Riboflavin Inhibits IL-6 Expression and p38 Activation in Islet Cells
Riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin that reduces the production of proinflammatory mediators and oxygen radicals. Because islet β-cells are very sensitive to oxidative stress and to cytokines, we investigated the possible cytoprotective effects of riboflavin on insulinoma NIT-1 cells and on isolat...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2008-05-01
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Series: | Cell Transplantation |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3727/096368908785096060 |