[Melatonin in the treatment of atherosclerosis].

Atherosclerosis is currently concerned as a chronic inflammatory process, which is response to an endothelial damage. Therapy of atherosclerosis should influence on various mechanisms. Substances which can prevent and treat this disorder are still being investigated.

[Effect of anthocyanins from Aronia melanocarpa on blood pressure, concentration of endothelin-1 and lipids in patients with metabolic syndrome].

The Aim Of The Study: To estimate the influence of anthocyanins from Aronia melanocarpa on blood pressure, concentration of endothelin-1 (ET-1), serum lipids, fasting glucose, uric acid and membrane cholesterol in erythrocytes of patients (pts) with metabolic syndrome (MS).

Material And Methods: The study comprised 22 healthy volunteers and 25 pts with MS treated with anthocyanins (3 x 100 mg/d) for 2 months. Waist circumference (> or = 80 cm for women and > or =94 cm for men), triglicerydes (TG) level >150 mg/dl (1.