Research regarding the interactions between the endothelium and immune cells has undergone a significant expansion during the past decade. Major shifts of emphasis have been the norm, from the production of a detail catalog ...

Despite considerable improvements in the treatment of myocardial infarction, it is still a highly prevalent disease worldwide. Novel therapeutic strategies to limit infarct size are required to protect myocardial function ...

It was examined the efficacy of Monascus purpureus standardized extract (Mp) on the endothelial dysfunction (ED) of rat aortic rings caused by oxidative stress as a consequence of their exposition to a high glucose ...

In the last few years, so many different substances produced by the endothelium have been discovered that this structure is considered today a paracrine organ. Among these substances, there are at least three with marked ...

Chronic lead exposure induces hypertension in humans and animals, affecting endothelial function. However, studies concerning acute cardiovascular effects are lacking. We investigated the effects of acute administration ...