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| Original Article |
| Role of prostaglandins in hypertension |
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| J A Colina-Chourio1,2, N Godoy-Godoy3 and R M Avila-Hernández2 |
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1Department of Physiology, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad del Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
2Department of Pharmacology, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad del Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
3Department of Medicine, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad del Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
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Correspondence to: Dr José A Colina-Chourio, Apartado 15182, Maracaibo, Zulia 4005-A, Venezuela
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| Abstract |
| The role of prostaglandins (PGs) in hypertension (HT) is reviewed, emphasising their biochemical characteristics, physiological effects and functions, especially in the cardiovascular area, and the current evidence of their participation in the antihypertensive activity of a balanced mechanism to maintain normal blood pressure. Also, the clinical use of PGs and the future of such autacoids in the treatment of HT and other diseases or conditions is mentioned. Journal of Human Hypertension (2000) 14, Suppl 1, S16-S19. |
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| Keywords |
| prostaglandins; hypertension |
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| April 2000, Volume 14, Supplement 1, Pages S16-S19 |
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