The essential oil of <i>Citrus bergamia</i> Risso induces vasorelaxation of the mouse aorta by activating K+ channels and inhibiting Ca2+ influx

Abstract

Our findings suggest that BEO may induce endothelium-independent vasorelaxation by regulating the vascular tone of smooth muscle. Activation of K(+) channels and inhibition of Ca(2+) influx may be involved in vasorelaxation of mouse aorta elicited by BEO.