Nitric oxide (NO), produced by endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), is a major
antiatherogenic factor in the blood vessel. Oxidative stress plays an important role in the …

Accumulating data demonstrated that hypercholesterolemia and oxidative stress play an
important role in the development of atherosclerosis. In the present study, a protective activity of …

Endothelial cell death due to increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) may contribute to
the initial endothelial injury, which promotes atherosclerotic lesion formation. Piper …

Swedish Massage Therapy (SMT) is known for its therapeutic relaxation effects. Hypertension
is associated with stress and elevated endothelial inflammatory markers. This randomized …

… b , Zaiton Zakaria … Zakaria ZA, Somchit MN, Mat Jais AM, Teh LK, Salleh MZ, Long K. In
vivo antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of dried and fermented processed virgin …

OBJECTIVE: The free radical theory of aging (FRTA) suggests that free radicals are the
leading cause of deteriorating physiologic function during senescence. Free radicals attack …

Background Vitamin E supplements containing tocotrienols are now being recommended
for optimum health but its effects are scarcely known. The objective was to determine the …

Background Piper sarmentosum (Ps) has flavonoid component in its leaves which has
antioxidative effect. To date, its effect on atherosclerosis has not been studied histologically. Aim …

Cardiovascular complications are one of the major causes of death in diabetes mellitus. Piper
sarmentosum (Ps) is an herb that possesses antihyperglycaemic effects. The main aim of …

Abnormalities in endothelial cell structure and function may lead to diseases such as
thrombosis and atherosclerosis. Oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of …