The Beneficial Phytochemicals for Vascular Dysfunction

Dear Colleagues,

Cardiovascular disease is a major determinant of chronic disability and is known to be the leading cause of death among older people. Vascular dysfunction occurs in many cardiovascular diseases has been postulated to represent the early stages of the atherosclerosis pathogenesis in the general population. Various risk factors such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, and inflammation contribute to the development of endothelial dysfunction. In the development of vascular dysfunction, a reduction in nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability plays a central role because NO exerts diverse physiological actions including vasodilation, anti-inflammation, anti-platelet, anti-proliferation and anti-migration. Thus, it is very beneficial to find phytochemicals, and use it for the prevention and treatment of chronic cardiovascular diseases. In this issue, we would like to invite potential researchers who are working with phytochemicals and compounds derived from natural herbs in the fields of cardiovascular diseases.

Prof. Dr. Yun Jung Lee
Guest Editor

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