Direct vascular actions of quercetin in aorta from renal hypertensive rats

Conclusion Acute exposure to quercetin appears to improve endothelium-dependent relaxation and inhibit the contractile response, similar to the effect of ascorbic acid in 2K1C hypertension. These results partially explain the vascular beneficial effects of quercetin in renal hypertension.
Source: Kidney Research and Clinical Practice - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research