Mechanisms of phytoestrogen biochanin A-induced vasorelaxation in renovascular hypertensive rats

• Main Authors: Seok Choi (Author), Won Suk Jung (Author), Nam Soo Cho (Author), Kwon Ho Ryu (Author), Jae Yeoul Jun (Author), Byung Chul Shin (Author), Jong Hoon Chung (Author), Cheol Ho Yeum (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology, 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The plant-derived estrogen biochanin A is known to cause vasodilation, but its mechanism of action in hypertension remains unclear. This study was undertaken to investigate the effects and mechanisms of biochanin A on the thoracic aorta in two-kidney, one clip (2K1C) renovascular hyperte...