Attenuation of Thrombosis by Crude Rice (Oryza sativa) Bran Policosanol Extract: Ex Vivo Platelet Aggregation and Serum Levels of Arachidonic Acid Metabolites
Background. Vascular occlusion or thrombosis was often attributed to uncontrolled platelet activation. Influence of sugarcane policosanol extract on platelet was reported but little was known of rice bran policosanol, particularly its mechanisms of actions on platelet activities. Objective. Antiplat...
Main Authors: | Wai-Teng Wong, Maznah Ismail, Eusni Rahayu Mohd Tohit, Rasedee Abdullah, Yi-Da Zhang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7343942 |
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