Rosmarinic acid improves hypertension and skeletal muscle glucose transport in angiotensin II-treated rats

• Main Authors: Mujalin Prasannarong (Author), Vitoon Saengsirisuwan (Author), Juthamard Surapongchai (Author), Jariya Buniam (Author), Natsasi Chukijrungroat (Author), Yupaporn Rattanavichit (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Rosmarinic acid (RA) is a natural pure compound from herbs belonging to the Lamiaceae family, such as rosemary, sage, basil, and mint. The antioxidant, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitory, and vasodilatory effects of RA have been revealed. Angiotensin II (ANG II) is a potent...