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ReviewDrug design, development and therapy2026

Natural Compounds Targeting Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction: Mechanisms and Beyond.

Mingtai Chen, Xinyi Xiang, Xinrui Yang, Youyou Fu, Zhenxun Wan, Shiyun Yang, Qiuyu Liu, Gang Luo, Mengnan Liu

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Review in Drug design, development and therapy, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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9 authors.

Mingtai Chen *Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, 518000, People's Republic of China.
Xinyi Xiang *The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People's Republic of China.
Xinrui Yang *Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0006-7706-3351
Youyou FuAffiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People's Republic of China.
Zhenxun WanAffiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People's Republic of China.
Shiyun YangAffiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People's Republic of China.
Qiuyu LiuSchool of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People's Republic of China.
Gang LuoAffiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People's Republic of China.
Mengnan LiuAffiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-9991-642X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is increasingly recognized as a major public health burden, independently contributing to myocardial ischemia, adverse cardiovascular events, and elevated healthcare costs. Its pathophysiology is multifactorial, involving endothelial dysfunction, microthrombosis, and metabolic disturbances. Natural compounds, owing to their multi-target effects and favorable safety profiles, have emerged as promising candidates for CMD intervention. This narrative review systematically consolidates current evidence on the key molecular targets and regulatory mechanisms through which natural compounds preserve microvascular homeostasis. It also highlights shared pathological pathways between CMD and other cardiovascular diseases to support cross-disease therapeutic translation. By integrating these findings, this review aims to establish a theoretical foundation for future preclinical and clinical applications of natural compounds in CMD management.

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Biological ProductsCoronary Artery DiseaseCoronary VesselsMicrovesselsAnimalsHumansBiological Productscoronary artery diseasecoronary microvascular dysfunctioninflammationnatural compoundsoxidative stress

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