It was tested whether intrinsic CB1R activation modifies myogenic and agonist induced contraction of intramural coronary resistance arteries of the rat. CB1R protein was detected by immuno-histochemistry and by Western ...

We aimed to examine the alterations of the insulin signaling pathway, autophagy, nitrative stress and the effect of vitamin D supplementation in the liver and ovaries of vitamin D deficient hyperandrogenic rats.Female ...

AIMS: In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), metabolic and cardiovascular dysfunction is related to hyperandrogenic status and insulin resistance, however, Vitamin D3 has a beneficial effect partly due to its anti-oxidant ...

Introduction: In situ biomechanical properties of peripheral large veins were compared between asymptomatic young patients who had previously unilateral femoro-popliteal deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and age-matched, healthy ...

Background: polycystic ovary syndrome induces vascular damage of arteries, however, there is no data on the venous side. Aims: To clarify the effects of dihydrotestosterone (DHT)-induced polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) ...

As a consequence of chronic orthostatic load of the organism several long-term antigravitation defense mechanism are activated in the lower extremity veins and microvessels. The following adaptive mechanisms are brought ...