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Effect of Citrus paradisi extract and juice on arterial pressure both in vitro and in vivo.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19153985     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Citrus paradisi (grapefruit) consumption is considered as beneficial and it is popularly used for the treatment of a vast array of diseases, including hypertension. In the present study, the coronary vasodilator and hypotensive effects of Citrus paradisi peel extract were assessed in the Langendorff isolated and perfused heart model and in the heart and lung dog preparation. In both models, Citrus paradisi peel extract decreased coronary vascular resistance and mean arterial pressure when compared with control values (60 +/- 15 x 10(7) dyn s cm(-5) vs 100 +/- 10 x 10(7) dyn s cm(-5) and 90 mmHg vs 130 +/- 15 mmHg, respectively). These decreases in coronary vascular resistance and mean arterial pressure were blocked when isolated and perfused hearts and mongrel dogs were pre-treated with L-NAME. In humans, Citrus paradisi juice decreased diastolic arterial pressure and systolic arterial pressure both in normotensive and hypertensive subjects. Citrus paradisi juice produced a greater decrease in mean arterial pressure when compared with Citrus sinensis juice, cow milk and a vitamin C-supplemented beverage. However, more detailed studies are required to isolate, purify and evaluate the chemical compounds responsible for this pharmacological effect and to clarify its possible role for treating hypertension.
Authors:
J A Díaz-Juárez; F A Tenorio-López; G Zarco-Olvera; L Del Valle-Mondragón; J C Torres-Narváez; G Pastelín-Hernández
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Phytotherapy research : PTR     Volume:  23     ISSN:  1099-1573     ISO Abbreviation:  Phytother Res     Publication Date:  2009 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-06-25     Completed Date:  2009-07-27     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8904486     Medline TA:  Phytother Res     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  948-54     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Affiliation:
Departamento de Farmacología, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología 'Ignacio Chávez', Juan Badiano No. 1, Sección XVI, 14080, Tlalpan, México D.F., México. JulietaAnabell@terra.com.mx
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Antihypertensive Agents / pharmacology*
Blood Pressure / drug effects*
Citrus paradisi / chemistry
Dogs
Female
Heart / drug effects*
Humans
Hypertension / drug therapy
Lung / drug effects
Male
NG-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester / pharmacology
Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
Rats
Rats, Wistar
Vascular Resistance / drug effects*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Antihypertensive Agents; 0/Plant Extracts; 50903-99-6/NG-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester

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