Browsing by Author "FardounM."
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7-O-methylpunctatin, a novel homoisoflavonoid, inhibits phenotypic switch of human arteriolar smooth muscle cells
Fardoun M.; Iratni R.; Dehaini H.; Eid A.; Ghaddar T.; El-Elimat T.; Alali F.; Badran A.; Eid A.H.; Baydoun E.... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)Remodeling of arterioles is a pivotal event in the manifestation of many inflammation-based cardio-vasculopathologies, such as hypertension. During these remodeling events, vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) switch from ... -
Estrogen in vascular smooth muscle cells: A friend or a foe?
DehainiH.; FardounM.; Abou-SalehH.; El-YazbiA.; EidA.A.; EidA.H.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier Inc. , 2018 , Article Review)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. The effect of estrogen on these diseases has been assessed in in vitro and in vivo models, as well as in observational studies. Collectively, ...