The activated renin–angiotensin system induces a prothrombotic state resulting from the
imbalance between coagulation and fibrinolysis. Angiotensin II is the central effector …

Nitric oxide (NO) is a powerful biological mediator provided with a number of activities of
relevance for the prevention of thrombosis, like vasodilation, inhibition of platelet adhesion …

Hypertension is associated with an increased risk of thrombosis that appears to involve an
interaction between the renin-angiotensin system and hemostasis. In this study we …

Zn/Al layered double hydroxides (LDHs) were intercalated with the anionic antihypertensive
drugs Enalpril, Lisinopril, Captopril and Ramipril by using coprecipitation or ion-exchange …

Layered hydroxides (LHs) have recently fascinated researchers due to their wide application
in various fields. These inorganic nanoparticles, with excellent features as nanocarriers in …

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by multi-
organ damage. Neuropsychiatric lupus (NPSLE) is one of the most common manifestations …

Lifestyle modifications to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular diseases such as blood
pressure (BP) and smoking have been emphasized. Fruits and vegetables may modify such …

Platelets play a key role in thrombosis and haemostasis, which can be either beneficial or
deleterious depending on the circumstance. Antiplatelet therapy is the 'cornerstone'in the …

Scorpion venoms are complex polypeptide mixtures, the ion channel blockers and
antimicrobial peptides being the best studied components. The coagulopathic properties of …

We aimed to compare the effect of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors captopril
(containing thiol group) and enalapril (without thiol group) on the development of …