Therapeutic potency of L-arginine in cardiovascular diseases

April 22, 2019
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The review focuses on the place and role of exogenous L-arginine in treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The theoretical background of using exogenous L-arginine as a donor of nitric oxide and a modulator of endothelial function is served. The data of preclinical and clinical studies characterizing the efficacy and safety of L-arginine in cardiovascular diseases are given.

Published: 22.04.2019

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