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Targeting oxidative stress as a preventive and therapeutic approach for cardiovascular disease

Qian Yan1, Shasha Liu2, Yang Sun1

  • 1Hunan Engineering Technology Center of Standardization and Function of Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces, College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China.

Journal of Translational Medicine
|August 2, 2023
PubMed

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Herbal monomers combat oxidative stress in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) by boosting antioxidant systems and reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS). These compounds offer a promising therapeutic strategy for protecting heart health against oxidative damage.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of global mortality.
  • Oxidative stress (OS) is a key factor in the development and progression of CVDs.
  • Balancing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants is vital for cardiac health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the mechanisms of OS and its link to CVDs.
  • To explore the therapeutic potential of herbal monomers as antioxidants for CVDs.
  • To examine the cardioprotective effects of herbal monomers on cardiac signaling pathways.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on oxidative stress mechanisms.
  • Analysis of the role of OS in cardiovascular disease pathogenesis.
  • Evaluation of studies on herbal monomers' antioxidant and cardioprotective actions.

Main Results:

  • Herbal monomers can mitigate OS by enhancing endogenous antioxidant systems.
  • These compounds reduce ROS levels, thereby protecting cardiac function.
  • Herbal monomers demonstrate significant cardioprotective effects by modulating signaling pathways.

Conclusions:

  • Herbal monomers represent a promising therapeutic avenue for managing oxidative stress in CVDs.
  • Targeting OS with herbal monomers can help preserve cardiac function and reduce disease progression.
  • Further research into specific herbal monomers and their mechanisms is warranted for clinical application.

Keywords:
AntioxidativeCardiovascular diseaseHerb monomerOxidative stress

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