1. Xiao-Xu-Ming Decoction regulates vascular function by modulating G Protein-Coupled Receptors: a molecular docking study. Shen Yan-jia, Yang Ran, Zhou Rui, Lu Wen-dan, Li Li*, Niu Zi-ran, Chen Miao, Wang Jin-hua, Wang Yue-hua, Liu Xu, Fang Lian-hua*, Du Guan-hua*. BioMed Res Int, 2021, 2021: 5575443.
2. Systematic analysis of molecular mechanism of resveratrol for treating pulmonary hypertension based on network pharmacology technology. Chen Yu-cai, Yuan Tian-yi, Chen Di, Liu Si-jia, Guo jian*, Fang Lian-hua*, Du Guan-hua*. Eur J Pharmacol, 2020, 888, 173466.
3. Puerarin attenuates the endothelial-mesenchymal transition induced by oxidative stress in human coronary artery endothelial cells through PI3K/AKT pathway. Li Xu-guang^, Sun Shu-chan^, Chen Di, Yuan Tian-yi, Chen Yu-cai, Wang Dan-shu, Fang Lian-hua*, Lu Yang, Du Guan-hua*. Eur J Pharmacol, 2020 Nov, 886, 173472.
4. Coptisine alleviates pristane-induced lupus-like disease and associated kidney and cardiovascular complications in mice. Yan yu, Zhang Zhi-hui, Chen Yu-cai, Hou Bi-yu, Liu Kang, Qin Hai-lin, Fang Lian-hua*, Du Guan-hua*. Front Pharmacol, 2020 June, 11: 00929.
5. Total flavonoids from Anchusa italica Retz. improve cardiac function and attenuate cardiac remodeling post myocardial infarction in mice. Wang Shou-bao, Zhao Yan, Song Jun-ke, Wang Rong-rong, Gao Li, Zhang Li, Fang Lian-hua*, Lu Yang*, Du Guan-hua*. J Ethnopharmacol, 2020, July, 257: 112887.
6. Systematic elucidation of the mechanism of genistein against pulmonary hypertension via network pharmacology approach. Chen Yu-cai, Chen Di, Liu Si-jia, Yuan Tian-yi, Guo Jian*, Fang Lian-hua*, Du Guan-hua*. Int J Mol Sci, 2019, Nov; 20(22): E5569.
7. Puerarin protects pulmonary arteries from hypoxic injury through the BMPRII and PPARγ signaling pathways in endothelial cells. Yuan Tian-yi, Zhang Hui-fang, Chen Di, Chen Yu-cai, Lyu Yang, Fang Lian-hua*, Du Guan-hua*. Pharmacol Rep, 2019 Oct, 71(5): 855-861.
8. A novel hypertensive crisis rat model established by excessive norepinephrine infusion and the potential therapeutic effects of Rho-kinase inhibitors on it. Yuan Tian-Yi, Chen Di, Chen Yu-Cai, Zhang Hui-Fang, Niu Zi-Ran, Jiao Xiao-Zhen, Xie Ping, Fang Lian-Hua*, Du Guan-Hua*. Biomed Pharmacother, 2019 Jan, 109:1867-1875.
9. Cardioprotective effects of Puerarin-V on isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction mice is associated with regulation of PPAR-γ/NF-κB pathway. Li Xu-Guang, Yuan Tian-Yi, Chen Di, Chen Yu-Cai, Sun Shu-Chan, Wang Dan-Shu, Fang Lian-Hua*, Yang Lu, Du Guan-Hua*. Molecules, 2018, 23(12), 3322.
10. Vasorelaxant effect of quercetin on cerebral basilar artery in vitro and the underlying mechanisms study. Yuan Tian-Yi, Niu Zi-Ran, Chen-Di, Chen Yu-Cai, Zhang Hui-Fang, Fang Lian-hua*, Du Guan-hua*. J Asian Nat Prod Res, 2018 May; 20(5):477-487.
