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Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics ›› 2003, Vol. 8 ›› Issue (4): 374-380.

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Effects of vascular novel compoundPivanampeta on modulating function of endothelium against atherosclerosis1

WANG Qian, WANG Hai   

  1. Institute ofPharmacology and Toxicology,Academy of Military Medical Sciences,Beijing 100850,China
  • Received:2003-03-31 Revised:2003-04-14 Online:2003-08-26 Published:2020-11-19

Abstract: AIM: To investigate the effects of novel compoundPivanampeta against atherosclerosis.METHODS: The effects ofPivanampeta against atherogenesis were evaluated with rabbits and quails fed with cholesterol-rich diet.RESULTS: Pivanampeta,the novel compound could stimulate the release of nitric oxide,PGI2from endothelium,and had no effect on thelevels of serumlipids.Pivanampeta significantly decreased thelesions of aorta and coronary artery of rabbits,and aorta and brachiocephalic artery of quails.CONCLUSION: Pivanampeta has experimental therapeutic effects against atherosclerosis induced by hypercholesterolemia in rabbits and quails.

Key words: pharmacology, atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, endothelial dysfunction, model, oxidative stress

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