Browsing by Subject "Microvasculature"
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The association of measures of the micro- and macro-vasculature with selenium and GPx activity in a young bi-ethnic population: the African-PREDICT study
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)Objective: Selenium plays an important physiological role as component for antioxidant selenoproteins such as glutathione peroxidase (GPx). Since oxidative stress contributes to hypertension development, it is likely that ... -
Marinobufagenin and markers of early cardiovascular risk in a young black and white population: The African-PREDICT study
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)There have been many arguments about the harmful effect of increased or low salt intake and its concurrent role in cardiovascular health. While an overwhelming amount of research has focused on the relationship between ... -
Serum selenium levels, the selenoprotein glutathione peroxidase and cardiovascular function in black South Africans
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)In especially black South Africans non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD) have become an increasing burden with increased morbidity and mortality. Currently South Africa is undergoing ...