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Antihypertensive and ACE-2 Inhibitory Effects of Daphne gnidium in Rats
- Source: Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents), Volume 22, Issue 4, Dec 2024, p. 432 - 440
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- 06 Apr 2023
- 18 Aug 2023
- 01 Dec 2024
Abstract
The antihypertensive activity of Daphne gnidium was tested.
Daphne gnidium (Thymelaeaceae) is used against hypertension.
The antihypertensive effect of Daphne gnidium was evaluated in this study.
The effect of Daphne gnidium aqueous extract (DGAE, 100 and 180 mg/kg) on blood pressure was evaluated in rats. In addition, the vasorelaxant effect of this extract was also tested.
DGAE lowered blood pressure in hypertensive rats and exhibited vasorelaxant activity. In addition, cumulative concentrations of DGAE induced vasodilatation through receptor-activated calcium channels (ROCCs) without affecting ACE-2.
The aqueous extract of Daphne gnidium exhibits antihypertensive activity and induces vasodilatation via the inhibition of Ca2+ entry.