Endothelium-independent and calcium channel-dependent relaxation of the porcine cerebral artery by different species and strains of turmeric.

Journal: Journal of traditional and complementary medicine
Published Date: Sep 18, 2018

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To clarify the underlying mechanism of turmeric, which is traditionally used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension, and palpitations.

Authors

  • Jesmin Akter
    United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, 890-0065, Japan.
  • Md Zahorul Islam
    Faculty of Agriculture, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, 903-0213, Japan.
  • Md Amzad Hossain
    United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, 890-0065, Japan.
  • Shinsuke Kawabata
    Okinawa Educational Publishing Co. Ltd, Makishi1-2-24, Naha City, Okinawa, 900-0013, Japan.
  • Kensaku Takara
    United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, 890-0065, Japan.
  • Ha Thi Thanh Nguyen
    Department of Veterinary Pharmacology, Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kagoshima University, 1-21- 24 Korimoto, Kagoshima, 890-0065, Japan.
  • De-Xing Hou
    United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, 890-0065, Japan.
  • Atsushi Miyamoto

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