Publications by authors named "Shen-Liang Xu"
Article Synopsis
- Puerarin is an isoflavone derived from kudzu roots, and while its functions in various diseases are documented, its role in lowering blood pressure is not well understood.
- The study aimed to investigate how puerarin can prevent hypertension by focusing on its effects in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus of rats with induced prehypertension.
- Results indicated that puerarin significantly reduced blood pressure and heart rate increases due to high salt intake by inhibiting specific inflammatory and oxidative stress pathways in the brain, showcasing its potential as a therapeutic agent for hypertension.
