Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 protects from oxidative stress induced endothelial dysfunction

► The nuclear enzyme PARP-1 is a downstream effector of oxidative stress. ► PARP-1 protects from oxidative stress induced endothelial dysfunction. ► This effect is mediated through inhibition of vasoconstrictor prostanoid production. ► Thus, PARP-1 may play a protective role as antioxidant defense mechanism.