Caffeic Acid Phenylethyl Amide Protects against the Metabolic Consequences in Diabetes Mellitus Induced by Diet and Streptozocin

Caffeic acid phenyl ester is distributed wildly in nature and has antidiabetic and cardiovascular protective effects. However, rapid decomposition by esterase leads to its low bioavailability in vivo. In this study, chronic metabolic and cardiovascular effects of oral caffeic acid phenylethyl amide,...

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Main Authors: Yi-Chun Weng, Sung-Ting Chuang, Yen-Chu Lin, Cheng-Fung Chuang, Tzong-Cherng Chi, Hsi-Lin Chiu, Yueh-Hsiung Kuo, Ming-Jai Su
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/984780