Description
AzelnidipineisadihydropyridineL-typeCa2+channelblockerthatexhibitsantihypertensive,anti-atherosclerotic,andanti-inflammatoryactivities.Clinically,azelnidipinedecreasesbloodpressure;italsodecreasesinflammatorycytokinelevelsandcarotidintima-mediathickness.Additionally,thiscompoundpreservesinsulinsignalingandglucoseuptakeinanimalmodelsofoxidativestress.
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