Antihypertensive and cardiovascular effects of catechin-rich oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) leaf extract in nitric oxide–deficient rats
Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) leaf extract (OPLE) possesses good ex vivo vasodilation and antioxidant properties. This study evaluated the catechin-rich OPLE antioxidant, antihypertensive, and cardiovascular effects in normal and nitric oxide (NO)–deficient hypertensive rats. OPLE was administered...
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| Language: | English |
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Mary Ann Liebert Inc.
2011
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/15478/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/15478/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/15478/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/15478/1/antihypertensive_paper.pdf |