The Protective Effect of Apamin on LPS/Fat-Induced Atherosclerotic Mice

Apamin, a peptide component of bee venom (BV), has anti-inflammatory properties. However, the molecular mechanisms by which apamin prevents atherosclerosis are not fully understood. We examined the effect of apamin on atherosclerotic mice. Atherosclerotic mice received intraperitoneal (ip) injection...

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Main Authors: Soo-Jung Kim, Ji-Hyun Park, Kyung-Hyun Kim, Woo-Ram Lee, Sok Cheon Pak, Sang-Mi Han, Kwan-Kyu Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/305454