Resveratrol confers endothelial protection via activation of the antioxidant transcription factor Nrf2.
Epidemiological studies suggest that Mediterranean diets rich in resveratrol are associated with reduced risk of coronary artery disease. Resveratrol was also shown to confer vasoprotection in animal models of type 2 diabetes and aging. However, the mechanisms by which resveratrol exerts its antioxi...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2010
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