Vochysia rufa Stem Bark Extract Protects Endothelial Cells against High Glucose Damage

Vochysia rufa Stem Bark Extract Protects Endothelial Cells against High Glucose Damage

Background: Increased oxidative stress by persistent hyperglycemia is a widely accepted factor in vascular damage responsible for type 2 diabetes complications. The plant Vochysia rufa (Vr) has been used in folk medicine in Brazil for the treatment of diabetes. Thus; the protective effect of a Vr st...

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Main Authors: Neire Moura de Gouveia, Sonia Ramos, María Ángeles Martín, Foued Salmen Espindola, Luis Goya, Olga M. Palomino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-02-01
Series:Medicines
Subjects:
Vochysia rufa
Sapotaceae
endothelial cells
oxidative damage
plant antioxidants
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2305-6320/4/1/9

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