Browsing Kinesiology and Health Sciences by Subject "reactive oxygen species"
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Hydrogen peroxide is vasoactive in the mesenteric arteries of spontaneously hypertensive rats
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-22)It is well established that hypertension decreases endothelium-dependent vasomotor function, partially by excessive generation and reduced scavenging of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Nevertheless, at appropriate levels, ... -
Influence of acute and chronic glutathione manipulations on coronary vascular resistance and endothelium dependent dilation in isolated perfused rat hearts
(University of Waterloo, 2011-01-25)Glutathione (GSH), a 3-amino acid compound is ubiquitously expressed in eukaryotic cells and is the most abundant low molecular weight thiol. The importance of GSH is highlighted by its multitude of effects. Within the ...