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Reactive Oxygen Species in Cardiovascular Calcification: Role of Medicinal Plants
1King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular calcification, including vascular calcification and calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD), is a serious worldwide health problem, especially in older adults. The mechanisms underlying cardiovascular calcifications are complex and multifactorial. An increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress play important roles in the initiation and development of cardiovascular calcification. This mini-review summarizes the recent evidence that supports the association of ROS with vascular calcification and CAVD and discusses the role of medicinal plants for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular calcification.
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