Abstract
Endothelial dysfunction, characterized by a loss in nitric oxide bioactivity, is an early event in the development of atherosclerosis and determines future vascular complications. Emerging evidence suggests a causal role for oxidative stress in this process. Reactive oxygen species can directly inactivate nitric oxide, modulate protein function and act as cellular signaling molecules. These events contribute to the initiation and progression of endothelial dysfunction. Considerable data also indicates that antioxidant compounds limit oxidative damage and restore endothelial function. The purpose of this review is to discuss these data and suggest novel approaches for lowering the oxidative stress in the vasculature.
Keywords: endothelial function, antioxidants, oxidative stress, nitric oxide
Current Medicinal Chemistry
Title: Oxidative Stress, Antioxidants, and Endothelial Function
Volume: 11 Issue: 9
Author(s): Eberhard Schulz, Elad Anter and John F. Keaney Jr.
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Keywords: endothelial function, antioxidants, oxidative stress, nitric oxide
Abstract: Endothelial dysfunction, characterized by a loss in nitric oxide bioactivity, is an early event in the development of atherosclerosis and determines future vascular complications. Emerging evidence suggests a causal role for oxidative stress in this process. Reactive oxygen species can directly inactivate nitric oxide, modulate protein function and act as cellular signaling molecules. These events contribute to the initiation and progression of endothelial dysfunction. Considerable data also indicates that antioxidant compounds limit oxidative damage and restore endothelial function. The purpose of this review is to discuss these data and suggest novel approaches for lowering the oxidative stress in the vasculature.
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Schulz Eberhard, Anter Elad and Keaney Jr. F. John, Oxidative Stress, Antioxidants, and Endothelial Function, Current Medicinal Chemistry 2004; 11 (9) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0929867043365369
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0929867043365369 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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