The endothelium can evoke relaxations of the underlying vascular smooth muscle, by
releasing vasodilator substances. The best‐characterized endothelium‐derived relaxing …

Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) is a biologically active gut microbiome-derived dietary
metabolite. Recent studies have shown that high circulating plasma TMAO levels are closely …

The peptide hormone relaxin regulates the essential maternal haemodynamic adaptations
in early pregnancy through direct actions on the renal and systemic vasculature. These …

The pulp of avocado (Persea Americana) is widely consumed as the primary food source,
while the seed is often discarded as food waste. Increased consumption of avocado would …

The insulin‐like peptide relaxin, originally identified as a hormone of pregnancy, is now
known to exert a range of pleiotropic effects including vasodilatory, anti‐fibrotic, angiogenic …

Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench (okra) is a commonly consumed vegetable that consists
of the seeds and peel component which are rich in polyphenolic compounds. The aim of this …

Aims Endothelial dysfunction and arterial stiffness are hallmarks of hypertension, and major
risk factors for cardiovascular disease. BPH/2J (Schlager) mice are a genetic model of …

The benign public perception of myopia (nearsightedness) as a visual inconvenience masks
the severity of its sight-threatening consequences. Myopia is a significant risk factor for …

Serelaxin prevents endothelial dysfunction in the mouse aorta ex vivo and inhibits apoptosis
in cardiomyocytes under acute hyperglycaemia. Less is known about the effects of serelaxin …

Quinoa is widely noted for its nutritional value. The seed is the main edible part of the plant
and exists in at least three different colors: white, red and black. This study utilized a …