Does ginsenoside Rb1 block homocysteine-induced endothelial dysfunction in porcine coronary arteries?
This is the first study to show that ginsenoside Rb1 can effectively block Hcy-induced endothelial dysfunction and superoxide anion production as well as eNOS downregulation in porcine coronary arteries. This study suggests that ginseng and its active constituents may have potential clinical applications in controlling Hcy-associated vascular injuries.
Our results indicate that obesity plays an independent worsening modifying effect on nocturnal hypoxia in OSAS.