Curcumin Protects against Cadmium-Induced Vascular Dysfunction, Hypertension and Tissue Cadmium Accumulation in Mice

Curcumin Protects against Cadmium-Induced Vascular Dysfunction, Hypertension and Tissue Cadmium Accumulation in Mice

Curcumin from turmeric is commonly used worldwide as a spice and has been demonstrated to possess various biological activities. This study investigated the protective effect of curcumin on a mouse model of cadmium (Cd)—induced hypertension, vascular dysfunction and oxidative stress. Male ICR mice w...

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Main Authors: Upa Kukongviriyapan, Patchareewan Pannangpetch, Veerapol Kukongviriyapan, Wanida Donpunha, Kwanjit Sompamit, Praphassorn Surawattanawan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
cadmium
curcumin
hypertension
oxidative stress
vascular dysfunction
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/6/3/1194

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