</sup> influx Na<sup>+</sup>/Ca<sup>2+</sup> exchanger ouabain safranal vasodilation
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/13/4228