11. Salvianolic acid A alleviates renal injury against the systemic lupus erythematosus induced by pristane in BALB/c mice. Lin Yi-Huang, Yan Yu, Zhang Hui-Fang, Chen Yu-Cai, He Yang-Yang Wang Shou-Bao, Fang Lian-Hua*, Lu Yang, Du Guan-Hua*. Acta Pharm Sin B. 2017 Mar; 7(2): 159-166.
12. Activation of Nrf2 attenuates pulmonary vascular remodeling via inhibiting endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition: An insight from a plant polyphenol. Chen Yu-Cai, Yuan Tian-Yi, Zhang Hui-Fang, Yan Yu, Wang Dan-Shu, Fang Lian-Hua*, Lu Yang, Du Guan-Hua*. Int J Biol Sci, 2017 Sep, 13(8): 1067-1081.
13. Salvianolic acid A, a component of Salvia Miltiorrhiza, attenuates endothelial-mesenchymal transition of HPAECs induced by hypoxia. Yuan Tian-Yi^, Chen Yu-Cai^, Zhang Hui-Fang, Fang Lian-hua*, Du Guan-hua*. Am J Chin Med, 2017; 45(6):1185-1200.
14. The Protective Effect of DL0805 derivatives on pulmonary artery cells and the underlying mechanisms study. Yuan Tian-Yi^, Zhang Hui-Fang^, Chen Yu-Cai, Jiao Xiao-Zhen, Xie Ping, Fang Lian-hua*, Du Guan-hua*. Current Vasc Pharmacol. 2017 Jul: 15(5): 469-476
15. Pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution of coptisine in rats after oral administration by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Yan Yu, Zhang Hui-Fang, Zhang Zhi-Hui, Song Jun-Ke, Chen Yu-Cai, Wang Xiao-Bo, He Yang-Yang, Qin Hai-Llin, Fang Lian-Hua*, Du Guan-Hua*. Biomed Chromatogr. 2017 Jul; 31(7): e3918.
16. Fasudil evokes vasodilatation of rat mesenteric vascular bed via Ca2+ channels and Rho/ROCK pathway. Chen Yu-cai, Yuan Tian-yi, Zhang Hui-fang, Wang Dan-shu, Niu Zi-ran, Li Li, Fang Lian-hua*, Du Guan-hua*. Eur J Pharmacol. 2016, Oct; 788: 226-233.
17. Salvianolic acid A attenuates vascular remodeling in a pulmonary arterial hypertension rat model. Chen Yu-cai, Yuan Tian-yi, Zhang Hui-fang, Wang Dan-shu, Yan Yu, Niu Zi-ran, Lin Yi-huang, Fang Lian-hua*, Du Guan-hua*. Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2016, 37(6): 772-782.
18. DL0805-2, a novel indazole derivative, relaxes Angiotensin II-induced contractions of rat aortic rings by inhibiting Rho kinase and calcium fluxes. Yuan Tian-yi, Chen Yu-cai, Zhang Hui-fang, Li Li, Jiao Xiao-zhen, Xie Ping, Fang Lian-hua*, Du Guan-hua*. Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2016, 37(5): 604-616.
19. Brazilin isolated from the heartwood of Caesalpinia sappan L induces endothelium- dependent and independent relaxation of rat aortic rings. Yan Yu, Chen Yu-cai, Lin Yi-huang, Guo Jing, Niu Zi-ran, Li Li, Wang Shou-bao, Fang Lian-hua*, Du Guan-hua*. Acta Pharmacol Sin, 2015 Oct; 36(11): 1318-1326.
20. Vasodilatory effect of a novel Rho-kinase inhibitor, DL0805-2, on the rat mesenteric artery and its potential mechanisms. Yuan Tian-Yi, Yan Yu, Wu Yu-Jie, Xu Xiao-Na, Li Li, Jiao Xiao-Zhen, Xie Ping, Fang Lian-Hua*, Du Guan-Hua*. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther, 2014 Oct; 28(5): 415-424.