Protective effect of ellagic acid against angiotensin II-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy in H9c2 myocardial cells: Role of calcineurin/NFAT pathway

Background: Ellagic acid, a major ellagitannin found in pomegranate extract, might be an attractive natural and safe bioactive compound for prevention of cardiac hypertrophy in many pathological conditions that are associated with elevated circulating angiotensin II (Ang II). Ang II stimulates multi...

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Main Authors: Firouzeh Asadi, Ali Razmi, Foad Ghazizadeh, Massoumeh Shafiei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institue of Medicinal Plants, ACECR 2021-05-01
Series:Journal of Medicinal Plants
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Online Access:http://jmp.ir/article-1-2951-en.html