Quercetin treatment protects the Achilles tendons of rats from oxidative stress induced by hyperglycemia

Abstract Background Quercetin, a flavonoid abundantly in vegetables and fruits, exerts antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. We investigated the protective effects of quercetin against oxidative stress in the Achilles tendons of diabetic rats. Methods Cells were collected from the Achilles tend...

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Main Authors: Tomoya Yoshikawa, Yutaka Mifune, Atsuyuki Inui, Hanako Nishimoto, Kohei Yamaura, Shintaro Mukohara, Issei Shinohara, Ryosuke Kuroda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05513-4