In Vivo Protective Effects of Diosgenin against Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity
Doxorubicin (DOX) induces oxidative stress leading to cardiotoxicity. Diosgenin, a steroidal saponin of Dioscorea opposita, has been reported to have antioxidant activity. Our study was aimed to find out the protective effect of diosgenin against DOX-induced cardiotoxicity in mice. DOX treatment led...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-06-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/6/4938 |