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ArticleCurrent research in pharmacology and drug discovery2022

Blood pressure-lowering and cardiovascular effects of plumbagin in rats: An insight into the underlying mechanisms.

Maira Ahmad, Taseer Ahmad, Hafiz Muhammad Irfan, Nabeela Noor

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Maira AhmadLaboratory of Cardiovascular Research and Integrative Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan.
Taseer AhmadLaboratory of Cardiovascular Research and Integrative Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan.
Hafiz Muhammad IrfanLaboratory of Cardiovascular Research and Integrative Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan.
Nabeela NoorLaboratory of Cardiovascular Research and Integrative Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan.

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Background: Plumbagin, a natural phenolic compound is investigated for response against blood pressure and vascular reactivity. Methodology: Blood pressure lowering effects were observed by Results: The percentage decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) observed with plumbagin intravenously at doses of 0.1, 0.5, 1, 5, 10 ​μg/kg in normotensive rats was 7.16 ​± ​2.35, 15.5 ​± ​5.62, 19.5 ​± ​5.27, 26 ​± ​6.67, 34.33 ​± ​8.80, respectively. Plumbagin exerted vasorelaxant effects in rat aorta, unaffected by the removal of vascular endothelium, and Conclusion: This study suggests the blood pressure lowering effects of plumbagin. That could be contributed by a decrease in vascular resistance via calcium antagonism, interferences in calcium efflux, and depressive effects on the rate and force of cardiac contraction. Further studies would be necessary to probe deeper into the underlying mechanisms.

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Blood pressureCalcium antagonismPlumbaginSprague Dawley ratsVasorelaxant

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PMCPMC9780077

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