When our arteries get old

Authors

  • Beatriz Martínez Poveda Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24310/enbio.v14i177.16700

Abstract

The aging of our arteries represents an important cardiovascular risk factor, associated with the lack of functionality of blood vessels and a reduced response to different stimuli, such as the activation of angiogenesis. In fact, the age-related lack of angiogenic response conditions the maintenance of the physiological vascular network and the repair of damaged tissues after episodes of ischemia. The maintainance of a good cardiovascular health means keeping our arteries young, and to do this, the prevention of oxidative damage is fundamental, with food bioactive compounds playing a very important role.

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Published

2023-04-28

How to Cite

Martínez Poveda, B. (2023). When our arteries get old. Encuentros En La Biología, 14(177), 19–21. https://doi.org/10.24310/enbio.v14i177.16700