Mechanisms of phytoestrogen biochanin A-induced vasorelaxation in renovascular hypertensive rats

Mechanisms of phytoestrogen biochanin A-induced vasorelaxation in renovascular hypertensive rats

Background: The plant-derived estrogen biochanin A is known to cause vasodilation, but its mechanism of action in hypertension remains unclear. This study was undertaken to investigate the effects and mechanisms of biochanin A on the thoracic aorta in two-kidney, one clip (2K1C) renovascular hyperte...

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Main Authors: Seok Choi, Won Suk Jung, Nam Soo Cho, Kwon Ho Ryu, Jae Yeoul Jun, Byung Chul Shin, Jong Hoon Chung, Cheol Ho Yeum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology 2014-12-01
Series:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
Subjects:
Biochanin A
Endothelium
K+ channels
Renovascular hypertension
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211913214001193

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