Cardioprotective Action of Ginkgo biloba Extract against Sustained β-Adrenergic Stimulation Occurs via Activation of M2/NO Pathway

Cardioprotective Action of Ginkgo biloba Extract against Sustained β-Adrenergic Stimulation Occurs via Activation of M2/NO Pathway

Ginkgo biloba is the most popular phytotherapic agent used worldwide for treatment of several human disorders. However, the mechanisms involved in the protective actions of Ginkgo biloba on cardiovascular diseases remain poorly elucidated. Taking into account recent studies showing beneficial action...

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Main Authors: Thássio R. R. Mesquita, Itamar C. G. de Jesus, Jucilene F. dos Santos, Grace K. M. de Almeida, Carla M. L. de Vasconcelos, Silvia Guatimosim, Fabrício N. Macedo, Robervan V. dos Santos, José E. R. de Menezes-Filho, Rodrigo Miguel-dos-Santos, Paulo T. D. Matos, Sérgio Scalzo, Valter J. Santana-Filho, Ricardo L. C. Albuquerque-Júnior, Rose N. Pereira-Filho, Sandra Lauton-Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
Ginkgo biloba
cardiac hypertrophy
chronic β-adrenergic stimulation
cholinergic signaling
endothelial nitric oxide synthase
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphar.2017.00220/full

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