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Review
. 2000 Apr:14 Suppl 1:S16-9.
doi: 10.1038/sj.jhh.1000981.

Role of prostaglandins in hypertension

J A Colina-Chourio  1 , N Godoy-Godoy, R M Avila-Hernández
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Review

Role of prostaglandins in hypertension

J A Colina-Chourio et al. J Hum Hypertens. 2000 Apr.

Abstract

The role of prostaglandins (PGs) in hypertension (HT) is reviewed, emphasising their biochemical characteristics, physiological effects and functions, especially in the cardiovascular area, and the current evidence of their participation in the antihypertensive activity of a balanced mechanism to maintain normal blood pressure. Also, the clinical use of PGs and the future of such autacoids in the treatment of HT and other diseases or conditions is mentioned.

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