Abstract
Atherosclerosis is a chronic arterial disease responsible for the majority of vascular-related deaths throughout the world. Immune cells and inflammation in conjunction with hyperlipidemia play a key role in atherosclerosis development. Regarding the low efficacy of the synthetic drugs and also the associated negative side effects which can adversely influence health-related quality of life, looking for natural, affordable and non-toxic substances seem necessary. Plant-derived natural products play a critical role in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis. In this review, we aimed to outline the most important medicinal herbs effective for atherosclerosis through the impact on immune system.
Keywords: Atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, medicinal plants, immune system, chronic arterial disease, hyperlipidemia.
Current Pharmaceutical Design
Title:Immunosuppression-lipid Metabolism Interplay and Medicinal Plants in Atherosclerosis: A Review
Volume: 24 Issue: 24
Author(s): Fahimeh Moradi, Robert D.E Sewell, Zahra Lorigooini and Mahmoud Rafieian-Kopaei*
Affiliation:
- Medical Plants Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord,Iran
Keywords: Atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, medicinal plants, immune system, chronic arterial disease, hyperlipidemia.
Abstract: Atherosclerosis is a chronic arterial disease responsible for the majority of vascular-related deaths throughout the world. Immune cells and inflammation in conjunction with hyperlipidemia play a key role in atherosclerosis development. Regarding the low efficacy of the synthetic drugs and also the associated negative side effects which can adversely influence health-related quality of life, looking for natural, affordable and non-toxic substances seem necessary. Plant-derived natural products play a critical role in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis. In this review, we aimed to outline the most important medicinal herbs effective for atherosclerosis through the impact on immune system.
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Moradi Fahimeh, Sewell D.E Robert , Lorigooini Zahra and Rafieian-Kopaei Mahmoud *, Immunosuppression-lipid Metabolism Interplay and Medicinal Plants in Atherosclerosis: A Review, Current Pharmaceutical Design 2018; 24 (24) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612824666180829105309
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612824666180829105309 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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